Private foundation · EIN 87-4103894 · Grass Valley, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $84K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$84K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
A New DayGrass Valley, CASupport services for First Responders$10K
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hosp FoundatGrass Valley, CASupport care and services for first responders and their families including support of the Cardiac Rehab Program$10K
Laporte Fire Protection DistrictGraegle, CAsupport volunteer fire department.$10K
Grass Valley Police FoundationGrass Valley, CAFoundation to provide moral and finacial to the Grass Valley police department in support of their commitment to reducing crime and improvi…$8,000
Nevada County Search RescueNevada City, CASupport search and rescue efforts$5,000
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital FoundaAuburn, CASupport care and services for first responders and their families.$5,000
Placer 10-35 FoundationLoomis, CAAssist Placer County & regional peace officers in times of great personal or professional tragedy.$5,000
City of Grass ValleyGrass Valley, CAsponsor 2024 4th of July parade$5,000
Plumas County Search RescueQuincy, CAAll-volunteer organization providing critical search and rescue services across Plumas County.$5,000
Food Bank of Nevada CountyGrass Valley, CANonprofit established in 1986 to alleviate hunger and food insecurity in Nevada County.$5,000
California Rifle Pistol AssocFullerton, CASupport organization which provides training in the safe, responsible and enjoyable use of firearms$3,500
Bright Futures for YouthNevada City, CASupport services for youth and young adults in Nevada County$2,500
Rudiger FoundationGrass Valley, CASupport acquistion and sustainability of Nevada County K9 Officers$2,500
Nevada County Toy RunNevada City, CAProvides toys and food to families in need at Christmastime.$2,500
Western Nevada County Recreation SvGrass Valley, CAOperates a nonprofit organization to provide recreational services in Nevada County, CA$2,000
Sammies FriendsGrass Valley, CASupporting the animals at the NC Animal Shelter by providing medical care to make them adoptable. Sammie's Friends also operates the shelte…$2,000
Nc Law Enforcement Fire ProtectionGrass Valley, CARed Light Ball donation to support first responders in Nevada County$1,200

About this foundation

Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grass Valley, California, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $84K across 17 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation give?

California (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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