The Arthur L and Lily D Walters Foundation
Invitation OnlyArlington, Virginia · EIN 80-0111331 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$130K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
90% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Unlimited | Wooly Bugger, WV | Protection of fisheries | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Protection of the environment | $15,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Protection of endangered species | $15,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | Miami, FL | Support for parkinson sufferers | $10,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project | Carmel, IN | Protection or elephant species | $10,000 |
| Hyde School | Bath, ME | Traditional education | $10,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Educational foundation | $7,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Medical care and assistance | $5,000 |
| So Others Might Eat | Washington, DC | Feeding the hungry | $5,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Medical services | $5,000 |
| Virginia Hospital Center Foundation | Arlington, VA | Supporting health care | $5,000 |
| Grand Teton Park Foundation | Jackson, WY | Preservation of grand teton park | $5,000 |
| Oceans Without Bordersafrica Fdtn | Friday Harbor, WA | Protection of sealife around africa | $3,500 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | Assistance for wounded veterans | $2,500 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Preservation of national parks | $2,500 |
| Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Holocaust remembrance and awareness | $2,000 |
| National Wasp Wwii Museum | Sweetwater, TX | Honor female air force veterans | $2,000 |
| St Joseph Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Education for native americans | $2,000 |
| LA Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | Education for native americans | $2,000 |
| Africa Schools of Kenya | Santa Barbara, CA | Education for maasai people of kenya | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $129,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $115,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $108,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631049349100143
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0111331
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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