The Walters Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Walters Family Foundation is a private foundation in Milford, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$24.4 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $975,500 the year before.
73% of its 2024 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 | $975,500 | 14 | $24.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 22 | $24.4 million |
How to apply
The Walters Family 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 Walters Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 17 | $1.1 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Resource Alliance | Wff funding will help to preserve and protect northern michigan's waterways, wildlife, and forests for future generations. | $150,000 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & Development Council Inc | Wff funding will help the work across forests, lakes and streams of northern michigan to improve economic, environmental, educational and recreational opportunities to engage people in conservation stewardship to support sustainable, empowered communities rich with protected natural resources. | $125,000 |
| Lawrence Technological University | Wff funding will help the private university by contributing to scholarship funds to help students with rising cost of college education. | $120,000 |
| Racquet Up Detroit | Wff funding will help support and empower detroit youth to achieve thier full potential through a demanding and inspiring long-term extracurricular mentoring program of squash, academics, and community service. | $100,000 |
| Lean Rocket Lab | Wff funding will help remove common barriers to innovation by providing a collaborative workspace full of high energy entrepreneurs, advanced educational programming, helpful business resources, and access to various stages of capital so businesses or products can launch and thrive. | $90,000 |
| Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center | Wff fundings will help to empower perople with freedom to relentlessly pursue innovation for better industry, better lives. | $75,000 |
| Headwaters Land Conservancy | Wff funding will help to protect the natural diversity and beauty of northeast michigan by preserving significant land and scenic areas and fostering appreciation and understanding of the environment. | $68,000 |
| Center for Success Network | Wff funding will help to unite literacy and community to empower students in the journey of education. | $65,000 |
| Shakespeare in Detroit | Wff funding will help to enhance and support the cultural, educational, and financial growth of detroit with professional theatre created through a conscious lens of equity, diversity and inclusion. | $65,000 |
| Teach Empower Achieve | Wff funding will help to enhance the lives of women facing barriers to employment through providing workforce training, education, skill development, coaching, and mentorship services. | $60,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Wff funding will help conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and associated habitats for north america waterfowl. | $50,000 |
| Huron River Watershed Council | Wff funding will help protect and restore the river for healthy and vibrant communities. | $50,000 |
| Venture North | Wff funding will help with affordable loans, mini grants for growth and professional business consulting services for small businesses. | $50,000 |
| Give Merit | Wff funding will help to enhance and extend educational opportunities to underserve youth through innovative enrichment mentorship and athletic activities. | $40,000 |
| Book Harvest | Wff funding will help to provide books to children who need them and engage familities and communities to promote children's lifelong literacy and academic success. | $30,000 |
| American Rivers Inc | Wff funding will help to protect wild rivers, restore damaged rivers, and conserve clean water for people and nature. | $25,000 |
| Miami University | Wff funding will help support educational and research activities. | $20,000 |
| Designed for Joy | Wff funding will provide women in crisis with stability through immediate employment and support, removing the stigma of vulnerability. | $15,000 |
| Detroit Catholic Central High School Fdn | Wff funding will provide tuition assistance, endowment growth,, and other school needs. | $15,000 |
| Rhonda Walker Foundation | Wff funding will help to empower inner-city teen girls towards becoming strong, confident, and moral future leaders. | $15,000 |
| Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue | Wff funding will help maintain an egalitarian synagogue, rooted in jewish tradition and affirming of pluralistic practice for the entire jewish community of metropolitan detroit. | $10,000 |
| Wayne State University Wdet | Wff funding will help expand the reach and impact of wdet award-winning local journalism service; leading as a significant voice for the arts and a cultural convener; and contributing to the regional vitality by serving as a leader in detroit's national and international media presence. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol A Walters
- Peter S Walters
- Matthew D Walters
- Joseph P Walters
- Sarah J Early
Questions people ask
Does The Walters Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Walters Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Walters Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol A Walters (President & Director), Peter S Walters (Secretary, Treasurer, Dire), Matthew D Walters (Director) and Joseph P Walters (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Walters Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.