The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation

GRASS VALLEY, CA EIN: 87-4103894

The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GRASS VALLEY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $50K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.1M

+16.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$88K

-2.8% YoY

Grant Count

13

+44.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-32.7% YoY

About The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GRASS VALLEY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $50K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Cities

AuburnBanderaGraegleGrass ValleyLoomisNevada CityStaten Island

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$413K$825K$1M$2M2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,140,257$1,837,130$1,421,260
Revenue$130,592$289,692$-1,348
Expenses$104,260$95,388$77,392
Qualifying Distributions$88,160$90,666$72,196
Net Investment Income$49,899$45,256$29,733
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$23K$45K$68K$91K0 grants20218 grants20229 grants202313 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

LaPorte Fire Protection …$20KSierra Nevada Memorial H…$11KA New Day$10KNevada County Search Res…$10KNC Law Enforcement Fire …$9KBright Futures for Youth$5KRudiger Foundation$5KSutter Auburn Faith Hosp…$5KPlacer 10-35 Foundation$5KCity of Grass Valley$5K

Grant Size Distribution

30 grants across all recorded years

30<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include LaPorte Fire Protection District ($20,000), Sierra Nevada Memorial Hosp Foundat ($10,660), A New Day ($10,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
A New Day Grass Valley, CASupport services for First Responders$10,000
Bright Futures for Youth Nevada City, CASupport services for youth and young adults in Nevada County$5,000
NC Law Enforcement Fire Protection Grass Valley, CARed Light Ball donation to support first responders in Nevada County$9,000
Rudiger Foundation Grass Valley, CASupport acquistion and sustainability of Nevada County K9 Officers$5,000
Nevada County Search Rescue Nevada City, CASupport search and rescue efforts$10,000
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Founda Auburn, CASupport care and services for first responders and their families.$5,000
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hosp Foundat Grass Valley, CASupport care and services for first responders and their families including support of the Cardiac Rehab Program$10,660
Placer 10-35 Foundation Loomis, CAAssist Placer County & regional peace officers in times of great personal or professional tragedy.$5,000
Western Nevada County Recreation Sv Grass Valley, CAOperates a nonprofit organization to provide recreational services in Nevada County, CA$500
Nevada County Toy Run Nevada City, CAProvides toys and food to families in need at Christmastime.$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Lawrence M WalshPresident
Evelyn M WalshVice President
Lawrence M Walsh JrCFO

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation?

The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GRASS VALLEY, CA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation?

As of 2024, The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation holds $2.1M in total assets with $131K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $88K in 2024.

Where does The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation operate?

The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York, Texas.

What size grants does The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation award?

In 2024, The Mike & Evelyn Walsh Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $88K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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 2021–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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