Walske Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Walske Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $375,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $110,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$375,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $366,600 the year before.
19% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $366,600 | 18 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $375,000 | 16 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Steve Walske 565 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 624-2228 |
| What to submit | No special form |
What Walske Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $305,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Ballet | General | $110,000 |
| The Music Center of la County | General | $75,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | General | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | General | $15,000 |
| Fine Arts Museum of SF Deyoung Museum | Guo pei couture fantasy exhibit | $15,000 |
| Beverly Hills Presyterian Church | General | $10,000 |
| Bridges Impact Foundation | Miint project | $10,000 |
| Calvary Presbyterian Church | General | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Opera Guild | General | $10,000 |
| Princeton Prospect Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals-Children's Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Boston 2026 World Stamp Show | General | $5,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Philatelic Foundation | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven C Walske
- Jennifer M Walske
Questions people ask
Does Walske Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Walske Charitable Foundation give?
$375,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Walske Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven C Walske (Trustee) and Jennifer M Walske (Trustee).
What does Walske Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.