Trout Walk Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Trout Walk Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $166,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$166,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $135,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 4 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 6 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $166,000 | 8 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Trout Walk 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 Trout Walk Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $70,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $60,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Oak Equine Assisted Programs | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Glynwood Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Historic Sugartown Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Palisades Parks Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Wave Hill Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Inova Health System Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Open Space Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kent and Queen Annes Rescue Squad Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timoney M Dunlap
- Caroleana M Mattos
- Christopher G O'Brien
- D Bryce O'Brien
- Wendy W O'Brien
Questions people ask
Does Trout Walk Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trout Walk Foundation give?
$166,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Trout Walk Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timoney M Dunlap (Treas), Caroleana M Mattos (Sec), Christopher G O'Brien (Dir) and D Bryce O'Brien (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Trout Walk Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.