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Walking Stick Family Fund is a private trust based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Joan Fitzgerald. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $127K. Total assets have grown from $708K in 2014 to $1.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, New York and Maine. According to available records, Walking Stick Family Fund has made 63 grants totaling $137K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $83K in 2022 to $53K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $10K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 52 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Maine, New York, which account for 65% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 52 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Walking Stick Family Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 63 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, ME, NY.
Walking Stick Family Fund has distributed a total of $137K across 63 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $10K.
Walking Stick Family Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Walking Stick Family Fund is headquartered in CAMBRIDGE, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amos Denny | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joan Fitzgerald | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frances Denny | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Denny | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$70K
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
$53K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$27K
Distribution Amount
$90K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
63
Total Giving
$137K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
52
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| WburCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| A Climate To ThriveCHARITABLE | Mount Desert, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Grow Native MassachusettsCHARITABLE | Waltham, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Cambridge Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Rainforest TrustCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| American RiversCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Enviromental Defense FundCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Public Radio Arizona - KjzzCHARITABLE | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Wgvu Publuc Media (Grand Rapids Mi)CHARITABLE | Grand Rapids, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Wyso (Yellow Springs Oh)CHARITABLE | Yellow Springs, OH | $1K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $750 | 2023 |
| Inside Climate NewsCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Turtle StudiosCHARITABLE | Newton, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Appalacian Mountain ClubCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Amazon WatchCHARITABLE | Oakloand, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| The Maine Monitormain Center For Public Interest ReportingCHARITABLE | Hallowell, ME | $450 | 2023 |
| Sustainable HarvestCHARITABLE | Ellsworth, ME | $450 | 2023 |
| IlovemountainsCHARITABLE | Boone, NC | $400 | 2023 |
| Emerald Necklace ConervancyCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $350 | 2023 |
| Nofa MassachusettsCHARITABLE | Florence, MA | $7K | 2022 |
| The Sylvia CenterCHARITABLE | The Bronx, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| West Virginia Public BroadcastingCHARITABLE | Charleston, WV | $3K | 2022 |
| Jesup Memorial LibraryCHARITABLE | Bar Harbor, ME | $3K | 2022 |
| National Young Farmers AssociationCHARITABLE | Albany, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Town Of Tremont-Bass Harbor LibraryCHARITABLE | Bernard, ME | $2K | 2022 |
| Rainforest AllianceCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Greenpeace FundCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners AssociationCHARITABLE | Unity, ME | $2K | 2022 |
| Foundation For Public Broadcasting In GeorgiaCHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2022 |
| Maine Farmland TrustCHARITABLE | Belfast, ME | $2K | 2022 |
| Wfae (Charlotte Nc)CHARITABLE | Charlotte, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| Arizona Public LibraryCHARITABLE | Tucson, AZ | $1K | 2022 |
| Iowa Public Radio - KwoiCHARITABLE | Des Moines, IA | $1K | 2022 |
| Project VeritasCHARITABLE | Mamaroneck, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Global Disaster Relief TeamCHARITABLE | Holliston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Wdet 1019 FmCHARITABLE | Detroit, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Wesa 905 (Pittsburgh Pa)CHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio AssociationCHARITABLE | Milwaukee, WI | $1K | 2022 |
| WjctCHARITABLE | Jacksonville, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| WlrnCHARITABLE | Miami, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Youngstown State University - 885 WysuCHARITABLE | Youngstown, OH | $1K | 2022 |
| Environmental League Of MassachusettsCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $750 | 2022 |