Walking Softer
EIN 853237904Total Given 2023–2023
$6K
3 grants · $6K avg/year
based on 1 yr of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $2K–$2K
grant size
0%
transactional · single-year
repeat
$34.5M
Assets (2024)
3
Distinct Recipients
About
Consulting
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
Young Leaders Award
Phone
(949) 253-9600
Deadlines
Various
How to Apply
Candidates should be nominated using the form on Walking Softer's website.
Restrictions
Only leaders based in the US and Canada are eligible.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $5.9M | $4.5M | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | $11.7M | $10.8M | N/A |
| 2023 | $6K | $32.0M | $11.9M | 3 |
| 2024 | N/A | $34.5M | $17.2M | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 3 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$2K
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$3K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
TB
Tighe Brown
President/Director
Leadership
GM
George McCrimlisk
Treasurer/Director
Leadership
AD
Ali Dunford-Milburn
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
AV
Alex Vilgertshofer
Secretary
Leadership
JR
Jerry Rickmeyer
Director
TB
Tighe Brown
President/Director
Leadership
AD
Ali Dunford-Milburn
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
JR
Jerry Rickmeyer
Director
GM
George McCrimlisk
Director
TB
Tighe Brown
President/Director
Leadership
AD
Ali Dunford-Milburn
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
JR
Jerry Rickmeyer
Director
GM
George McCrimlisk
Director
MG
Matt Gless
Treasurer/Director/President
Leadership
TB
Tighe Brown
President/Director
Leadership
AD
Ali Dunford-Milburn
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
JR
Jerry Rickmeyer
Director
VF
Victoria Flaherty
President/Director
Leadership
MG
Matt Gless
Treasurer/Director
Leadership
AD
Ali Dunford-Milburn
Secretary
Leadership
JR
Jerry Rickmeyer
Director
Grants Awarded (3 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Munk foundation for the Oceans | La Jolla, CA | $3,000 | TO HELP WITH EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND OCEAN CONSERVATION | 2023 |
| Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | $2,000 | TO HELP WITH THE PROTECTION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE WORLD'S OCEAN, WAES, AND BEACHES THROUGH A POWERFUL ACTIVIST NETWORK | 2023 |
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | Oakland, CA | $1,250 | TO SUPPORT THE BUILDING BELONGING FUND | 2023 |