Near Walden Foundation
Near Walden Foundation is a private foundation based in Concord, Massachusetts. In its 2024 filing, it reported 16 grants totaling $162,500 to charitable organizations, with listed purposes spanning education, arts, community support, and assistance to families and people in need.
Near Walden Foundation at a glance
In short: Near Walden Foundation gave $163K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,500
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,156
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,670,729
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Near Walden Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 66 Monument Street, Concord, MA 01742
Phone: (617) 330-7074
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Near Walden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Concord Carlisle Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 6% to Wisconsin, and 6% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Near Walden Foundation gives
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2023) to $163K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Carlisle Foundation Concord, MA | Families / People in Need. | $20,000 |
| Discovery Museum Inc Acton, MA | STEM Education/ Families | $20,000 |
| Museum of Science Boston, MA | STEM Education | $20,000 |
| MIT Cambrige, MA | STEM and Residential Education | $15,000 |
| Groton Hill Music Center Groton, MA | Music Education | $10,000 |
| Concord Children's Center Concord, MA | Early Education and Families | $10,000 |
| The Umbrella Arts Center Concord, MA | Arts Education | $10,000 |
| Timeslips Creative Storytelling Milwaukee, WI | Dementia and Families Affected | $10,000 |
| Household Goods Inc Acton, MA | Families and Community | $10,000 |
| Opentable Inc Concord, MA | Families and Food Insecurity | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,670,729 | $675,351 | $195,288 | $162,500 | 16 | $187,788 | $164,028 | $155,476 |
| 2023 | $2,996,478 | $672,140 | $180,662 | $160,000 | 12 | $176,287 | $166,765 | $122,855 |
| 2022 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $342 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Near Walden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $155K 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 show support for organizations working in areas including STEM and other education, music and arts education, food insecurity, families, and people in need.
Among its grantees, the Museum of Science says its mission is to make science and scientific thinking accessible, engaging, and relevant. Discovery Museum says it aims to spark learning through children’s and adults’ curiosity and creativity in science, nature, and play. Concord Children’s Center describes its work as cultivating a welcoming community where children develop relationships and inquisitive minds. Household Goods says it provides donated furniture and household items free of charge to help people in need make a home.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $162,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $20,000 each to Concord Carlisle Foundation for families and people in need, Discovery Museum for STEM education and families, and the Museum of Science for STEM education. MIT received $15,000 for STEM and residential education. Grants of $10,000 included awards to Groton Hill Music Center for music education, Concord Children’s Center for early education and families, The Umbrella Arts Center for arts education, Timeslips Creative Storytelling for dementia and families affected, Household Goods for families and community, OpenTable for families and food insecurity, and Concord Free Public Library for community education. Strings Music Festival received $5,000 for music education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pamela Gannon and David Douglas as trustees.
Near Walden Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Douglas
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Gannon
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Near Walden Foundation
How much does Near Walden Foundation give each year?
Near Walden Foundation gave $163K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 12 grants.
What is Near Walden Foundation's typical grant size?
Near Walden Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,156, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Near Walden Foundation give grants?
Near Walden Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (6%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Concord, MA (5 grants), Acton, MA (2 grants), Cambrige, MA (2 grants) and Steamboat Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Near Walden Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Near Walden Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Near Walden Foundation's largest grantees?
Near Walden Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Concord Carlisle Foundation ($20,000), Discovery Museum Inc ($20,000) and MIT ($20,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Near Walden Foundation?
Near Walden Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Near Walden Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including STEM and other education, music and arts education, food insecurity, families, and people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Near Walden Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Near Walden Foundation's EIN?
Near Walden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1417886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Near Walden Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Near Walden Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/near-walden-foundation-morg_5fa2898cc8bc40498c39674bc077dd42
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