Walter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $374,900 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$374,900
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $355,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $505,000 | 3 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $355,000 | 3 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $374,900 | 5 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Walter 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 Walter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $259,900 |
| New York | 2 | $115,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Law Center | General support | $250,000 |
| Colgate University | General support | $110,000 |
| Friendship Public Schools | General support | $5,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Federal City Council | General support | $4,900 |
Officers and trustees
- W Edward Walter
- Carole Walter
Questions people ask
Does Walter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter Family Foundation give?
$374,900 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Walter Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists W Edward Walter (President/Director) and Carole Walter (Secretary/Treasurer/Director).
What does Walter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.