705 Walnut Avenue Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
705 Walnut Avenue Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$175,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $252,400 the year before.
56% 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 | $171,000 | 5 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $252,400 | 9 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $175,000 | 9 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
705 Walnut Avenue Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What 705 Walnut Avenue Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 3 | $76,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $35,000 |
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $18,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Region Community College | Scholarshipsfor students whomeet qualifications | $50,000 |
| Syracuse University | Scholarshipsfor students whomeet qualifications | $35,000 |
| Friends of Aine Foundation | Contribution tosupport the foundation activies | $25,000 |
| Northwest Vista College | Scholarshipsfor students whomeet qualifications | $18,000 |
| St Patrick's Day | Contribution to support the assoc. Activies | $15,000 |
| University of South Carolina | Scholarshipsfor students whomeet qualificaions | $11,000 |
| Villa Maria Academy Hs | Scholarships for students whomeet qualifications | $10,000 |
| Temple Unversity | Scholarships for students whomeet qualifications | $10,000 |
| University of New Hampshire | Scholarships for students whomeet qualifications | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elisabeth Naughton
- Caren Irons
- Charlene Kurtz
Questions people ask
Does 705 Walnut Avenue Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 705 Walnut Avenue Foundation Inc give?
$175,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs 705 Walnut Avenue Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elisabeth Naughton (VP / Treas / Dir), Caren Irons (President / Dir) and Charlene Kurtz (Sec / Dir).
What does 705 Walnut Avenue Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.