The Walbridge Fund
The Walbridge Fund was a private foundation based in Millbrook, New York. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return and states that the fund was liquidated as of December 31, 2021; it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Walbridge Fund at a glance
In short: The Walbridge Fund gave $1.4M across 17 grants in 2021 (avg $81K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,375,000
- -84.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 17
- -76.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $80,882
- -35.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Walbridge Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. As the fund was liquidated in 2021, this is not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 1369 3304 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545
Phone: (212) 448-6270
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Walbridge Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Thorne Building Community Center ($750K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 88 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (99%) and New Jersey (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Walbridge Fund gives
- 82% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2021) to $9.0M (2020). In 2021 it made 17 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thorne Building Community Center New York, NY | General | $750,000 |
| Glynwood Center Cold Spring, NY | General | $500,000 |
| Adirondack Council Elizabethtown, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Experience Blue Mountain Lake, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Explorer Saranac Lake, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Land Trust Keene, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Darrow School New Lebanon, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Environmental Advocates Albany, NY | General | $10,000 |
| New York League of Conservation Voters New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Parks & Trails New York Albany, NY | General | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The fund’s 2021 filing states that liquidation and termination expenses were paid and the remaining assets were contributed to qualified charities.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2,110 | $1,448,095 | $1,375,000 | 17 | $1,375,000 | — | $42,954 |
| 2020 | $1,445,985 | $3,472,125 | $9,037,016 | $8,960,000 | 71 | — | $3,415,859 | $411,087 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Walbridge Fund reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2021 — 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 fund is provided. Its 2021 grants included $500,000 to Glynwood Center, whose stated mission is to cultivate just and resilient regional food systems so communities, farmers, and the land thrive. Other recipients included conservation and parks organizations: Adirondack Land Trust says it works to conserve forests, farmlands, waters, and wild places in the Adirondacks, while Parks & Trails New York says its mission is to expand, protect, and promote a network of parks, trails, and open spaces.
Other 2021 recipients described in their own statements include Darrow School, which serves students with diverse backgrounds and abilities, and Literacy Solutions NY, which provides student-centered English literacy services for adults. These are grantees’ missions, not a stated mission for the fund.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the fund reported 17 grants totaling $1,375,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $750,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $750,000 to Thorne Building Community Center and $500,000 to Glynwood Center. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Adirondack Council, Adirondack Experience, Adirondack Explorer, Adirondack Land Trust, Darrow School, Environmental Advocates, New York League of Conservation Voters, Parks & Trails New York, Princeton-Blairstown Center, and The Nature Conservancy Adirondack Chapter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Jennifer P. Speers as president, Harriet Savage as secretary, Nancy F. Perkins as vice president, and Clarke R. Bradshaw as treasurer.
The Walbridge Fund is led by Jennifer P. Speers, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jennifer P. Speers
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harriet Savage
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy F. Perkins
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clarke R. Bradshaw
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Arthur Yorke Allen (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Walbridge Fund
How much does The Walbridge Fund give each year?
The Walbridge Fund gave $1.4M across 17 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $9.0M across 71 grants.
What is The Walbridge Fund's typical grant size?
The Walbridge Fund's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $80,882, across 17 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Walbridge Fund give grants?
The Walbridge Fund gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Albany, NY (2 grants).
Does The Walbridge Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Walbridge Fund's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Walbridge Fund's largest grantees?
The Walbridge Fund's largest 2021 grantees include Thorne Building Community Center ($750,000), Glynwood Center ($500,000) and Adirondack Council ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does The Walbridge Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2021 grants included $500,000 to Glynwood Center, whose stated mission is to cultivate just and resilient regional food systems so communities, farmers, and the land thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Walbridge Fund?
The fund stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is The Walbridge Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Walbridge Fund reported a distributable amount of $43K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Walbridge Fund's EIN?
The Walbridge Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3936131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does The Walbridge Fund 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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