The Jesse Walker Foundation
Historical FunderBristol, Virginia · EIN 54-1742886 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DL BLACKMON II |
|---|---|
| Address | 1913 LEE HIGHWAY SUITE 1A, BRISTOL VA 24201 |
| Phone | 2765913660 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST WITH DETAILED PLAN OF ACTION OF HOW FUNDS WOULD BE USED. |
| 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
25% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory & Henry | Emory, VA | Contribution to scholarship fund | $4,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN | Contribution to scholarship fund | $1,500 |
| Radford University | Radford, VA | Contribution to scholarship fund | $1,500 |
| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | Contribution to scholarship fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $9,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $10,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349103235
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1742886
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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