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Walker Family Foundation is a private corporation based in TONKA BAY, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Mark A Walker. It holds total assets of $700K. Annual income is reported at $317K. Total assets have grown from $10K in 2011 to $737K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and Iowa. According to available records, Walker Family Foundation has made 37 grants totaling $106K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $20K in 2020 to $87K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 9 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.
Walker Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 37 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, IA, WI.
Walker Family Foundation has distributed a total of $106K across 37 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K.
Walker Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Walker Family Foundation is headquartered in TONKA BAY, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Walker | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Terri L Walker | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$59K
Total Assets
$737K
Fair Market Value
$894K
Net Worth
$720K
Grants Paid
$47K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$52K
Distribution Amount
$43K
Total: $722K
Total Grants
37
Total Giving
$106K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Ames, IA | $10K | 2022 |
| Vince Lombardi Cancer FoundationGENERAL OPERATION | Elm Grove, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Sharing And Caring Hands IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Washburn Center For ChildrenGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Minneapolis Parks FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Minnesota Ovarian Cancer AllianceGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Mayo ClinicGENERAL OPERATIONS | Rochester, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Minnesota Zoo FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Apple Valley, MN | $2K | 2022 |
| Lifeline Christian MissionGENERAL OPERATIONS | Westerville, OH | $2K | 2022 |
| Second Harvest HeartlandGENERAL OPERATION | Grand Rapids, MN | $2K | 2022 |
| Union Gospel MissionGENERAL OPERATIONS | Saint Paul, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Minnesota Assistance Council For VeteransOPERATING SUPPORT | Saint Paul, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Gather And Grow (Waconia United Food Shelf)GENERAL OPERATIONS | Waconia, MN | $942 | 2022 |
| Sponsor A Family MnGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2020 |
| Alzheimer'S Association Minnesota-North Dakota ChapterOPERATING SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2020 |