The Wally Foundation Inc
The Wally Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Prairie Village, Kansas. Its 2024 giving included support for organizations working in education, health care, food assistance, human services, reproductive health, and crisis response.
The Wally Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Wally Foundation Inc gave $529K across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $529,000
- +31.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,981
- +18.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $81,393,296
- +1782.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Wally Foundation Inc
- 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: 3965 W 83Rd Street 210, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Phone: (913) 262-4246
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wally Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Global Goods Partners ($45K). Together the top 10 received $315K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 104 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Missouri (62%), New York (13%), Kansas (13%), Minnesota (6%), and Washington, DC (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Wally Foundation Inc gives
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 759% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 40% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $5K (2022) to $529K (2024). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $529K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Goods Partners New York, NY | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Harvesters Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood- Great Plains Overland Park, KS | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,393,296 | $77,628,065 | $557,942 | $529,000 | 53 | $529,000 | $2,612,163 | $1,310,105 |
| 2023 | $4,322,899 | $1,588,116 | $425,622 | $403,750 | 48 | $403,750 | $81,665 | $513,701 |
| 2022 | $10,519,677 | $8,157,071 | $15,067 | $5,100 | 1 | $5,100 | $106,122 | $157,364 |
| 2021 | $2,377,673 | $2,383,048 | $65,554 | $61,600 | 1 | $61,600 | — | $45,473 |
| 2020 | $60,179 | $25,699 | $30,773 | $24,000 | 1 | — | — | $24,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wally Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy describes its purpose as supporting a Kansas City girls’ public charter school, while Mayo Clinic says it works to advance health and well-being through patient care, education, and research. Operation Breakthrough describes its work as providing a safe, educational environment for children in poverty and support for their families; World Central Kitchen says it provides meals during humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $529,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $45,000, with a median of $2,500.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $45,000 to Global Goods Partners; $40,000 each to Children’s Mercy Hospital and Harvesters; $30,000 each to Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy, Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, and Mayo Clinic; and $25,000 each to Jewish Family Services, Jewish Vocational Services, Operation Breakthrough, and Planned Parenthood–Great Plains. The listed grants to these recipients were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ellen S Bresky as president, Elizabeth R Bresky as vice president and secretary, and Jacob A Bresky as treasurer.
The Wally Foundation Inc is led by Ellen S. Bresky, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen S. Bresky
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth R. Bresky
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob A. Bresky
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
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 The Wally Foundation Inc
How much does The Wally Foundation Inc give each year?
The Wally Foundation Inc gave $529K across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $404K across 48 grants.
What is The Wally Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Wally Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $9,981, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wally Foundation Inc give grants?
The Wally Foundation Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Kansas (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (30 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Kansas City, KS (2 grants) and Montgomery, AL (2 grants).
Does The Wally Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wally Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wally Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Wally Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Global Goods Partners ($45,000), Children's Mercy Hospital ($40,000) and Harvesters ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wally Foundation Inc?
The Wally Foundation Inc reported $81.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $529K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Wally Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wally Foundation Inc?
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 Wally Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Wally Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1992544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wally Foundation Inc 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Wally Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-wally-foundation-inc-morg_c335726ebc594993bd738158ec1007b2
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