Ednamae Walsh Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 99-6524386 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$5.2M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$300,000
Total assets$19M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $93,309 and $500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
93% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Health Science | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $1,423,000 |
| Unbound Now | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $625,000 |
| Education for All Children | Portsmouth, NH | Program support | $600,000 |
| Aha Projects | Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $500,000 |
| The Texas Tribune | Austin, TX | Program support | $500,000 |
| Cade Creativity Labs | Gainesville, FL | Program support | $300,000 |
| Kijabe Children's Education Fund | Essex, MA | Program support | $300,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Program support | $300,000 |
| Medical Institute for Sexual Health | Dallas, TX | Program support | $208,000 |
| Institute on Violence Abuse and Trauma | San Diego, CA | Program support | $150,000 |
| Goodvision USA | Newtonville, MA | Program support | $100,000 |
| Kupenda for the Children | Hampton, NH | Program support | $93,309 |
| Philanthropy in Action | Tyler, TX | Program support | $50,000 |
| Promise Academy | Peoria, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Program support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,174,309 | 15 |
| 2024 | $4,724,020 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642649349101104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-6524386
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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