Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation
The Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation is a private foundation based in Vestal, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants for needy families, education, health care, animal care, and youth programs.
Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation at a glance
In short: Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation gave $74K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $73,789
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,733
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $1,127,599
- +6.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says requests should indicate the type of organization and how any proceeds would be used. It lists no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Jim Joan Walsh Foundation
Mailing address: 3859 Pembrooke Lane, Vestal, NY 13850
Phone: (607) 729-0670
Email: j.walsh@detekion.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way ($25K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 141 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 27 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $450 repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2020) to $74K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Binghamton, NY | Needy Families | $25,000 |
| M E a L S Binghamton, NY | Needy Families | $8,000 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows Church Vestal, NY | Needy Families | $7,900 |
| Catholic Charities Binghamton, NY | Needy Families | $7,500 |
| Emory University Binghamton, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| Binghamton University Binghamton, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| A Room to Heal Binghamton, NY | Needy Families | $4,000 |
| Calvary Love Church Johnson City, NY | Needy Families | $4,000 |
| Sjogrens Foundation Binghamton, NY | Health Care | $1,500 |
| Humane Society Binghamton, NY | Animal Care | $1,350 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,127,599 | $146,517 | $76,213 | $73,789 | 27 | $73,789 | $44,477 | $76,878 |
| 2023 | $1,057,295 | $149,032 | $72,829 | $70,817 | 29 | $70,817 | $44,274 | $64,280 |
| 2022 | $981,092 | $105,041 | $56,479 | $54,372 | 29 | — | $49,325 | — |
| 2021 | $932,530 | $233,935 | $60,863 | $58,601 | 30 | — | $108,995 | — |
| 2020 | $759,458 | $125,914 | $47,559 | $46,576 | 26 | — | $11,080 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support designated for needy families, education, health care, animal care, and youth programs.
Among its grantees, A Room to Heal describes its mission as creating healing environments for children affected by serious medical conditions in local communities. Goodwill Theatre Inc. says it enriches its community by providing access to professional-quality performing arts, entertainment, and events.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $73,789. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median grant of $400. Larger awards included $25,000 to United Way, $8,000 to M E A L S, $7,900 to Our Lady of Sorrows Church, and $7,500 to Catholic Charities, each designated for needy families. Educational grants included $5,000 each to Emory University and Binghamton University. A Room to Heal received $4,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Walsh and Joan Walsh as directors.
Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Walsh
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Walsh
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation
How much does Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation give each year?
Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation gave $74K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $71K across 29 grants.
What is Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation's typical grant size?
Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $400, and its average grant was $2,733, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation give grants?
Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Binghamton, NY (23 grants) and Vestal, NY (2 grants).
Does Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Needy Families" (10 grants), "Health Care" (6 grants) and "Educational" (6 grants).
Who are Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation's largest grantees?
Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way ($25,000), M E a L S ($8,000) and Our Lady of Sorrows Church ($7,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation?
Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (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 does Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support designated for needy families, education, health care, animal care, and youth programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation?
The filing says requests should indicate the type of organization and how any proceeds would be used. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation's EIN?
Jim and Joan Walsh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-6230947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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