The Walters Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMilford, Michigan · EIN 47-1395696 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$24.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
22% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Resource Alliance | Traverse City, MI | Wff funding will help to preserve and protect northern michigan's waterways, wildlife, and forests for future generations. | $150,000 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & Development Council Inc | Gaylord, MI | Wff funding will help the work across forests, lakes and streams of northern michigan to improve economic, environmental, educational and… | $125,000 |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, MI | Wff funding will help the private university by contributing to scholarship funds to help students with rising cost of college education. | $120,000 |
| Racquet Up Detroit | Detroit, MI | Wff funding will help support and empower detroit youth to achieve thier full potential through a demanding and inspiring long-term… | $100,000 |
| Lean Rocket Lab | Jackson, MI | Wff funding will help remove common barriers to innovation by providing a collaborative workspace full of high energy entrepreneurs,… | $90,000 |
| Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center | Detroit, MI | Wff fundings will help to empower perople with freedom to relentlessly pursue innovation for better industry, better lives. | $75,000 |
| Headwaters Land Conservancy | Gaylord, MI | Wff funding will help to protect the natural diversity and beauty of northeast michigan by preserving significant land and scenic areas and… | $68,000 |
| Center for Success Network | Detroit, MI | Wff funding will help to unite literacy and community to empower students in the journey of education. | $65,000 |
| Shakespeare in Detroit | Dearborn, MI | Wff funding will help to enhance and support the cultural, educational, and financial growth of detroit with professional theatre created… | $65,000 |
| Teach Empower Achieve | Detroit, MI | Wff funding will help to enhance the lives of women facing barriers to employment through providing workforce training, education, skill… | $60,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | Wff funding will help conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and associated habitats for north america waterfowl. | $50,000 |
| Huron River Watershed Council | Ann Arbor, MI | Wff funding will help protect and restore the river for healthy and vibrant communities. | $50,000 |
| Venture North | Traverse City, MI | Wff funding will help with affordable loans, mini grants for growth and professional business consulting services for small businesses. | $50,000 |
| Give Merit | Detroit, MI | Wff funding will help to enhance and extend educational opportunities to underserve youth through innovative enrichment mentorship and… | $40,000 |
| Book Harvest | Durham, NC | Wff funding will help to provide books to children who need them and engage familities and communities to promote children's lifelong… | $30,000 |
| American Rivers Inc | Washington, DC | Wff funding will help to protect wild rivers, restore damaged rivers, and conserve clean water for people and nature. | $25,000 |
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | Wff funding will help support educational and research activities. | $20,000 |
| Designed for Joy | Raleigh, NC | Wff funding will provide women in crisis with stability through immediate employment and support, removing the stigma of vulnerability. | $15,000 |
| Detroit Catholic Central High School Fdn | Novi, MI | Wff funding will provide tuition assistance, endowment growth,, and other school needs. | $15,000 |
| Rhonda Walker Foundation | Detroit, MI | Wff funding will help to empower inner-city teen girls towards becoming strong, confident, and moral future leaders. | $15,000 |
| Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue | Detroit, MI | Wff funding will help maintain an egalitarian synagogue, rooted in jewish tradition and affirming of pluralistic practice for the entire… | $10,000 |
| Wayne State University Wdet | Detroit, MI | Wff funding will help expand the reach and impact of wdet award-winning local journalism service; leading as a significant voice for the… | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,248,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $975,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349101790
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1395696
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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