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Walters Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MILFORD, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. It holds total assets of $17.9M. Annual income is reported at $9.9M. Total assets have grown from $890K in 2015 to $17.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of arts & culture. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Walters Family Foundation has made 74 grants totaling $4.6M, with a median grant of $51K. Annual giving has grown from $808K in 2020 to $976K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2M distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $200K, with an average award of $62K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, North Carolina, Utah, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$58K
Average Grant
$61K
Largest Grant
$115K
Based on 14 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.
Walters Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of arts & culture. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 74 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, NC, UT.
Walters Family Foundation has distributed a total of $4.6M across 74 grants. The median grant size is $51K, with an average of $62K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $200K.
Walters Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Walters Family Foundation is headquartered in MILFORD, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph P Walters | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol A Walters | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter S Walters | SECRETARY, TREASURER, DIRE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew D Walters | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah J Early | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$17.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$17.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
74
Total Giving
$4.6M
Average Grant
$62K
Median Grant
$51K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Institute Of ArtsWFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE DIA TO CREATE EXPERIENCES THAT HELP EACH VISITOR FIND PERSONAL MEANING IN ART. | Detroit, MI | $200K | 2023 |
| Conservation Resource AllianceWFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S WATERWAYS, WILDLIFE, AND FORESTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. | Traverse City, MI | $150K | 2023 |
| Eastern Market CorpWWF FUNDING WILL HELP EMPOWER DETROIT STUDENTS TO BE POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. | Detroit, MI | $125K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Thunder Bay National Marine SanctuaryWFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO FUND AND SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS OF THE THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT THE SANCTUARY BUILDING AND WITHIN THE SANCTUARY BOUNDARIES. | Alpena, MI | $115K | 2023 |
| Global DetroitWFF FUNDING WILL HELP ADVOCATE AND EXECUTE STRATEGIES TO DRIVE EQUITABLE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH IMMIGRANT INCLUSION. | Detroit, MI | $75K | 2023 |
| Racquet Up DetroitWFF FUNDING WILL HELP SUPPORT AND EMPOWER DETROIT YOUTH TO ACHIEVE THIER FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH AN OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM CONSISTING OF SQUASH, ACADEMICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. | Detroit, MI | $60K | 2023 |
| Midtown Detroit IncWFF FUNDING WILL HELP FOSTER COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDTOWN AND NEW CENTER AREAS OF DETROIT THOUGH COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS. | Detroit, MI | $53K | 2023 |
| Venture NorthWFF FUNDING WILL HELP WITH AFFORDABLE LOANS, MINI GRANTS FOR GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. | Traverse City, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Huron River Watershed CouncilWFF FUNDING WILL HELP PROTECT AND RESTORE THE RIVER FOR HEALTHY AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES. | Ann Arbor, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Insideout Literary ArtsWWF FUNDING WILL HELP THROUGH CREATIVE WRITING. INSIDEOUT INSPIRES AND EQUIPS YOUNG PEOPLE TO THINK CRITICALLY, CREATE BRAVELY, AND SHARE THEIR VOICES WITH THE WORLD. | Detroit, MI | $28K | 2023 |
| Design For JoyWFF FUNDING WILL PROVIDE WOMEN IN CRISIS WITH STABILITY THROUGH IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT, REMOVING THE STIGMA OF VULNERABILITY. | Raleigh, NC | $25K | 2023 |
