James and Sharon Walker Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWayzata, Minnesota · EIN 47-2184839 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$250K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside University | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| New Hope Church | New Hope, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $75,000 |
| The Rafiki Foundation | Eustis, FL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Family Research Council | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Kihei Baptist Chapel | Kihei Maui, HI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| New Life Family Services | Richfield, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Roseville, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Urban Ventures | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| The Army Historical Foundation National Museum of the United States Army | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Treehouse Inc | St Louis Park, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $250,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $265,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $175,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349103352
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2184839
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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