Woodward Walsh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Woodward Walsh Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $187,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$187,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $131,000 the year before.
64% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $131,000 | 6 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $187,500 | 11 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Woodward Walsh 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 Woodward Walsh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $67,500 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 3 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCSF Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Sidwell Friends | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Dupage County Bar Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dunelm USA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Authors Guild Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ramapo for Children Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Georgetown Village | Charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert U Woodward
- Elsa Walsh
- Redmond Walsh
Questions people ask
Does Woodward Walsh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Woodward Walsh Foundation give?
$187,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Woodward Walsh Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert U Woodward (Director/Pres/Treas), Elsa Walsh (Director/Vp/Secy) and Redmond Walsh (Director).
What does Woodward Walsh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.