| Michigan State UniversityWFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY BY CONTRIBUTING TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO HELP STUDENTS WITH RISING COST OF COLLEGE EDUCATION. | East Lansing, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| American Rivers IncWFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PROTECT WILD RIVERS, RESTORE DAMAGED RIVERS, AND CONSERVE CLEAN WATER FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE. | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Miami UniversityWFF FUNDING WILL HELP SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. | Oxford, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Downtown Boxing Gym Youth ProgrmWWF FUNDING WILL HELP EMPOWER DETROIT STUDENTS TO BE POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. | Detroit, MI | $100K | 2022 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy IncWFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO UNDERTAKE THE ESTABLISHMENT, IMPROVEMENT, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND CONSERVATION OF PUBLIC PARKS, PROMENADES, AND OTHER PUBLIC GREEN SPACE ALONG THE DETROIT INTERNATIONAL RIVERFRONT FOR THE RECREATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN PERPETUITY. | Detroit, MI | $100K | 2022 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & Development Council IncWFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO CONSERVE THE FORESTS, LAKES AND STREAMS OF NORTHEAST MICHIGAN. | Gaylord, MI | $75K | 2022 |
| Techtown DetroitWFF FUNDING WILL HELP TECHTOWN DETROIT TO PROVIDE A POWERFUL CONNECTION TO A BROAD NETWORK OF RESOURCES, CATALYZING ENTIRE COMMUNITIES OF ENTREPRENEURS BEST POISED TO ENERGIZE THE LOCAL ECONOMY. | Detroit, MI | $60K | 2022 |
| Tech Empower AchieveWFF FUNDING WILL HELP ASSIST DETROIT'S CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR WOMEN WHO ARE FACING THE TRILEMMA OF UNEMPLOYMENT, HOUSING INSECURITY, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THESE WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO HELP ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND BRIDGE THE GAP BY EMPOWERING UNHOUSED WOMEN TO BETTER TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. | Detroit, MI | $60K | 2022 |
| The Empowerment PlanWFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY BY EMPLOYING AND TRAINING HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WHO MANUFACTURE SLEEPING BAG COATS FOR THOSE IN NEED. | Detroit, MI | $60K | 2022 |
| Industrial Sewing And Innovation CenterWWF FUNDING WILL HELP TO CEASELESSLY ADVANCE INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE APPAREL MANUFACTURING AND EQUITABLE TALENT FORCE DEVELOPMENT AS RESPONSIBLE STEWARDS FOR THE WELLBEING OF OUR TEAM, PARTNERS, COMMUNITY AND PLANET. | Detroit, MI | $55K | 2022 |
| Lean Rocket LabWFF FUNDING WILL HELP REMOVE COMMON BARRIERS TO INNOVATION BY PROVIDING A COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE FULL OF HIGH ENERGY ENTREPRENEURS, ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, HELPFUL BUSINESS RESOURCES, AND ACCESS TO VARIOUS STAGES OF CAPITAL SO BUSINESSES OR PRODUCTS CAN LAUNCH AND THRIVE. | Jackson, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Kalamazon Reg Ed Service FoundationWFF FUNDING WILL HELP INSPIRE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE BY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF EDUCATIOAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO STUDENTS, FAMILIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND COMMUNITIES. | Portage, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Affirmations Lesbian And Gay CoWFF FUNDING WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE WITHIN GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. | Ferndale, MI | $35K | 2022 |
| Give Merit IncWFF FUNDING WILL HELP ENHANCE AND EXTEND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH THROUGH INNOVATIVE ENRICHMENT AND MENTORSHIP ACTIVITIES. | Detroit, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Lawence Technologicall UniversityWFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY BY CONTRIBUTING TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO HELP STUDENTS WITH RISING COST OF COLLEGE EDUCATION. | Southfield, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Corral Riding AcademyWFF FUNDING WILL EQUIPS ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN HIGH-RISK SITUATIONS THROUGH A LONG-TERM, HOLISTIC PROGRAM OF EQUINE THERAPY AND EDUCATION TO PREPARE EACH GIRL AND HER COMMUNITY WITH SKILLS, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES SO THAT SHE CAN GAIN ACCESS TO A BRIGHT FUTURE. | Cary, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| Waterford Institute IncWFF FUNDING TO HELP PROVIDE ACADEMIC EQUITY FOR ALL LEARNERS THROUGH COMMUNITY, SCHOOL, AND HOME PROGRAMS. | Taylorville, UT | $100K | 2021 |
| The Detroit Institute Of ArtsWFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE DIA TO CREATE EXPERIENCES THAT HELP EACH VISTOR FIND PERSONAL MEANING IN ART. | Detroit, MI | $64K | 2021 |