The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation
The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation is a private foundation, based in Glencoe, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $73K. Net investment income was $35K.
The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation at a glance
In short: The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation gave $73K across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $15K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $72,718
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- Average grant
- $14,544
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Colorado (61% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Crossroad Ministry ($44K). Together the top 5 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroad Ministry Estes Park, CO | General Operating/Services to Persons in Need | $44,000 |
| Chicago Community Loan Fund Chicago, IL | General Operating/Loans in Low & Mod Income Areas | $10,200 |
| Ounce of Prevention Fund Chicago, IL | General Operating Early Childhood Education | $10,000 |
| C&O Historical Society Clifton Forge, VA | General Operating Museum/Preserving History of C&O Railway | $7,000 |
| Salvation Army Chicago, IL | General Operating/Services to Persons in Need | $1,518 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $39,392 | $77,610 | $72,718 | 5 | $34,500 | $2,314 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation is led by John Tuohy, President, Treasurer & Tee on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
John Tuohy
President, Treasurer & Tee
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Kundtz
Vice President & Tee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter J. Tuohy Jr.
Vice President, Tee & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation
How much does The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation give each year?
The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation gave $73K across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation's typical grant size?
The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,544, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation give grants?
The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (30%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation's largest grantees?
The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Crossroad Ministry ($44,000), Chicago Community Loan Fund ($10,200) and Ounce of Prevention Fund ($10,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation's EIN?
The Walter and Mary Tuohy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6558081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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