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Whimsie Fund is a private corporation based in MALVERN, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Edwin R Boynton. It holds total assets of $5.7M. Annual income is reported at $6.6M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Rhode Island. According to available records, Whimsie Fund has made 20 grants totaling $502K, with a median grant of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $102K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Rhode Island and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$57K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Whimsie Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, RI, DC.
Whimsie Fund has distributed a total of $502K across 20 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $102K.
Whimsie Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Whimsie Fund is headquartered in MALVERN, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry L Atterbury | PRESIDENT/DI | $76K | $0 | $76K |
| Wendy S Atterbury | SECY/TREAS/D | $65K | $0 | $65K |
| Edwin R Boynton | DIRECTOR | $7K | $0 | $7K |
Total Giving
$562K
Total Assets
$5M
Fair Market Value
$6.1M
Net Worth
$5M
Grants Paid
$307K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$290K
Total: $3.9M
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$502K
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ymca Youth & Family ServicesGRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORG | San Diego, CA | $102K | 2022 |
| Laguna Blanca SchoolGRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORG | Santa Barbara, CA | $65K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Youth Sailing FdnGRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORG | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Roger Williams UniversityGRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORG | Bristol, RI | $15K | 2022 |
| Loberto TheatreGRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORG | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime MuseumGRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORG | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Vna Health FoundationGRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORG | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenGRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORG | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara FoundationGRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORG | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Mcintyre HouseGRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORG | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2022 |
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
LIGONIER, PA
PITTSBURGH, PA