Walton Rick & Kathy Charitable Tr Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Walton Rick & Kathy Charitable Tr Fdn is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $160,000. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
61% 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 | $1.4 million | 38 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 24 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 41 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Walton Rick & Kathy Charitable Tr Fdn 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 Walton Rick & Kathy Charitable Tr Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 31 | $1.7 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 2 | $80,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston | Inspire and enable youth to | $160,000 |
| First Tee of Greater Houston | Empower kids and teens thru | $100,000 |
| Pets for the Elderly Foundation | Provides companionship to | $100,000 |
| Stuff the Sleigh | Benefit pediatric cancer | $100,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries (Meal on Wheels) | Meal on wheels | $100,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Provide food for better | $100,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | Provide permanent sanctuary | $100,000 |
| Montgomery County Food Bank | General operating | $100,000 |
| Houston SPCA | General support | $70,000 |
| Amazing Place | Empower lives disrupted by | $70,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundati | Builds mortgage-free home | $50,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| The Women's Home | General support | $50,000 |
| The 100 Club | Support service animals | $50,000 |
| Montgomery County Womens Center | Provide safe shelter to | $50,000 |
| Child Advocates | Volunteers speak up for | $50,000 |
| The Rose (Breast Cancer Center) | Provide screening, | $50,000 |
| The Womens Resource of Greater Houston | Help women to make choices | $50,000 |
| Texas Equusearch | Search for missing persons | $50,000 |
| The Briarwood School | General operating | $50,000 |
| Outward Bound | Provide experiential and | $50,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | General operating | $30,000 |
| Puppies Behind Bars | Trains incarcerated | $30,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Family Supoort | General support | $30,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | General operating | $30,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Central Texas | General operating | $30,000 |
| Service Members Undertaking Disabled | General operating | $30,000 |
| Homeless Veterans Services of Dallas | General operating | $30,000 |
| Meals for Vets | General operating | $30,000 |
| Retina Foundation of the Southwest | General operating | $30,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Build & donate specially | $30,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | General operating | $30,000 |
| Houston Zoo | General operating | $30,000 |
| Family Violence Prevention Service | General operating | $30,000 |
| Therapy Animals of San Antonio | General operating | $30,000 |
| Camp Summit | General support | $30,000 |
| New Friends New Life | General operating | $30,000 |
| The Parish School | General support | $30,000 |
| 300 Justice Road | General operating | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Disaster Relief | General operating | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cecilia K Walton Aka Kathleen D
- Richard C Walton
- Kenneth L Richmond
- Michael Booker
- Bryan D Zschiesche
- Stephen A Mendel
- Charles Schwab Trust Co of Delaware
Questions people ask
Does Walton Rick & Kathy Charitable Tr Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walton Rick & Kathy Charitable Tr Fdn give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Walton Rick & Kathy Charitable Tr Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Cecilia K Walton Aka Kathleen D (Co-Trustee), Richard C Walton (Co-Trustee), Kenneth L Richmond (Co-Trustee) and Michael Booker (Co-Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Walton Rick & Kathy Charitable Tr Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, food and hunger and youth programs.