Walker Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walker Foundation is a private foundation in Edmonds, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $564,575 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $18,712 and the largest $127,000. 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$564,575
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$18,712
- Largest grant$127,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $460,720 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $445,770 | 24 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $460,720 | 21 | $9.6 million |
| 2025 | $564,575 | 14 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
Walker 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 7 | $219,875 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $127,000 |
| Missouri | 4 | $111,200 |
| Arizona | 1 | $105,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania | Scholarship and program funding | $127,000 |
| Domestic Violence Service of Snohomish County | To support organization's mission | $120,000 |
| Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse | To support organization's mission | $105,000 |
| Cascadia Art Museum | Exhibition and research funding | $76,750 |
| Maryville University Walker Clinic | General fund of hearing and speech clinic | $50,000 |
| Meds & Food for Kids | To support organization's mission | $25,000 |
| Ranken Technical College | To support organization's mission | $25,000 |
| St Hilda St Partick Church | To support organization's mission | $12,425 |
| Beyond Housing Inc | To support organization's mission | $11,200 |
| Life Enrichment Options (Leo) | To support organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation | To support organization's mission | $3,000 |
| Support 7 | To support organization's mission | $2,500 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | To support organization's mission | $1,500 |
| Ark Institute of Learning | To support organization's mission | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha E Walker
- Alexander E Walker
- Thomas E Walker
- John E Shaw
Questions people ask
Does Walker Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walker Foundation give?
$564,575 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $18,712.
Who runs Walker Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha E Walker (Vice President), Alexander E Walker (Vice President), Thomas E Walker (President) and John E Shaw (Vice President).
What does Walker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.