The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation
The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation is a private foundation located in Grass Valley, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to California organizations for purposes including support for first responders and their families, search and rescue, youth services, food distribution, and community events.
The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation gave $84K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $84,200
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,953
- -27.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,734,115
- +27.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13235 Grass Valley Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Phone: (530) 273-1047
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was A New Day ($10K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in California. Listed 2025 grantees include organizations in Grass Valley, Nevada City, Graeagle, Auburn, Loomis, Quincy, and Fullerton.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2022) to $91K (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A New Day Grass Valley, CA | Support services for First Responders | $10,000 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hosp Foundat Grass Valley, CA | Support care and services for first responders and their families including support of the Cardiac Rehab Program | $10,000 |
| LaPorte Fire Protection District Graegle, CA | support volunteer fire department. | $10,000 |
| Grass Valley Police Foundation Grass Valley, CA | Foundation to provide moral and finacial to the Grass Valley police department in support of their commitment to reducing crime and improving the quality of life in Grass Valley | $8,000 |
| Nevada County Search Rescue Nevada City, CA | Support search and rescue efforts | $5,000 |
| Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Founda Auburn, CA | Support care and services for first responders and their families. | $5,000 |
| Placer 10-35 Foundation Loomis, CA | Assist Placer County & regional peace officers in times of great personal or professional tragedy. | $5,000 |
| City of Grass Valley Grass Valley, CA | sponsor 2024 4th of July parade | $5,000 |
| Plumas County Search Rescue Quincy, CA | All-volunteer organization providing critical search and rescue services across Plumas County. | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Nevada County Grass Valley, CA | Nonprofit established in 1986 to alleviate hunger and food insecurity in Nevada County. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,734,115 | $77,757 | $109,975 | $84,200 | 17 | $84,200 | $50,288 |
| 2024 | $2,140,257 | $130,592 | $104,260 | $88,160 | 13 | $88,160 | $49,899 |
| 2023 | $1,837,130 | $289,692 | $95,388 | $90,666 | 9 | $90,666 | $45,256 |
| 2022 | $1,421,260 | $-1,348 | $77,392 | $72,196 | 8 | $72,196 | $29,733 |
| 2021 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations serving first responders and their families, volunteer fire departments, search and rescue efforts, youth, and people experiencing hunger or food insecurity.
The Food Bank of Nevada County says its mission is “to distribute food to the needy of Nevada County.” Bright Futures for Youth says its mission is “to ignite the potential of youth today for vibrant communities tomorrow,” providing positive experiences, environments, and relationships to help young people grow into self-sufficient adults. Sammie’s Friends says its mission is to care for and rehome animals through foster-first placement, enrichment, and timely adoption.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $84,200 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $1,200 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among its 2025 grants, the foundation awarded $10,000 each to A New Day for support services for first responders, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation for care and services for first responders and their families, and LaPorte Fire Protection District to support its volunteer fire department. Other grants included $8,000 to Grass Valley Police Foundation; $5,000 each to Nevada County Search Rescue, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Foundation, Placer 10-35 Foundation, the City of Grass Valley, Plumas County Search Rescue, and the Food Bank of Nevada County; $3,500 to California Rifle Pistol Association; and $2,500 to Bright Futures for Youth. It also gave $2,000 to Sammie’s Friends.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lawrence M Walsh as President, Evelyn M Walsh as Vice President, and Lawrence M Walsh Jr as CFO.
The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation is led by Lawrence M Walsh, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence M Walsh
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Evelyn M Walsh
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lawrence M Walsh Jr.
CFO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation
How much does The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation give each year?
The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation gave $84K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $88K across 13 grants.
What is The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,953, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation give grants?
The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grass Valley, CA (9 grants) and Nevada City, CA (3 grants).
Does The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include A New Day ($10,000), Sierra Nevada Memorial Hosp Foundat ($10,000) and LaPorte Fire Protection District ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation?
The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $78K.
What does The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations serving first responders and their families, volunteer fire departments, search and rescue efforts, youth, and people experiencing hunger or food insecurity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation's EIN?
The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4103894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Mike & Evelyn Walsh 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mike-and-evelyn-walsh-foundation-morg_8ee8755db3d3481788a6627fbbd5b58a
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