The Jeff and Mary Walker Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jeff and Mary Walker Foundation is a private foundation in Durango, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $120,111 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $68,409. 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$120,111
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$68,409
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $302,707 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $264,990 | 25 | $0 |
| 2023 | $302,707 | 22 | $0 |
| 2024 | $120,111 | 9 | $0 |
How to apply
The Jeff and Mary Walker 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4 | $99,509 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,352 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $68,409 | |
| Shanta Foundation | Help Sustain community development programs | $30,000 |
| Lupus Foundation of America | support for research to cure/provide medication for people with lupus | $7,000 |
| Genius Recovery Foundation Inc | Treatment & Prevention Services | $5,000 |
| Sisters of St Benedict | Benedictine community of women | $5,000 |
| Childfund | Assistance to Indigent Children | $3,352 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | End Homeless one life at a time | $1,000 |
| Individual | Training for volunteers to provide the world with education and healthcare | $250 |
| Individual | Public broadcasting in Colorado | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey D Walker
- Mary T Walker
Questions people ask
Does The Jeff and Mary Walker Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jeff and Mary Walker Foundation give?
$120,111 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Jeff and Mary Walker Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey D Walker (President) and Mary T Walker (Secretary).