The Corrigan-Walla Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Corrigan-Walla Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2023 it gave $280,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$280,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2023 was down from $350,000 the year before.
32% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $350,000 | 24 | $7.1 million |
| 2023 | $280,000 | 20 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
The Corrigan-Walla 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 The Corrigan-Walla Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $217,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $22,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kainos Home & Training Center for the Developmenta | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Sierra Nevada Childrens Museum | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Truckee Roundhouse | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Endowed Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Denison University | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Circuit Epa | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | "Be a Lion" Fund | $10,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | LMU College of Business Administration | $10,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Forty Niners Foundation | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Shane McConkey Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tahoe Ability Program | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Atlas Cultural Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bus Barn Stage Company A California Non Profit Pub | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team Inc PO Box 770 | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| El Camino Hospital Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Kenyon College | Kenyon Women's Annual Scholarship Fund | $2,500 |
| Los Altos Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elsa Corrigan
- Erik Corrigan
- Sean Corrigan
- Wilfred James Corrigan
Questions people ask
Does The Corrigan-Walla Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Corrigan-Walla Foundation give?
$280,000 in tax year 2023, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Corrigan-Walla Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Elsa Corrigan (Dir), Erik Corrigan (Dir, Sec), Sean Corrigan (Dir, Treas) and Wilfred James Corrigan (Dir, Pres).
What does The Corrigan-Walla Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.