Archie D and Bertha H Walker Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Archie D and Bertha H Walker Foundation is a private foundation in Excelsior, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $299,311 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $246,311. 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$299,311
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$246,311
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $335,190 the year before.
38% 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 | $307,655 | 8 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $335,190 | 8 | $9.1 million |
| 2025 | $299,311 | 8 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
Archie D and Bertha H Walker 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
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | $258,811 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $8,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grants Under 5000 | Charitable | $246,311 |
| Fine Arts Work Ctr in Provincetown | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Center for Cartoon Studies | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Friends of the Hennepin Cty Library | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Wild Rivers Conservancy | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Children's Law Center of Minnesota | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Marlton Assembly of God | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Joys of Living Assistance Dogs | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Heron
- Lucinda Walker
- Herbert Motley Jr
- Julia Gilmore
- Nancy Hauser
- Anne Jones
- Teri Motley
- Justin Gilmore
- Julia Lamb
- Dana McCannel
- Peter Money
- William Fitts
- Daniel Walker
- Philip Walker
Questions people ask
Does Archie D and Bertha H Walker Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Archie D and Bertha H Walker Foundation give?
$299,311 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Archie D and Bertha H Walker Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Heron (President), Lucinda Walker (Vice Preside), Herbert Motley Jr (Treasurer) and Julia Gilmore (Secretary) among 14 officers and trustees.