The Walsh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Walsh Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.7 million in 67 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $2.6 million. 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$11.7 million
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$252 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $13.2 million the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13.2 million | 68 | $240 million |
| 2024 | $11.7 million | 67 | $252 million |
How to apply
The 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 The Walsh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 51 | $9.8 million |
| Ohio | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Indiana | 7 | $665,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius College Prep | General charitable purposes | $2.6 million |
| Misericordia Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1.5 million |
| Francis Xavier Warde School | General charitable purposes | $1.0 million |
| John Carroll University | General charitable purposes | $1.0 million |
| Marillac St Vincent Family Services | General charitable purposes | $700,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | General charitable purposes | $550,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| Jesuit International Missions | General charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| Nazareth Academy | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital - Cystic Fibrosis | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| St John of the Cross | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| St Mary's College | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Mother McAuley High School | General charitable purposes | $200,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | General charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| WTTW | General charitable purposes | $125,000 |
| Catholic Extension Society | General charitable purposes | $110,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Erickson Institute | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Friends of Ted & Ned Notre Dame Society | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Lalumiere | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep - Katherine Chandler Fund | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| St Sabina Parish | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| St Thomas of Canterbury | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Ascension Health Foundation | General charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Old St Pat's Church | General charitable purposes | $61,477 |
| American Heart Association | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Barnstable Brown Gala | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Beacon Foundation | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Children International | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Loyola University School of Social Work | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| St Benedict's Grammar School | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| St Giles School | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Womens Care Centers | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Loyola Medical Center | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Advocate Health Foundation | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Elim Christian School | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| St Barnabas | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew M Walsh
- Joyce S Walsh
- Daniel J Walsh
- Patricia R Walsh
- E Bryan Dunigan
Questions people ask
Does The Walsh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Walsh Foundation give?
$11.7 million in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Walsh Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew M Walsh (Ceo), Joyce S Walsh (Treas/Dir), Daniel J Walsh (President) and Patricia R Walsh (Sec/Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Walsh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.