//
Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to manage it and see interest from grant seekers.
Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $631K. Annual income is reported at $37K. Total assets have grown from $510K in 2013 to $631K in 2024. 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 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and District of Columbia. According to available records, Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation has made 11 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $90K. Annual giving has grown from $448K in 2020 to $590K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $225K, with an average award of $94K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$90K
Average Grant
$115K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 4 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.
Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 11 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, MA.
Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 11 grants. The median grant size is $90K, with an average of $94K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $225K.
Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen M Kohn | Pres, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David K Colapinto | Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael D Kohn | Dir, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$631K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$631K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
11
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$94K
Median Grant
$90K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$135K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media AllianceWhistleblower Network News | San Francisco, CA | $135K | 2022 |
| National Whistleblower CenterGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $70K | 2022 |
| Peace Development Fund IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Amherst, MA | $13K | 2020 |
| Fractured Atlas IncCharitable Event | Hartsdale, NY | $5K | 2020 |