The J H Walker Legacy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The J H Walker Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
29% 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 | $1.2 million | 31 | $747,057 |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 33 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 34 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
The J H Walker Legacy 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The J H Walker Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 18 | $810,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $155,000 |
| California | 3 | $125,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum of the Lowcountry | Program support | $65,000 |
| Charleston Promise Neighborhood | Program support | $60,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Program support | $60,000 |
| Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center Inc | Program support | $60,000 |
| Meeting Street Schools | Program support | $60,000 |
| A21 USA Inc | Program support | $50,000 |
| Bland Ministry Center | Program support | $50,000 |
| Boys Club of Wake County Inc | Program support | $50,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina | Program support | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc | Program support | $50,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank Inc | Program support | $50,000 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation Inc | Program support | $50,000 |
| New Morning | Program support | $50,000 |
| Open Arms Child Care Ministries | Program support | $50,000 |
| Reading Partners South Carolina | Program support | $50,000 |
| Reginald S Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children (Lourie Center) | Program support | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Coastal Georgia Inc | Program support | $50,000 |
| Tulsa Hills Youth Ranch Foundation | Program support | $50,000 |
| Windwood Farm Home for Children Inc | Program support | $50,000 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | Program support | $45,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc (Southeast Region) | Program support | $35,000 |
| Books in Every Bag | Program support | $35,000 |
| Charleston County First Steps | Program support | $30,000 |
| Dorchester County First Steps | Program support | $30,000 |
| E3 Educate Empower Elevate (E3 Foundation) | Program support | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina | Program support | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina | Program support | $30,000 |
| Ashley Hall Foundation (Horizons at Ashley Hall) | Program support | $25,000 |
| Foundation for the Mid South | Program support | $25,000 |
| Freedom Readers | Program support | $25,000 |
| Lead Girls of NC Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| Memphis Cultural Arts Enrichment Center | Program support | $25,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Program support | $25,000 |
| Nourish Up | Program support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Walker
- Thomas Walker
- Philip Walker
Questions people ask
Does The J H Walker Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The J H Walker Legacy Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The J H Walker Legacy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Walker (President/Director), Thomas Walker (Secretary/Director) and Philip Walker (Treasurer/Director).
What does The J H Walker Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and faith communities.