Arthur J Wall Jr
Arthur J Wall Jr is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Wilton, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $823K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $56K.
Arthur J Wall Jr at a glance
In short: Arthur J Wall Jr gave $25K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,950
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,772
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $823,422
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Arthur J Wall Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wilton Athletic & Rec Foundation ($7K). Together the top 9 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Arthur J Wall Jr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $33K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilton Athletic & Rec Foundation Wilton, CT | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Maclan McGovern Wilton, CT | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Madeline Phelan Wilton, CT | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Daniel Babashak Wilton, CT | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Abigail Phelan Wilton, CT | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Headstrong Foundation Woodlyn, PA | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| BJ Ryan's Foundation Norwalk, CT | General Purpose | $1,250 |
| CT Lacrosse Foundation Niantic, CT | General Purpose | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $823,422 | $109,471 | $61,098 | $24,950 | 9 | $27,296 | $55,544 | $41,292 |
| 2024 | $770,978 | $94,141 | $81,079 | $30,500 | 10 | $38,154 | $35,183 | $38,006 |
| 2023 | $758,577 | $90,109 | $72,192 | $32,700 | 11 | $34,084 | $27,956 | $35,286 |
| 2022 | $742,113 | $84,860 | $68,873 | $30,900 | 9 | $32,840 | $24,400 | $36,632 |
| 2021 | $715,476 | $109,449 | $51,801 | $21,500 | 6 | $22,100 | $49,849 | $37,682 |
| 2020 | $652,676 | $85,947 | $47,521 | $18,000 | 7 | — | $30,911 | $34,074 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur J Wall Jr reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arthur J Wall Jr is led by Kevin Wall, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin Wall
Chairman
Secretary → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Wall
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Saul Pollack (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tim Eagan (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur J Wall Jr
How much does Arthur J Wall Jr give each year?
Arthur J Wall Jr gave $25K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 10 grants.
What is Arthur J Wall Jr's typical grant size?
Arthur J Wall Jr's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,772, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arthur J Wall Jr give grants?
Arthur J Wall Jr gives mostly in Connecticut: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilton, CT (5 grants).
Does Arthur J Wall Jr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arthur J Wall Jr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arthur J Wall Jr's largest grantees?
Arthur J Wall Jr's largest 2025 grantees include Wilton Athletic & Rec Foundation ($7,000), Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($5,000) and Maclan McGovern ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur J Wall Jr?
Arthur J Wall Jr reported $823K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Arthur J Wall Jr?
Arthur J Wall Jr is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Wilton, CT. It holds $823K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Arthur J Wall Jr's EIN?
Arthur J Wall Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1658640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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