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Christopher M Walters Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Roanoke, Virginia · EIN 886120100

Christopher M Walters Family Foundation is a private foundation in Roanoke, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,950 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $15,950. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $36,044 the year before.

60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$16,3332$41,439
2023$36,0446$63,584
2024$31,9505$64,504

How to apply

Christopher M Walters 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia2$16,150
Illinois1$12,000
Utah1$3,500
West Virginia1$300

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Life Ring Foundation
Roanoke, VA
Support for general operations$15,950
Sigma Chi Foundation
Evanston, IL
Support for general operations$12,000
Huntsman Cancer
Salt Lake City, UT
Support for general operations$3,500
West Virginia Symphony
Charleston, WV
Support for general operations$300
Patrick Henry High School PTSA Outreach
Roanoke, VA
Support for general operations$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Christopher M Walters Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Christopher M Walters Family Foundation give?

$31,950 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.

Who runs Christopher M Walters Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Christopher M Walters (Director).

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