Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation
The Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $64,744, with listed awards supporting educational institutions and other charitable organizations.
Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation gave $65K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $64,744
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -38.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,886
- +91.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $93,070
- -43.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (52% 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 Robert & Cari Walsh Family 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 245 Lake Eden Way, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Phone: (561) 302-2849
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Andrews School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports grant dollars by recipient state as follows: Florida 52%, California 31%, Pennsylvania 13%, Colorado 3%, and Illinois 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 405% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $13K (2021) to $65K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews School Boca Raton, FL | General Operations | $25,000 |
| The University of South California Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | General Operations | $2,044 |
| Impact 100 Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | General Operations | $1,100 |
| Impact 100 Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | General Operations | $1,100 |
| Place of Hope Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Crossing Inc Philadelphia, PA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | General Operations | $500 |
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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 | $93,070 | $498 | $71,968 | $64,744 | 11 | $64,744 | $23 | $5,763 |
| 2023 | $164,540 | $200,164 | $62,135 | $55,459 | 18 | $55,459 | $164 | $6,744 |
| 2022 | $26,511 | $3 | $32,311 | $30,824 | 17 | $30,824 | $3 | $1,804 |
| 2021 | $58,819 | $105 | $13,078 | $12,828 | 16 | — | $5 | $3,285 |
| 2020 | $71,842 | $50,009 | $18,439 | $15,279 | 14 | — | $9 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 went to organizations including schools and universities, community and human-services organizations, and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Some grantees describe their work as follows: Villanova University says it is a Catholic Augustinian community of higher education; Florida Atlantic University Foundation says it raises and provides resources for Florida Atlantic University; Impact 100 Palm Beach County says it connects and engages women to improve the community and collectively funds grants to nonprofits; and Place of Hope says it provides a stable and loving family environment for children and families in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $64,744 through 11 grants. Awards ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,100. The largest listed grants were $25,000 to St Andrews School, $20,000 to the University of Southern California, $7,500 to Villanova University, and $5,000 to Florida Atlantic University Foundation. The filing also lists two grants of $1,100 each to Impact 100 Palm Beach County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cari Walsh as President/Director, Robert Walsh as President/CFO/Director, and Mark Warren as Director.
Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation is led by Cari Walsh, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cari Walsh
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Walsh
President, CFO & Director
Secretary, CFO & Director → President, CFO & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Warren
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation
How much does Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation give each year?
Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation gave $65K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 18 grants.
What is Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $5,886, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation give grants?
Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (31%) and Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (4 grants).
Does Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Andrews School ($25,000), The University of South California ($20,000) and Villanova University ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation?
Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation reported $93K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools and universities, community and human-services organizations, and the Alzheimer’s Association. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0895715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert & Cari Walsh Family 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert & Cari Walsh Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-and-cari-walsh-family-foundation-morg_f9eb81d414c74a259c30083a72f62a60
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