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Walder Operations Ltd is a private corporation based in SKOKIE, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Joseph A Walder. It holds total assets of $3.4M. Annual income is reported at $7.8M. Total assets have grown from $2.1M in 2018 to $3.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Walder Education - Walder Education is a Jewish Teachers Resource Center empowering educators with the tools for success, using innovative curricula from renowned educational institutions around the world. Walder Education is dedicated to promoting the highest quality Judaic and secular education for all Jewish children and schools, regardless of affiliation. The program promotes student success by providing teachers with the best tools and resources to ensure that they can effectively reach each student. Walder Education produces a wide variety of educational content, including audio/visual, posters, games, art projects, and religious and secular curriculum. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. According to available records, Walder Operations Ltd has made 6 grants totaling $186K, with a median grant of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $12K to $62K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Walder Education - Walder Education is a Jewish Teachers Resource Center empowering educators with the tools for success, using innovative curricula from renowned educational institutions around the world. Walder Education is dedicated to promoting the highest quality Judaic and secular education for all Jewish children and schools, regardless of affiliation. The program promotes student success by providing teachers with the best tools and resources to ensure that they can effectively reach each student. Walder Education produces a wide variety of educational content, including audio/visual, posters, games, art projects, and religious and secular curriculum.
Expenses: $3.7M
Walder Science Walder Science provides educational STEM enrichment programs and teacher support through the prism of Jewish values. Enrichment programs are targeted primarily toward students at Chicago-area Jewish day schools and include exhibits, demonstrations, competitions, after-school programs, and opportunities to work in both collaborative and individual settings. The main goal is to pique the participants curiosity and scientific interests by designing engaging projects and allowing students to work at their own pace, encouraging young researchers to arrive at and take ownership of their own discoveries. Teacher support programs provide professional education and resources in order to increase the pool of skilled math and science teachers in Jewish parochial high schools
Expenses: $4M
Walder Education - Walder Education is a Jewish Teachers Resource Center empowering educators with the tools for success, using innovative curricula from renowned educational institutions around the world. Walder Education is dedicated to promoting the highest quality Judaic and secular education for all Jewish children and schools, regardless of affiliation. The program promotes student success by providing teachers with the best tools and resources to ensure that they can effectively reach each student. Walder Education produces a wide variety of educational content, including audio/visual, posters, games, art projects, and religious and secular curriculum. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL.
Walder Operations Ltd has distributed a total of $186K across 6 grants. The median grant size is $19K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $12K to $62K.
Walder Operations Ltd typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Walder Operations Ltd is headquartered in SKOKIE, IL.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Coughlin | Treasurer | $100K | $0 | $100K |
| Elizabeth Walder | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$7.8M
Total Assets
$3.4M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$3.1M
Grants Paid
$198K
Contributions
$7.4M
Net Investment Income
$2K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$186K
Average Grant
$31K
Median Grant
$19K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$19K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kehillah Jewish Educational Fund KjFurtherance of charitable, religious, and Jewish educational purposes | Skokie, IL | $62K | 2023 |
| Lubavitch Girls High SchoolFurtherance of charitable, religious, and Jewish educational purposes | Chicago, IL | $19K | 2023 |
| Hanna SachsFurtherance of charitable, religious, and Jewish educational purposes | Chicago, IL | $19K | 2023 |
| Arie CrownFurtherance of charitable, religious, and Jewish educational purposes | Skokie, IL | $13K | 2023 |
| PlaythinksFurtherance of charitable, religious, and Jewish educational purposes | Chicago, IL | $12K | 2023 |