The Walser Foundation
Accepts applications
The Walser Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomington, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 189 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants189
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 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 | $1.2 million | 183 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 189 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nancy Warner 7700 France Ave S Suite 410N, Edina, MN 55435 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (952) 355-4058, nwarner@walser.com |
| What to submit | Letter of inquiry to nancy warner, foundation director - grant report form. Event sponsorship application - online form. |
| Deadlines | May 15th & october 15th |
| Restrictions | Organizations are limited to one application per year. |
What The Walser Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 149 | $1.1 million |
| Kansas | 30 | $241,192 |
| Illinois | 3 | $29,738 |
| Texas | 2 | $5,250 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $250 |
| Oregon | 1 | $250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wsu Tech Foundation | Walser alternative fuels lab pledge - 1 of 4 | $50,000 |
| Rainbows United | Grant for vehicle raffle | $32,487 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Grant - automotive program | $30,000 |
| MN Adult & Teen Challenge | Raffle car grant | $29,368 |
| 23rd Veteran | Shop for a cause drive | $28,988 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | Contribution to trades ambassador project fund (trades hub) | $28,000 |
| Angel Foundation Minnesota | Shop for a cause | $22,338 |
| Fraser | 11 days of giving match and grant | $22,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | Grant - parent child + | $20,000 |
| Literacy Minnesota | Grant - summer reads | $20,000 |
| Hope Academy | Grant - student scholarships | $18,000 |
| Wayside Recovery Center | Shop for a cause | $16,013 |
| The Lift Garage | Driven to give | $15,813 |
| Achieve Twin Cities | Grant - career and college initiative | $15,000 |
| Banyan Foundation | Grant - k-8 after school and summer program | $15,000 |
| Bloomington Career & College Academy | Grant - automotive pathway | $15,000 |
| Greater Wichita YMCA | Job prep grant | $15,000 |
| Groves Academy | Grant - groves literacy participants | $15,000 |
| Hennepin Healthcare Foundation | Grant - the talent garden | $15,000 |
| People Incorporated | Grant - pathways workforce development | $15,000 |
| Summit Academy Oic | Grant - general operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Urban League Twin Cities | Unity ball 2023 sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Urban Ventures | Grant - general operations | $15,000 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound School | Grant - community partner program | $15,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | Grant - general operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Way to Grow | Grant - great by eight | $15,000 |
| Wichita Art Museum | Grant - art start and storytime in the galleries | $13,000 |
| Wichita Art Museum | Grant - art start & stortime in the galleries | $13,000 |
| MN Landscape Arboretum | Grant - growing good youth internship program | $12,000 |
| Hmong American Partnership | Grant - hap academy oic | $11,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Food packaging event for walser week of giving | $10,897 |
| The Wichita State University Foundation | Grant - human centered design & assistive technologies | $10,500 |
| Wichita State University | Grant - human-centered design & assistive technology | $10,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Kansas | Grant - general operating expenses | $10,080 |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation | Annual celebration sponsor - adventurer level | $10,000 |
| Baby's Space A Place to Grow | Gen op grant | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities | Grant - K-12 academic success | $10,000 |
| Burnsville Rotary Club | Concert for caring sponsor | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Grant - northside child development center | $10,000 |
| Centro Tyrone Guzman | Grant - siembra montessori scholarships | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew D Walser
- Paul M Walser
- Nancy Warner
Questions people ask
Does The Walser Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 15th & october 15th.
How much does The Walser Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 189 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Walser Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew D Walser (President), Paul M Walser (Ceo) and Nancy Warner (Foundation Director).
What does The Walser Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.