Walter N & Alberta H Drake Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walter N & Alberta H Drake Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $299,999 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $41,666 and the largest $100,000. 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$299,999
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$41,666
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $299,997 the year before.
17% 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 | $299,997 | 9 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $299,997 | 9 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $299,999 | 6 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
Walter N & Alberta H Drake 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 Walter N & Alberta H Drake Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 3 | $133,333 |
| Colorado | 2 | $133,333 |
| Texas | 1 | $33,333 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care Inc | Palliative care | $100,000 |
| Crosslines Churches of the Joplin Area Inc | Services for the elderly | $50,000 |
| Ozarks Food Harvest Inc | Provides for hunger relief | $50,000 |
| Guidestone Fin Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention | Provides for the poor | $33,333 |
| Watered Gardens | Unrestricted support. | $33,333 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Veteran support | $33,333 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank NA
- Nancy Wiseman
Questions people ask
Does Walter N & Alberta H Drake Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter N & Alberta H Drake Foundation give?
$299,999 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $41,666.
Who runs Walter N & Alberta H Drake Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank NA (Trustee) and Nancy Wiseman (Trustee).
What does Walter N & Alberta H Drake Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.