The Walter S & Lucienne B Driskill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Walter S & Lucienne B Driskill Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Augustine, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $611,874 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $293,241. 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$611,874
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$293,241
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $426,510 the year before.
42% 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 | $3.5 million | 13 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $426,510 | 8 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $611,874 | 12 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
The Walter S & Lucienne B Driskill 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Walter S & Lucienne B Driskill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 2 | $343,241 |
| Illinois | 9 | $218,633 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curiosity 2 Create | Education | $293,241 |
| Mason S Voice Inc | Human services | $50,000 |
| Shepherds College | Educaton | $50,000 |
| YMCA Metropolitan Chicago | Educaton | $35,000 |
| Little Friends Inc | Education | $30,300 |
| Bridge Communities | Homeless shelter and support services | $30,000 |
| Chicago Academy of Sciences (Peggy Notebeart Nature Museum) | Museum and museum activities | $30,000 |
| Child's Voice | Education | $28,333 |
| Boys & Girls Club Chicago | Education | $25,000 |
| Lewis University | Education | $20,000 |
| Elgin Symphony Orchestra | Educaton | $10,000 |
| Sparkforce the Fma Foundation | Educaton | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- June Barnard
- Alexis Alm
- Michele Marko
- Mike Briggs
Questions people ask
Does The Walter S & Lucienne B Driskill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Walter S & Lucienne B Driskill Foundation give?
$611,874 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Walter S & Lucienne B Driskill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists June Barnard (President & Chairman), Alexis Alm (Treasurer & Director), Michele Marko (Secretary & Director) and Mike Briggs (Director).
What does The Walter S & Lucienne B Driskill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.