The Walsh Foundation

The Walsh Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $186.4M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$186.4Mtotal assets
1995IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants The Walsh Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $12.9M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • St Ignatius College Prep $3.3M
  • John Carroll University $2M
  • Misericordia Foundation $1.5M
  • Marillac St Vincent Family Services $1M
  • Francis Xavier Warde School $1M
  • Mercy Home For Boys And Girls $550K
  • Chicago Jesuit Academy $500K
  • Nazareth Academy $325K
  • St Mary's College $250K
  • St John Of The Cross $250K
  • Mother Mcauley High School $200K
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $200K
  • Catholic Extension Society $110K
  • University Of Notre Dame $100K
  • St Sabina Parish $100K
  • St Ignatius College Prep - Katherine Chandler Fund $100K
  • Lurie Children's Hospital - Cystic Fibrosis $100K
  • Lalumiere $100K
  • Friends Of Ted & Ned Notre Dame Society $100K
  • Erickson Institute $100K
  • Big Shoulders Fund $100K
  • Wttw $100K
  • St Thomas Of Canterbury $100K
  • Old St Pat's Church $95K
  • Beacon Foundation $50K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2019$10.6M
  • FY2020$9.9M
  • FY2021$10.7M
  • FY2022$10.8M
  • FY2023$13.2M

About The Walsh Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
  • EIN363994447
  • IRS ruling1995

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Walsh Foundation?

The Walsh Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $186.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Walsh Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Walsh Foundation?

The Walsh Foundation's EIN is 363994447. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Walsh Foundation?

Private foundations like The Walsh Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Walsh Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.