Walther Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walther Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $435,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $32,500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$435,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$32,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$268,594
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $470,000 the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $480,000 | 18 | $101,955 |
| 2023 | $470,000 | 20 | $175,640 |
| 2024 | $435,000 | 16 | $268,594 |
How to apply
Walther 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 Walther Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $365,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Coast Guard Alumni Association | General Support | $50,000 |
| KIPP Bay Area Schools | General Support | $50,000 |
| 826 Valencia | General Support | $40,000 |
| Life Learning Academy | General Support | $40,000 |
| Mindful Life Project | General Support | $40,000 |
| Reading Partners | General Support | $35,000 |
| Smart | General Support | $35,000 |
| AIM High | General Support | $35,000 |
| Swords to Plowshares | General Support | $30,000 |
| Tides Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony AIM Program | General Support | $15,000 |
| Blue Bear School of Music | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Westminster School Foundation U | General Support | $10,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | General Support | $10,000 |
| Epiphany School | General Support | $5,000 |
| More Than Words | General Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger O Walther
- Anne N Walther
- Christine W Tripp
Questions people ask
Does Walther Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walther Foundation give?
$435,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $32,500.
Who runs Walther Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Roger O Walther (President), Anne N Walther (VP/Treasurer) and Christine W Tripp (Sec/Exec Dir).
What does Walther Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.