Loren and Helen Walker Foundation
Historical FunderNew Lisbon, Wisconsin · EIN 47-0870989 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | HELEN WALKER TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 155, NEW LISBON WI 53950 |
| Phone | 6083523224 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST BY MAIL |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts for Hope Foundation | Elroy, WI | Charitable use | $14,000 |
| Mauston School District | Mauston, WI | Scholarshipscharitable use | $10,500 |
| Juneau County Nutrition | Elroy, WI | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| Hope House | Baraboo, WI | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Chicago, IL | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| New Lisbon Food Pantry | New Lisbon, WI | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| New Lisbon Schools | New Lisbon, WI | Scholarshipslunch debtcharitable use | $5,424 |
| Wi Public Radio | Madison, WI | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Wisconsin | Middleton, WI | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Royall School District | Elroy, WI | Charitable use | $3,500 |
| K9's of Juneau County | Mauston, WI | Charitable use | $3,000 |
| Carl Nelson Animal Shelter | Mauston, WI | Charitable use | $3,000 |
| New Lisbon Memorial Library | New Lisbon, WI | Charitable use | $2,719 |
| Friends of Necedah National Wildlife Refuge | Necedah, WI | Charitable use | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,143 | 14 |
| 2024 | $99,564 | 12 |
| 2023 | $75,768 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630789349100008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0870989
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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