The Walpole Foundation
The Walpole Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Walpole, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $960. Net investment income was $356K.
The Walpole Foundation at a glance
In short: The Walpole Foundation gave $960 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $960), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $960
- -96.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $960
- -96.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $960
- Total assets
- $12,395,203
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Walpole Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Town of Walpole ($960).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Walpole Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $960 (2024) to $52K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $960.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Walpole Walpole, NH | Blink Network Fees | $960 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,395,203 | $1,183,077 | $671,487 | $960 | 1 | $116,167 | $355,829 |
| 2023 | $11,653,773 | $789,531 | $644,798 | $29,681 | 1 | $371,330 | $152,862 |
| 2022 | $10,718,128 | $687,563 | $667,683 | $52,276 | 6 | $169,440 | $65,260 |
| 2021 | $11,710,880 | $861,401 | $625,063 | $1,000 | 1 | $20,829 | $158,782 |
| 2020 | $9,906,634 | $599,898 | $609,907 | $1,787 | 1 | — | $48,914 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Walpole Foundation is led by Alberta Wiemers, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alberta Wiemers
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $51K (2024)
Peggy Pschirrer
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raynie Laware
Director
Foundation Manager → Former Foundation Manager, 2021
Former Foundation Manager → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$47K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Annette Grenier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Shaw
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Suozzi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Neal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Murray
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Houghton
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $51K, to Alberta Wiemers (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Walpole Foundation
How much does The Walpole Foundation give each year?
The Walpole Foundation gave $960 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is The Walpole Foundation?
The Walpole Foundation reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is The Walpole Foundation?
The Walpole Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Walpole, NH. It holds $12.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Walpole Foundation operate?
The Walpole Foundation has awarded grants in New Hampshire, Vermont.
What is The Walpole Foundation's EIN?
The Walpole Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1471434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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