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Walking Softer is a private corporation based in JACKSON, WY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is Blake Oswalt. It holds total assets of $34.5M. Annual income is reported at $19.8M. Total assets have grown from $5.9M in 2021 to $34.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Education program designed for high school students to learn about climate change and sustainability. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in United States and Canada. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Education program designed for high school students to learn about climate change and sustainability
Expenses: $696K
Young leaders award a year long program that supports passionate young leaders who are vital agents of change and innovators of solutions for our planet
Expenses: $278K
Annual summit with changemakers to raise awareness on the current state of our planet
Expenses: $361K
Six-month program supporting founders and executives in their 20s-30s developing early-stage climate and sustainability solutions. Includes $50,000 funding, executive coaching, leadership development, and networking with peers.
Free program for high school students teaching sustainability knowledge and empowering participation in community-based environmental solutions.
Immersive gatherings convening business, philanthropic, and scientific leaders to discuss climate and sustainability solutions.
Education program designed for high school students to learn about climate change and sustainability.
Walking Softer typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is Rolling - 2026 applications open (check website for specific dates). Young Leaders Award: Must be founder/CEO/Executive Director in 20s-30s, based in US/Canada, committed to full-time work for 1-2+ years, minimum $30,000 annual operating budget.
Walking Softer is headquartered in JACKSON, WY. The foundation primarily funds organizations in United States, Canada.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tighe Brown | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $234K | $5K | $239K |
| Ali Dunford-Milburn | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $103K | $7K | $110K |
| Jerry Rickmeyer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Mccrimlisk | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$34.5M
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Net Worth
$28.9M
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No individual grant records are available. Visit the foundation's 990-PF filings below for detailed grantee information.