Winter Walk Inc
Winter Walk Inc is a public charity based in Boston, Massachusetts. It raises awareness and funds toward ending homelessness, supports organizations working on prevention, support, and care, and runs year-round education, outreach, and advocacy that culminate in an annual February walk.
Winter Walk Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $464,722
- +228.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $789,824
- +62.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $459,760
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Winter Walk Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Whittier Pl Ste 108 Pmb 251, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (646) 705-1164
Website: https://winterwalk.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Winter Walk Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
Winter Walk describes events and partner organizations in Boston, New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Tallahassee, and Western Massachusetts. The five named 2024 grantees listed above are based in Boston.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Over Troubled Water Inc Boston, MA | Matching Gift | $5,500 |
| New England Center and Home for Vet Boston, MA | Matching Gift | $5,500 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless Boston, MA | Matching Gift | $5,500 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | Matching Gift | $5,500 |
| Women's Lunch Place Inn Boston, MA | Matching Gift | $5,500 |
| Saint Francis House Inc Boston, MA | Matching Gift | $5,500 |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | Matching Gift | $5,500 |
| Breaktime United Inc Boston, MA | Matching Gift | $5,500 |
| Familyaid Boston Inc Boston, MA | Matching Gift | $5,500 |
| Ecclesia Ministries Inc Boston, MA | Matching Gift | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $464,722 | $789,824 | $459,760 | — | — |
| 2024 | $141,498 | $485,731 | $448,665 | $55,000 | 10 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Winter Walk’s stated mission is to raise awareness and funds toward ending homelessness and support organizations working on prevention, support, and care for homeless communities. Its website emphasizes storytelling and education to challenge stigma, alongside advocacy and community walks.
Winter Walk says it supports local nonprofits working to address homelessness. Among its 2024 grantees, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program says its mission is to provide or assure access to high-quality health care for people and families experiencing homelessness. Pine Street Inn says it works to end homelessness through outreach, emergency services, supportive housing, job training, and employment connections. Saint Francis House says it provides refuge and pathways to stability for adults experiencing homelessness and poverty. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Winter Walk reported $55,000 in grants across 10 grants, an average of $5,500 per grant. The five named Boston-area grantees below each received $5,500:
Winter Walk’s website describes an organizational partner process: prospective partners are asked to attend a walk and contribute their registration fee to an existing partner, complete an application for review, and commit to walking annually, recruiting at least 100 fundraisers, and raising at least $10,000. The website says accepted partners benefit from funds raised by participants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following officers and directors:
- Paulina Kusiak Daigle — Executive Di
- Edward Belove — Treasurer
- Delphia Bizzell — Director
- Enrique Colbert — President, C
- Rev June Cooper — Director
- Paul English — Director
- Annissa Essaibi George — Director
- Sue Brady Hartigan — Director
- Kel Kelly — Director
- Dr James O’Connell — Director
Winter Walk Inc is led by Enrique Colbert, President & C on every filing since 2024; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Enrique Colbert
President & C
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annissa Essaibi George
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Delphia Bizzell
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James O'Connell
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
June Cooper
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Williams
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kel Kelly
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin J. Walsh
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul English
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Pulster
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Brady Hartigan
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paulina Kusiak Daigle
Executive Di
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$22K (2024) → $110K (2025)
Edward Belove
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $110K, to Paulina Kusiak Daigle (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Winter Walk Inc
How large is Winter Walk Inc?
Winter Walk Inc reported $465K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $790K.
What does Winter Walk Inc fund?
Winter Walk’s stated mission is to raise awareness and funds toward ending homelessness and support organizations working on prevention, support, and care for homeless communities. Its website emphasizes storytelling and education to challenge stigma, alongside advocacy and community walks. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Winter Walk Inc?
Winter Walk Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check winterwalk.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Winter Walk Inc make grants?
Winter Walk describes events and partner organizations in Boston, New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Tallahassee, and Western Massachusetts. The five named 2024 grantees listed above are based in Boston.
What is Winter Walk Inc's EIN?
Winter Walk Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0734185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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