Kevin Walsh Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kevin Walsh Family Foundation is a private foundation in Naperville, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $655,252 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $298,115. 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$655,252
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$298,115
- Assets$19.2 million
- New grantees76%
Giving in 2024 was up from $507,873 the year before.
76% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $401,700 | 47 | $11.3 million |
| 2023 | $507,873 | 42 | $16.7 million |
| 2024 | $655,252 | 49 | $19.2 million |
How to apply
Kevin 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 Kevin Walsh Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 30 | $380,508 |
| Indiana | 2 | $224,000 |
| Michigan | 5 | $29,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $6,500 |
| New York | 4 | $6,442 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $5,052 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,250 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius College Prep | General purpose | $298,115 |
| University of Notre Dame | General purpose | $220,000 |
| Irish Fellowship Club | General purpose | $18,800 |
| Team Continue | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Community Servs | General purposegeneral purpose | $12,000 |
| Old St Patricks Church | General purpose | $5,500 |
| Canopy | General purpose | $5,300 |
| Care of Southeastern Michigan | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Henry Ford Rochester Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Angels of Hope | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Northwest Chargers Hockey Association | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans | General purpose | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Marquette University | General purpose | $4,052 |
| Future Farmers of America | General purpose | $4,000 |
| St Juliana Parish | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purpose | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General purpose | $2,500 |
| True North to Freedom | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Crime Stoppers | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Loras College | General purpose | $2,250 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General purpose | $2,000 |
| United Nations Foundation | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Unrwa USA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| St Benedict Parish | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Easter Seals | General purpose | $1,293 |
| National Ms Society | General purpose | $1,192 |
| Mundelein Seminary | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Sopel Foundation for Dyslexia | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Misericordia | General purposegeneral purpose | $1,000 |
| Project Purple | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Kidsave | General purpose | $1,000 |
| St Patricks Day Parade | General purpose | $800 |
| American Diabetes Association | General purpose | $750 |
| Immaculate Conception St Josephs | General purpose | $750 |
| Lumen Christi Catholic Church | General purpose | $500 |
| Divine Savior Holy Angels High School | General purpose | $500 |
| Border Tails Rescue | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Walsh
Questions people ask
Does Kevin Walsh Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kevin Walsh Family Foundation give?
$655,252 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Kevin Walsh Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kevin Walsh (Trustee).
What does Kevin Walsh Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.