Lester a Walker Foundation
Invitation OnlyFremont, Nebraska · EIN 47-6022547 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,497.
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
23% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Area Community Foundat | Fremont, NE | Current operations | $101,190 |
| St James Episcopal Church | Fremont, NE | Current operations | $9,832 |
| Midland University | Fremont, NE | Scholarship fund | $6,324 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Phoenix, AZ | Current operations | $4,497 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Current operations | $4,497 |
| Mccook Community Hospital Foundatio | Mccook, NE | Current operations | $3,795 |
| Nebraska State Historical Society | Lincoln, NE | Current operations | $3,000 |
| Nebr Indep College Fund | Omaha, NE | Scholarship fund | $2,530 |
| United Negro College Fund | Fairfax, VA | Scholarship fund | $2,530 |
| Central High School | Wahoo, NE | Current operations | $2,000 |
| Dodge Co 4-H Foundation | Fremont, NE | Current operations | $1,265 |
| Catz Angels Care LLC | Fremont, NE | Current operations | $1,000 |
| Fremont Area Veterans Coalition | Fremont, NE | Current operations | $1,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($13,762). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $157,222 | 17 |
| 2024 | $147,386 | 17 |
| 2023 | $152,091 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349104506
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6022547
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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