Palmer Walbridge Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Palmer Walbridge Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $513,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$513,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $450,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 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 | $443,440 | 25 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $450,000 | 20 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $513,000 | 20 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
Palmer Walbridge 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 Palmer Walbridge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 17 | $492,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $8,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | Unrestricted general | $150,000 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | Unrestricted general | $80,000 |
| Boothbay Region Land Trust | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Maine College of Art | Unrestricted general | $26,000 |
| Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Assn | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Boothbay Region Ambulance Service | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| The Opera House at the Boothbay Harbor | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Midcoast Humane Society | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Island Institute | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Finding Our Voices | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding Ctr | Unrestricted general | $16,000 |
| Harbor Theater | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Boothbay Region Community Resource CNCL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Boothbay Region Health Care | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| Southern Maine Community College Fdn | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Maine Farmland Trust | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Miquon School | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Monhegan Associates | Unrestricted general | $8,500 |
| Boothbay Sea and Science Center | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| Commonwealth School | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Palmer Davies
- Dr R Hoyt Walbridge
- Sara Walbridge
- Bank of America N A
Questions people ask
Does Palmer Walbridge Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Palmer Walbridge Foundation give?
$513,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Palmer Walbridge Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Palmer Davies (Donation Committee), Dr R Hoyt Walbridge (Donation Committee), Sara Walbridge (Donation Committee) and Bank of America N A (Trustee).
What does Palmer Walbridge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, science and research and education.