Walsh Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walsh Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $850,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$850,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $245,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $100,000 | 3 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $122,500 | 11 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $245,000 | 11 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $850,000 | 16 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Walsh Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Walsh Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 | $515,000 |
| New York | 5 | $95,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $60,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity College | To provide scholarship to students. | $500,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | To improve health through science, scholarship and innovation. | $50,000 |
| Special Operations Fund | Provide educational benefits and support to the families of special mission unit warriors. | $50,000 |
| University of Chicago Booth School of Business | To provide benefits to students. | $50,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital | To assist individual/families when dealing with serious illness. | $40,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation | To assist individual/families when dealing with serious illness. | $25,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | To support pancreatic cancer researchers. | $25,000 |
| NYU Langone Health | To assist individual/families when dealing with serious illness. | $25,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club | Provide island youth with access to quality and enriching programs in a safe environment. | $20,000 |
| Amy's Angels | To assist individuals/families dealing with the debilitating effects of serious illness or injury. | $15,000 |
| Beakthrough T1D | To assist in research to cure, prevent, and treat t1d. | $10,000 |
| Health Equity International | To assist individual/families when dealing with serious illness. | $10,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | To assist individual when dealing breast cancer. | $10,000 |
| The Quad Preparatory School | To support education for children. | $10,000 |
| Great Pond Foundation | Assist to cultivate the resilience of coastal pond ecosystems through science, collaboration, and education. | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Care and research for children with cancer. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy J Walsh
- Mary C Walsh
Questions people ask
Does Walsh Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walsh Family Foundation give?
$850,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Walsh Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy J Walsh (Trustee) and Mary C Walsh (Trustee).
What does Walsh Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.