Walter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$32,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $51,500 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,160 | 1 | $846,004 |
| 2024 | $51,500 | 2 | $956,135 |
| 2025 | $32,000 | 2 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Walter Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Walter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $32,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for the Arts | To provide operating capital to support its financial needs | $20,000 |
| The Sanborn Western Camps | To provide operating capital to support its financial needs | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karl E Walter Jr
- Dan Gardner
Questions people ask
Does Walter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter Family Foundation give?
$32,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Walter Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karl E Walter Jr (President) and Dan Gardner (Secretary).
What does Walter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.