Private foundation · EIN 92-1417886 · Concord, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Near Walden 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $163K total, median $10K. 75% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$163K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Concord Carlisle FoundationConcord, MAFamilies / people in need.$20K
Discovery Museum IncActon, MAStem education/ families$20K
Museum of ScienceBoston, MAStem education$20K
MITCambrige, MAStem and residential education$15K
Groton Hill Music CenterGroton, MAMusic education$10K
Concord Children's CenterConcord, MAEarly education and families$10K
The Umbrella Arts CenterConcord, MAArts education$10K
Timeslips Creative StorytellingMilwaukee, WIDementia and families affected$10K
Household Goods IncActon, MAFamilies and community$10K
Opentable IncConcord, MAFamilies and food insecurity$10K
Concord Free Public Library CorpConcord, MACommunity education$10K
Strings Music FestivalSteamboat Springs, COMusic education$5,000
MITCambrige, MAWomen at mit$5,000
Acre Family ChildcareLowell, MAEarly education and families$2,500
Yampa Valley Community FoundationSteamboat Springs, COFamilies and people in need$2,500
Play Boulder FoundationBoulder, COFamilies and community$2,500

By state: Massachusetts 12 · Wisconsin 1 · Colorado 3

About this foundation

Near Walden Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Concord, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Near Walden Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Near Walden Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $163K across 16 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Near Walden Foundation give?

Massachusetts (12 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), Colorado (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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