Wallace Walter F Jr Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Wallace Walter F Jr Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $238,911 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $19,456 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$238,911
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$19,456
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $174,016 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $169,682 | 11 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $174,016 | 12 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $238,911 | 14 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Walter Wallace Jr Memorial Foundat 320 S Canal St Fl 12, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 461-5154 |
| What to submit | Written request including information concerning the use of amount awarded. |
| Restrictions | Awards are made to educational, scientific literary and religious organizations within the meaning of irc sec. 501 |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $55,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $18,911 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College | Program support | $25,000 |
| Young Americas Foundation FM Kirby Freedom Center | Program support | $25,000 |
| Water Missions International | Program support | $20,000 |
| American Private Radio | Program support | $20,000 |
| Ashbrook Center | Program support | $20,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Program support | $20,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Program support | $20,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Program support | $18,911 |
| Libertas Network | Program support | $15,000 |
| Ed Choice | Program support | $15,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Leadership Institute Stephen PJ Wood Building | Program support | $10,000 |
| Campus Reform Steven PJ Wood Building | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Family Foundation of Va | Program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Virginia F Wallace
- David W Savitz
Questions people ask
Does Wallace Walter F Jr Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wallace Walter F Jr Memorial Foundation give?
$238,911 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $19,456.
Who runs Wallace Walter F Jr Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Virginia F Wallace (Trustee - Part Time) and David W Savitz (Trustee - Part Time).