Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation
The Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Golden, Colorado. In 2024, it reported 17 grants totaling $1,349,301 to charitable organizations, including education, church, and other organizations.
Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), top state Colorado. 76% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,349,301
- +75.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +183.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $79,371
- -38.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,500
- Total assets
- $357,738
- -74.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 76% first-time grantees (13 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 430 Indiana St 200, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 643-5775
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Prager University ($340K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 28 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Colorado (29%), California (25%), Virginia (15%), Texas (9%), and Illinois (8%). The listed grants also included recipients in Arizona and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation open to new grantees?
76%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 17 grantees (76%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $199K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $225K repeat.
- 24% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $770K (2023) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA | Program Support | $340,000 |
| Ace Scholarships Greenwood Village, CO | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Stand Together Trust Arlington, VA | Program Support | $200,000 |
| USA Transfrom Southlake, TX | Program Support | $125,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Program Support | $105,000 |
| Christian Ministry Alliance Chicago, IL | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Westpoint Association of Graduates West Point, NY | Program Support | $84,000 |
| Brave Church Englewood, CO | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Voice Centennial, CO | Program Support | $26,500 |
| Colorado Christian Academy Englewood, CO | Program Support | $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 | $357,738 | — | $1,397,919 | $1,349,301 | 17 | $1,372,396 | — | $1,254 |
| 2023 | $1,388,974 | $241,065 | $807,648 | $769,500 | 6 | $805,853 | $129,270 | $1,084 |
| 2022 | $1,955,557 | $3,103,389 | $1,147,832 | $1,147,820 | 5 | $1,147,832 | $39,660 | $19,801 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Colorado Christian Academy, which describes its mission as providing “an innovative Christ-centered education” that prioritizes academic achievement and the development of the whole child.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $1,349,301. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $340,000, with a median of $26,500. The largest grants included $340,000 to Prager University, $250,000 to ACE Scholarships, $200,000 to Stand Together Trust, $125,000 to USA Transfrom, $105,000 to Turning Point USA, and $100,000 to Christian Ministry Alliance. Other grants included $84,000 to Westpoint Association of Graduates, $50,000 to Brave Church, and $25,000 to Colorado Christian Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tim Walsh as president and Lisa Walsh as VP/secretary/treasurer.
Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation is led by Tim Walsh, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tim Walsh
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Walsh
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation
How much does Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation give each year?
Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $770K across 6 grants.
What is Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $26,500, and its average grant was $79,371, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation that year got $43K on average.
Where does Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation give grants?
Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (25%) and Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants), Englewood, CO (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (17 grants).
Who are Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Prager University ($340,000), Ace Scholarships ($250,000) and Stand Together Trust ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation?
Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation reported $358K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Colorado Christian Academy, which describes its mission as providing “an innovative Christ-centered education” that prioritizes academic achievement and the development of the whole child. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation's EIN?
Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4344241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation 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 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Tim and Lisa Walsh Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tim-and-lisa-walsh-family-foundation-morg_ae98377c8a534e9abd16caaabed2a68b
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