Walker Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Beaverton, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $647,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $260,000. 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$647,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$260,000
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $574,500 the year before.
31% 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 | $542,500 | 31 | $14.2 million |
| 2024 | $574,500 | 31 | $15.0 million |
| 2025 | $647,500 | 29 | $14.8 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 9 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 17 | $586,000 |
| California | 4 | $21,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $9,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $6,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $4,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $4,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Parks Foundation | Parks, trails & trees | $260,000 |
| Forests Forever Incorporated | Parks, trails & trees | $65,000 |
| Freinds of the Children | Youth mentoring | $50,000 |
| Cascade Policy Institute | Civic | $30,000 |
| Forest Park Conservancy | Parks, trails & trees | $30,000 |
| Minds Matter of Portland | Education | $30,000 |
| Oregon Tech Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| Osu Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| De la Salle North High School | Education | $15,000 |
| St Andrew Nativity School | Education | $15,000 |
| Fire | Education | $10,000 |
| Hoyt Arboretum Friends | Nature | $10,000 |
| Libby's Hope Foundation | Brain cancer diagnosis | $10,000 |
| Project Lemonade | Foster youth | $10,000 |
| Lide Foundation | Youth | $10,000 |
| Duke University | Education | $6,500 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Heterodox Academy | Education | $5,000 |
| Oregon Historical Society | Education | $5,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lincoln High School Alumni Assoc | Education | $5,000 |
| Brown University | Education | $4,000 |
| Cornell University | Education | $4,000 |
| Univ Wisconsin Madison | Education | $4,000 |
| Stanford University | Education | $4,000 |
| Univ Texas Austin | Education | $4,000 |
| First Exposures | Youth mentoring | $2,500 |
| Middlebury College | Education | $2,500 |
| World Forestry Center | Parks, trails & trees | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ian Walker
- Ryan Walker
- Mackenzie Walker
- Debra 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?
$647,500 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Walker Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ian Walker (Pres), Ryan Walker (Sec), Mackenzie Walker (Treas) and Debra Walker (Director).
What does Walker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.