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WHALESBACK FOUNDATION

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 311478498 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · NTEE T20Z · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$138K
expenses
$15K
net assets
$4.2M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

WHALESBACK FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in New York that supports charitable causes through grants to donor-advised funds and nonprofit organizations. Its giving focuses on general operating support and includes contributions of appreciated stock. The foundation has provided funding to environmental, educational, and community-based organizations.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

General Grantmaking Program
Provides general operating support grants to nonprofit organizations and donor-advised funds, with a focus on environmental, educational, and community-based initiatives
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 2 activities
    • Funding general use activities for Biodiversity Works
      Provides grants to support general use activities of Biodiversity Works, a conservation nonprofit focused on protecting native species and ecosystems on Martha’s Vineyard.
    • Funding general use activities for Sheriff's Meadow Foundation
      Provides grants to support general use activities of Sheriff's Meadow Foundation, a land conservation nonprofit serving Martha’s Vineyard.
  • Donor-Advised Fund Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding general operating expenses for Schwab Charitable Donor Advised Fund
      Provides grants to support general operating expenses of Schwab Charitable Donor Advised Fund, a charitable intermediary that manages donor-advised accounts and distributes funds to other nonprofits.
  • Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding general use activities for Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
      Provides grants to support general use activities at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, a botanical garden and educational institution in New York City.
  • Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
    • Funding general use activities for St Ann's School
      Provides grants to support general use activities at St Ann's School, an independent school in Brooklyn, NY, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
  • Climate Change Research and Advocacy Funding 1 activity
    • Funding general use activities for Woodwell Climate Research Center
      Provides grants to support general use activities at Woodwell Climate Research Center, an environmental research organization focused on climate change impacts and solutions.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$138K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$128K93%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$514K
balance sheet
Total assets$4.25M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$4.25M
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -35.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • CONSTANCE ROOSEVELT — TRUSTEE
  • THEODORE ROOSEVELT IV — PRES./SECT./TREAS./TRUSTEE
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Biodiversity Works Partner — Receives general use funding from WHALESBACK FOUNDATION.
  • Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Partner — Receives general use funding from WHALESBACK FOUNDATION.
  • Schwab Charitable Donor Advised Fund Partner — Receives grants from WHALESBACK FOUNDATION for general use and operating expenses.
  • Sheriff's Meadow Foundation Partner — Receives general use funding from WHALESBACK FOUNDATION.
  • St Ann's School Partner — Receives general use funding from WHALESBACK FOUNDATION.
  • Woodwell Climate Research Center Partner — Receives funding from WHALESBACK FOUNDATION for general operating expenses.