Private foundation · EIN 94-3288395 · Sheridan, Wyoming · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gary & Wanda Walsh Private Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $8,750.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $151K total, median $8,750. 7% of grants stayed in Wyoming. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$151K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in WY
7%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$3.5M

How to apply

Upon requests, applicant will be provided with details of the information needed on the application. Contact: Gary L Walsh, 10 Hillocks Lane, Sheridan, Wy, 3076735708 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Holy Name Catholic ChurchSheridan, WYEducation & Athletic Equipment$30K
Little BitWoodinville, WAActivities for disabled children$30K
Richstone Family CenterHawthorne, CAServing the needs of children at the center$20K
1736 Family Crisis CenterLos Angeles, CAYouth and Family Aid$10K
Island StewardsOlga, WAGeneral Operations$10K
Orcas Island Children's HouseEastsound, WAGeneral Operations$10K
Step By Step Family ServicesPuyallup, WAGeneral Operations$10K
Four WindsDeer Harbor, WAGeneral Operations$7,500
Children's Discovery Foundation (funhouse Commons)Eastsound, WATo serve the needs of young people by providing a safe environment to learn$5,000
SandpipersHermosa Beach, CAHome for abused children$5,000
Community Youth CenterWalnut Creek, CAGeneral Operations$3,500
Ach Child and Family ServicesFort Worth, TXYouth and Family Aid$3,300
Women in Need IncNew York, NYGeneral Operations$3,300
Catholic Charity of the Arch of NyNew York, NYGeneral Operations$3,300

By state: Washington 6 · California 4 · Wyoming 1 · New York 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Gary & Wanda Walsh Private Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sheridan, Wyoming, administered in care of Philip Spalding, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Gary & Wanda Walsh Private Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Upon requests, applicant will be provided with details of the information needed on the application. Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Gary & Wanda Walsh Private Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $151K across 14 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does Gary & Wanda Walsh Private Foundation give?

Washington (6 grants), California (4 grants), Wyoming (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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