The Walters Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Walters Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Astoria, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $325,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 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$325,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $315,000 the year before.
86% of its 2025 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 | $250,000 | 7 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $315,000 | 10 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $325,000 | 14 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
The Walters Family Foundation Inc 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 The Walters Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $225,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Marcos High School | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Love 146 | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Unity Shoppe | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County | General purpose | $30,000 |
| California Community Foundation | General purpose | $30,000 |
| United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County | General purpose | $30,000 |
| The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Hardilng University Partnership School | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Elementary | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Lafd Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| NPR | General purpose | $10,000 |
| PBS Foundaiton | General purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn Walters
- Sarah Blanc
- Christopher Albert Blanc
Questions people ask
Does The Walters Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Walters Family Foundation Inc give?
$325,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Walters Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathryn Walters (Vice President/Director), Sarah Blanc (President/Director/Treasur) and Christopher Albert Blanc (Secretary/Director).
What does The Walters Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.