Walter and Clitheroe Engel
Walter and Clitheroe Engel is a private foundation based in Holyoke, Massachusetts. In 2024, it reported 23 grants totaling $273,000 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
Walter and Clitheroe Engel at a glance
In short: Walter and Clitheroe Engel gave $273K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $273,000
- +54.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,870
- +61.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $2,494,297
- -8.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (79% 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 Walter and Clitheroe Engel
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing names Peter H. Engel as the contact for inquiries, specifies no application format, and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline is listed.
- Deadline
- No deadline is listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Peter H Engel
Mailing address: 435 North Hampton St, Holyoke, MA 01040
Phone: (845) 462-0733
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter and Clitheroe Engel funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bardavonhudson Valley Phil ($14K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 13% to Massachusetts, 5% to Connecticut, and 3% to New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Walter and Clitheroe Engel open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 23 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 698% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 202% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $273K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $273K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bardavonhudson Valley Phil Poughkeepsie, NY | General | $14,000 |
| Childrens Home of Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie, NY | General | $14,000 |
| Comm Fdn of Hudson Valley Kingston, NY | General | $14,000 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | General | $14,000 |
| Dutchess Outreach Poughkeepsie, NY | General | $14,000 |
| Fdn for Vassar Brothers Medical Poughkeepsie, NY | General | $14,000 |
| Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation Poughkeepsie, NY | General | $14,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Woodstock, NY | General | $14,000 |
| Mental Health of America of Dutches Poughkeepsie, NY | General | $14,000 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute Brooklyn, NY | General | $14,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 23 grants; the 2023 and 2022 filings report 24 and 22 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,494,297 | $81,905 | $305,610 | $273,000 | 23 | $281,853 | $65,248 | $139,266 |
| 2023 | $2,726,251 | $48,767 | $203,298 | $176,300 | 24 | $181,541 | $59,850 | $134,443 |
| 2022 | $2,880,782 | $31,994 | $192,037 | $155,800 | 22 | $174,860 | $50,335 | $136,138 |
| 2021 | $3,040,825 | $3,079,250 | $38,525 | $34,200 | 9 | $505,316 | $181,389 | — |
| 2020 | $100 | $225 | $225 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter and Clitheroe Engel reported a distributable amount of $139K 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 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated work spans hospice-related research and community education, hunger relief, and education. For example, Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation says it raises and allocates charitable gifts and grants and conducts research and community education on behalf of Hudson Valley Hospice. Dutchess Outreach describes itself as an advocate and provider of hunger and relief services, while Packer Collegiate Institute describes its work as educating students and developing their talents and aspirations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $273,000 through 23 grants. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $14,000, with a median of $14,000.
Among the listed 2024 grants, the foundation gave $14,000 each to Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, Dutchess Outreach, Poly Prep Country Day School, and Packer Collegiate Institute. It gave $7,000 to Unitarian Universalist Service.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen Engel, Peter H. Engel, and Dean Engel as trustees.
Walter and Clitheroe Engel's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dean Engel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter H. Engel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Engel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Walter F. Engel Jr. (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Walter and Clitheroe Engel
How much does Walter and Clitheroe Engel give each year?
Walter and Clitheroe Engel gave $273K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $176K across 24 grants.
What is Walter and Clitheroe Engel's typical grant size?
Walter and Clitheroe Engel's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $11,870, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Walter and Clitheroe Engel give grants?
Walter and Clitheroe Engel gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (13%) and Connecticut (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Poughkeepsie, NY (8 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Kingston, NY (2 grants).
Does Walter and Clitheroe Engel give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Walter and Clitheroe Engel's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Walter and Clitheroe Engel's largest grantees?
Walter and Clitheroe Engel's largest 2024 grantees include Bardavonhudson Valley Phil ($14,000), Childrens Home of Poughkeepsie ($14,000) and Comm Fdn of Hudson Valley ($14,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Walter and Clitheroe Engel?
Walter and Clitheroe Engel reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $282K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $139K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Walter and Clitheroe Engel fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated work spans hospice-related research and community education, hunger relief, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter and Clitheroe Engel?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walter and Clitheroe Engel's EIN?
Walter and Clitheroe Engel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6945393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Walter and Clitheroe Engel 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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