Walker Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tonka Bay, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,313 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$72,313
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $56,750 the year before.
21% 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 | $47,000 | 13 | $894,078 |
| 2024 | $56,750 | 13 | $947,964 |
| 2025 | $72,313 | 14 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Walker 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.
What Walker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 11 | $35,113 |
| Iowa | 1 | $35,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Foundation | General operations | $35,000 |
| Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance | General operations | $12,113 |
| Youth Hope Quad | General operations | $5,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | General operations | $3,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General operations | $2,500 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands Inc | General operations | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General operation | $2,000 |
| The Asher House | General operations | $2,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | General operations | $2,000 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Horizon Husky Baseball | General operations | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Walker
- Terri L Walker
Questions people ask
Does Walker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walker Family Foundation give?
$72,313 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Walker Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Walker (President/Treasurer) and Terri L Walker (Secretary).
What does Walker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.