Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr
Preselected recipients only
Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $365,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$365,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $356,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $5.2 million |
| 2023 | $368,500 | 15 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $356,000 | 15 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $365,000 | 15 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr 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 Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 14 | $335,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Charleston | General operating | $65,000 |
| Fund for the Arts | General operating | $40,000 |
| West Virginia Symphony Orchestra | General operating | $35,000 |
| Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart the Very Reverend Donald X | General operating | $35,000 |
| St Frances Animal Center | General operating | $30,000 |
| Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences | General operating | $30,000 |
| The Kanawha Charleston Humane Association | General operating | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council | General operating | $25,000 |
| Rea of Hope Fellowship Home Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundtion | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Charleston Chamber Music Society | General operating | $10,000 |
| Buckskin Council | General operating | $10,000 |
| WV Independent Colleges & Universities Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| WV State University Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Charleston Light Opera Guild | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Truist Bank
- Richard B Walker
- D Stephen Walker
- Michael S Walker
- Cecil P Walker
Questions people ask
Does Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr give?
$365,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Truist Bank (Trustee), Richard B Walker (Advisory Committee Member), D Stephen Walker (Advisory Committee Member) and Michael S Walker (Advisory Committee Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and animals.