Near Walden Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Near Walden Foundation is a private foundation in Concord, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $162,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$162,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $160,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $160,000 | 12 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $162,500 | 16 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Near Walden 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 Near Walden Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $142,500 |
| Colorado | 3 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Carlisle Foundation | Families / people in need. | $20,000 |
| Discovery Museum Inc | Stem education/ families | $20,000 |
| Museum of Science | Stem education | $20,000 |
| MIT | Stem and residential education | $15,000 |
| Groton Hill Music Center | Music education | $10,000 |
| Concord Children's Center | Early education and families | $10,000 |
| The Umbrella Arts Center | Arts education | $10,000 |
| Timeslips Creative Storytelling | Dementia and families affected | $10,000 |
| Household Goods Inc | Families and community | $10,000 |
| Opentable Inc | Families and food insecurity | $10,000 |
| Concord Free Public Library Corp | Community education | $10,000 |
| Strings Music Festival | Music education | $5,000 |
| MIT | Women at mit | $5,000 |
| Acre Family Childcare | Early education and families | $2,500 |
| Yampa Valley Community Foundation | Families and people in need | $2,500 |
| Play Boulder Foundation | Families and community | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela Gannon
- David Douglas
Questions people ask
Does Near Walden Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Near Walden Foundation give?
$162,500 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Near Walden Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Pamela Gannon (Trustee) and David Douglas (Trustee).
What does Near Walden Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.