Private foundation · EIN 27-5271127 · Malvern, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Whimsie Fund

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $322K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$322K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
YMCA Channel IslandsCarpinteria, CAGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$111K
Laguna Blanca SchoolSanta Barbara, CAGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$50K
Oldfields SchoolSparks Glencoe, MDGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$25K
Windmark FoundationOyster Bay, NYGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$25K
Loberto TheatreSanta Barbara, CAGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$15K
Santa Barbara Maritime MuseumSanta Barbara, CAGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$15K
Santa Barbara Youth Sailing FdnSanta Barbara, CAGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$15K
Roger Williams UniversityBristol, RIGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$15K
Transpac Yacht ClubSan Clemente, CAGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$10K
Island AcademyRoswell, GAGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$8,500
Vna Health FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$5,000
Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, ILGrant to another 501(c)(3) organizat$5,000
Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$5,000
Urban Tree FoundationVisalia, CAGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$5,000
Eling's Park FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$5,000
Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian CenteSanta Barbara, CAGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$5,000
Women's Fund of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAGrant to another 501(c)(3) org$2,750

By state: California 12 · Maryland 1 · New York 1 · Rhode Island 1 · Georgia 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Whimsie Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Malvern, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Edwin R Boynton, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Whimsie Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Whimsie Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $322K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Whimsie Fund give?

California (12 grants), Maryland (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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