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Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation

San Diego, California  ·  EIN 810788122  ·  Private foundation

Based in San Diego, California, Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation has awarded $5.9M across 35 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Challenged Athletes Foundaton. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$824K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$33.6M
Total assets
35
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation funds

Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, health care.

Adult EducationHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, families.

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Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Challenged Athletes Foundaton
GENERAL
San Diego, CA$600K2022
Alport Syndrome Foundation Inc
GENERAL
Scottsdale, AZ$500K2022
Alport Syndrome Foundation Inc
GENERAL
Scottsdale, AZ$400K2023
Challenged Athletes Foundaton
GENERAL
San Diego, CA$400K2024
Alport Syndrome Foundation Inc
GENERAL
Scottsdale, AZ$400K2024
Rady's Children's Hospital
GENERAL
San Diego, CA$310K2023
Challenged Athletes Foundaton
GENERAL
San Diego, CA$310K2023
Challenged Athletes Foundaton
GENERAL
San Diego, CA$304K2020
Rady's Children's Hospital
GENERAL
San Diego, CA$300K2024
Alport Syndrome Foundation Inc
GENERAL
Scottsdale, AZ$275K2020
The Monarch School
GENERAL
Houston, TX$200K2022
Captivating International
GENERAL
La Jolla, CA$175K2022
Captivating International
GENERAL
La Jolla, CA$175K2023
Captivating International
GENERAL
La Jolla, CA$175K2024
Usc Annenberg School
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$150K2024

Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$824K
2022$1.8M
2023$1.6M
2024$1.6M

How to apply for funding from Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation

Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at kennethwhalenfamilyfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation

Does Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation fund?
Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Challenged Athletes Foundaton, Alport Syndrome Foundation Inc, Alport Syndrome Foundation Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation give in grants?
Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation reported $824K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.9M over 35 grants.
Where is Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation located?
Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation is based in San Diego, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 810788122.
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About this profile. This page is built from Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.