Walking Softer
Walking Softer is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jackson, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34.5M in total assets. In 2024, it made $5.3M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $374K.
Walking Softer at a glance
- Total assets
- $34,541,891
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $17,199,926
- +44.9% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $5,284,858
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $6,218,224
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Walking Softer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Munk foundation for the Oceans La Jolla, CA | To help with exploration and discovery through scientific research, education, and ocean conservation | $3,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | To help with the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waes, and beaches through a powerful activist network | $2,000 |
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Oakland, CA | To Support the Building Belonging Fund | $1,250 |
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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 | $34,541,891 | $17,199,926 | $6,218,224 | — | — | $5,284,858 | $373,697 |
| 2023 | $32,023,225 | $11,872,027 | $6,096,245 | $6,250 | 3 | $5,623,712 | $2,034,375 |
| 2022 | $11,745,998 | $10,781,011 | $1,920,504 | — | — | $2,396,557 | — |
| 2021 | $5,881,186 | $4,500,302 | $614,314 | — | — | $539,314 | $122 |
| 2020 | — | — | $11,642 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Walking Softer is led by Tighe Brown, President & Director on every filing since 2021; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tighe Brown
President & Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$24K (2021) → $300K (2024)
Jerry Rickmeyer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George McCrimlisk
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ali Dunford-Milburn
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$42K (2021) → $88K (2024)
Alex Vilgertshofer
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$190K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Matt Gless (2020–2021) — Treasurer, Director & President
- Former: Victoria Flaherty (2020) — President & Director
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 $300K, to Tighe Brown (President/Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Walking Softer
How large is Walking Softer?
Walking Softer reported $34.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $17.2M.
What is Walking Softer?
Walking Softer is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jackson, WY. It holds $34.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Walking Softer operate?
Walking Softer has awarded grants in California.
What is Walking Softer's EIN?
Walking Softer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3237904. 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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