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W E Walker Foundation is a private trust based in RIDGELAND, MS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1973. The principal officer is Belinda Styres. It holds total assets of $16M. Annual income is reported at $6.1M. Total assets have grown from $9.2M in 2011 to $14.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Mississippi. According to available records, W E Walker Foundation has made 287 grants totaling $5.1M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $724K and $2.4M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.4M distributed across 138 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $168K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 117 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Mississippi, District of Columbia, Texas, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 47 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.
W E Walker Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 287 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MS, DC, TX.
W E Walker Foundation has distributed a total of $5.1M across 287 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $168K.
W E Walker Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (237279902) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
W E Walker Foundation is headquartered in RIDGELAND, MS. While based in MS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belinda Styres | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| W E Walker Iii | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gloria Walker | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Merry Dougherty | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katie Mcbrayer | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew Mallison | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$14.7M
Fair Market Value
$18.4M
Net Worth
$14.7M
Grants Paid
$1.1M
Contributions
$155K
Net Investment Income
$505K
Distribution Amount
$843K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
287
Total Giving
$5.1M
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
117
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GleanersTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $4K | 2023 |
| Ducks UnlimitedTo support the mission of the organization. | Ridgeland, MS | $100K | 2023 |
| Midtown Public Charter SchoolTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $90K | 2023 |
| Midtown PartnersTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $75K | 2023 |
| Young LifeTo support the mission of the organization. | Colorado Springs, CO | $55K | 2023 |
| Jackson Prep FoundationTo support the mission of the organization. | Flowood, MS | $50K | 2023 |
| Mississippi Center For Public PolicyTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $40K | 2023 |
| Mississippi Museum Of ArtTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $35K | 2023 |
| The Heritage FoundationTo support the mission of the organization. | Washington, DC | $35K | 2023 |
| Concerned Women For AmericaTo support the mission of the organization. | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Andrew Jackson Council Boy Scouts Of AmericaTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $30K | 2023 |
| Ksw FoundationTo support the Foundation. | Ridgeland, MS | $25K | 2023 |
| Unite Ms FoundationTo Support the Mission of the Organization | Jackson, MS | $25K | 2023 |
| Msw FoundationTo support the Foundation. | Ridgeland, MS | $25K | 2023 |
| Wew FoundationTo support the Foundation. | Ridgeland, MS | $25K | 2023 |
| First Liberty InstituteTo support the mission of the organization. | Plano, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Mississippi Childrens MuseumTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $25K | 2023 |
| Mercy House Teen ChallengeTo support the mission of the organization. | Georgetown, MS | $25K | 2023 |
| The Mccallie Public CharterTo support the mission of the organization. | Chattanooga, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Jefferson Scholars FoundationTo support the mission of the organization. | Charlottesville, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Kaleidoscope Heights AcademyTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $15K | 2023 |
| Samaritan'S PurseTo support the mission of the organization. | Boone, NC | $15K | 2023 |
| Amerson Music MinistriesTo support the mission of the organization | Granada Hills, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Empower MississippiTo support the mission of the organization. | Ridgeland, MS | $15K | 2023 |
| Usa International Ballet CompetitionTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $13K | 2023 |
| Refill Jackson InitiativeTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $12K | 2023 |
| Millsaps CollegeTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $12K | 2023 |
| Canine Companions For IndependenceTo support the mission of the organization. | Orlando, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Young Americans For Liberty Foundationto support the mission of the organization | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The Reedemer'S SchoolTo support the mission of the organization | Jackson, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Prager University FoundationTo support the mission of the organization. | Sherman Oaks, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ms Museum Of Natural Sciences FoundationTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Mercy ChefsTo support the mission of the organization. | Portsmouth, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Rideability Therapeutic Riding CenterTo support the mission of the organization. | Brandon, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Mississippi Baptist Convention BoardTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| But God MinistriesTo support the mission of the organization. | Madison, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Fondren Renaissance FoundationTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Palmer Home For ChildrenTo support the mission of the organization. | Columbus, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Marion County Historical SocietyTo support the mission of the organization. | Marion, OH | $10K | 2023 |
| Mississippi OperaTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| New Stage TheatreTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For MsTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Lifeline Children'S ServicesTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| St Stephens Episcopal ChurchTo support the mission of the organization. | Vestavia Hills, AL | $5K | 2023 |
| GritsTo support the mission of the organization. | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The First Tee Of Central MsTo Support the Mission of the Organization | Flowood, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Mississippi Symphony OrchestraTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| RealTo support the mission of the organization. | Baton Rouge, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| Dixie National Sale Of Junior ChampionsTo support the mission of the organization. | Ms State University, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Honduras Medical MissionTo support the mission of the organization. | Jackson, MS | $5K | 2023 |