Walking Stick Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Walking Stick Family Fund is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,600 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$125,600
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2025 was up from $87,868 the year before.
93% of its 2025 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 | $53,400 | 19 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $87,868 | 16 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $125,600 | 41 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Walking Stick Family Fund 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 Walking Stick Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $50,500 |
| Maine | 7 | $24,800 |
| New York | 3 | $6,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $5,300 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $4,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $4,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 909 Wbur | Charitable | $20,000 |
| A Climate to Thrive | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Northeast Organic Farming Association | Charitable | $7,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Charitable | $5,000 |
| West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boston Dance Alliance | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Our Children's Trust | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Sierra Club | Charitable | $4,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Maine Audubon | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Mass Audubon | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Maine Organic Farmers | Charitable | $3,000 |
| American Rivers | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Maine Farm Land Trust | Charitable | $2,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Foundation for Public Broadcasting in Georgia | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wgvu Public Media | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Iowa Public Radio | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wesa 905 | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wfae 907 | Charitable | $2,000 |
| WJCT Public Media | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Friends of WLRN Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| 885 FM Wysu | Charitable | $2,000 |
| 913 Wyso | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Friends of Public Radio Arizona | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wdet 1019 FM | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Berkshire Environmental Action Team | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Inside Climate News | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Clean Air Task Force | Charitable | $500 |
| Land for Good | Charitable | $500 |
| National Young Farmers Coalition | Charitable | $500 |
| Weru FM | Charitable | $500 |
| Global Giving | Charitable | $500 |
| Earthjustice | Charitable | $400 |
| Sustainable Harvest International | Charitable | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan Fitzgerald
Questions people ask
Does Walking Stick Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walking Stick Family Fund give?
$125,600 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Walking Stick Family Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan Fitzgerald (Trustee).
What does Walking Stick Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.