Walbridge Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walbridge Family Foundation is a private foundation in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$173,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,500 the year before.
58% 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 | $153,000 | 13 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $150,500 | 12 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $173,500 | 16 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Walbridge Family 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 Walbridge Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 2 | $30,000 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $25,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $18,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Cheat River | General contribution | $25,000 |
| FCNL Education Fund | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research | General contribution | $20,000 |
| American Whitewater | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Holt Elwell Memorial Foundation | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Individual | General contribution | $15,000 |
| A Spring of Hope | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Associaiton for | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Individual | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Brooks School | General contribution | $5,000 |
| West Virgina Land Trust Inc | General contribution | $5,000 |
| The Finger Lakes Land Trust Inc | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Sourthern Tier | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Individual | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Individual | General contribution | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General contributions | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret B Walbridge
- Charles C Walbridge
- Mary Ellen Gilroy
Questions people ask
Does Walbridge Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walbridge Family Foundation give?
$173,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Walbridge Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret B Walbridge (President &), Charles C Walbridge (Vice Preside) and Mary Ellen Gilroy (Assistant SE).
What does Walbridge Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.