John & Carol Walter Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
John & Carol Walter Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.6 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $14,700 and the largest $6.3 million. 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$6.6 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$14,700
- Largest grant$6.3 million
- Assets$23.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $852,832 the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 17 | $24.1 million |
| 2024 | $852,832 | 15 | $26.7 million |
| 2025 | $6.6 million | 10 | $23.8 million |
How to apply
John & Carol Walter Family Foundation Inc 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 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $6.5 million |
| Illinois | 3 | $52,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | General purpose | $6.3 million |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago | General purpose | $32,000 |
| Artis-Naples | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Paws Chicago | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Naples Community Church | General purpose | $14,400 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Naples Zoo | General purpose | $7,500 |
| The Field Museum | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lindsay Walter Carlton
- John R Walter
- Carol A Walter
- Scott George
- Noah Pettit
Questions people ask
Does John & Carol Walter Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John & Carol Walter Family Foundation Inc give?
$6.6 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $14,700.
Who runs John & Carol Walter Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lindsay Walter Carlton (Director/Pres/Asst Tr), John R Walter (Director/Vice Pres/Treasur), Carol A Walter (Director/Vice Pres/Sec) and Scott George (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.