Loren & Helen Walker Foundation
Accepts applications
Loren & Helen Walker Foundation is a private foundation in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $94,143 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,212 and the largest $14,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$94,143
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,212
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2025 was down from $99,564 the year before.
79% 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 | $75,768 | 14 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $99,564 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $94,143 | 14 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Helen Walker Trustee PO Box 155, New Lisbon, WI 53950 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 352-3224 |
| What to submit | Written request by mail |
What Loren & Helen Walker Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 13 | $84,143 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hearts for Hope Foundation | Charitable use | $14,000 |
| Mauston School District | Scholarshipscharitable use | $10,500 |
| Juneau County Nutrition | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| Hope House | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| New Lisbon Food Pantry | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| New Lisbon Schools | Scholarshipslunch debtcharitable use | $5,424 |
| Wi Public Radio | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish Wisconsin | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Royall School District | Charitable use | $3,500 |
| K9'S of Juneau County | Charitable use | $3,000 |
| Carl Nelson Animal Shelter | Charitable use | $3,000 |
| New Lisbon Memorial Library | Charitable use | $2,719 |
| Friends of Necedah National Wildlife Refuge | Charitable use | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen Walker
- Dann Walker
- Dawn Nicksic
- Lori Walker
Questions people ask
Does Loren & Helen Walker Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Loren & Helen Walker Foundation give?
$94,143 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,212.
Who runs Loren & Helen Walker Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Helen Walker (Trustee), Dann Walker (Trustee), Dawn Nicksic (Trustee) and Lori Walker (Trustee).
What does Loren & Helen Walker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.