The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie
The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It reported 12 grants totaling $153,500 in 2025, supporting organizations including a veterans’ charity, universities, cultural organizations, and environmental and education-focused nonprofits.
The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie at a glance
In short: The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie gave $154K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Virginia. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $153,500
- +68.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,792
- +40.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $1,767
- -37.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1880 Century Park East Ste 950, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 277-3633
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vetsaid Inc ($53K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 53 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Virginia (34%), California (33%), Ohio (13%), an unspecified state (13%), and Connecticut (3%). Listed recipients also included organizations in New York and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2021) to $175K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vetsaid Inc Falls Church, VA | General | $52,500 |
| Kent State University Kent, OH | General | $20,000 |
| Simms Mann UCLA Center Los Angeles, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Waiohiki Community Chartiable Trust | General | $20,000 |
| KCSN 885 Northridge, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Santa Cruz Island Foundation Carpinteria, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation Long Beach, CA | General | $7,500 |
| Arrl Newington, CT | General | $5,000 |
| GLSEN New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Cleanslate LA Los Angeles, CA | General | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,767 | $152,500 | $153,550 | $153,500 | 12 | $153,500 | — | $172 |
| 2024 | $2,817 | $90,000 | $92,537 | $91,000 | 10 | $91,000 | — | $258 |
| 2023 | $5,354 | $180,000 | $175,410 | $174,500 | 12 | $174,500 | — | $104 |
| 2022 | $764 | $109,689 | $128,380 | $127,500 | 9 | $127,607 | $18,614 | $256 |
| 2021 | $19,455 | $50,341 | $57,205 | $54,000 | 10 | $54,750 | $41,800 | $1,473 |
| 2020 | $26,319 | $73,371 | $94,709 | $92,583 | 16 | — | $61,651 | $1,090 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie reported a distributable amount of $172 for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. VETSAID INC describes its mission as raising awareness and funds for veterans’ needs, including healthcare, continuing education, employment, homelessness, and support for Gold Star families. GLSEN describes its work as making K–12 education inclusive, safe, and affirming for all students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $153,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $52,500, with a median grant of $8,750. Among the largest awards were $52,500 to VETSAID INC, $20,000 each to Kent State University, Simms Mann UCLA Center, and Waiohiki Community Chartiable Trust, and $10,000 each to KCSN 885 and Santa Cruz Island Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph Walsh as president, Marjorie Walsh as secretary, and Justin Sroka as chief financial officer.
The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie is led by Joseph Walsh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Walsh
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Sroka
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Walsh
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David D. Watts (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Richard Mandel (2020) — Treasurer
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 The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie
How much does The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie give each year?
The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie gave $154K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 10 grants.
What is The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie's typical grant size?
The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $12,792, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie give grants?
The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie's top state is Virginia, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (33%) and Ohio (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie's largest grantees?
The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie's largest 2025 grantees include Vetsaid Inc ($52,500), Kent State University ($20,000) and Simms Mann UCLA Center ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie?
The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie's EIN?
The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4582939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie 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.
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 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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