Wall Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wall Foundation is a private foundation in Quantico, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,750 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 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$116,750
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $120,250 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $116,250 | 20 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $120,250 | 21 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $116,750 | 20 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Wall 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 Wall Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 17 | $108,750 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden Sydney College | General Purposes of Organization | $50,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | General Purposes of Organization | $14,000 |
| Virginia Historical Society | General Purposes of Organization | $12,500 |
| University of Virginia Foundation | General Purposes of Organization | $10,500 |
| George Mason University | General Purposes of Organization | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington | General Purposes of Organization | $4,000 |
| American University | General Purposes of Organization | $2,000 |
| Boys' Home Inc | General Purposes of Organization | $2,000 |
| Northern Neck Free Clinic | General Purposes of Organization | $2,000 |
| Northern Neck Orchestra | General Purposes of Organization | $2,000 |
| Northumberland Family YMCA | General Purposes of Organization | $2,000 |
| Wicomico Parish Church | General Purposes of Organization | $2,000 |
| Leadership Prince William | General Purposes of Organization | $1,500 |
| Shrine Mont | General Purposes of Organization | $1,500 |
| Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| Manassas Ballet | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| Northumberland County Rescue Squad | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| Roslyn Retreat Center | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| Smith Point Sea Rescue | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| Episcopal Church Women of Aquia | General Purposes of Organization | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Marion M Wall
- Paul B Ebert
- Matthew Dawson
- Michael Wicks
Questions people ask
Does Wall Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wall Foundation give?
$116,750 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Wall Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marion M Wall (President), Paul B Ebert (Secy/Treasurer), Matthew Dawson (Director) and Michael Wicks (Director).
What does Wall Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.