Walker Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTonka Bay, Minnesota · EIN 27-4334047 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$72K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
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
21% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | General operations | $35,000 |
| Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $12,113 |
| Youth Hope Quad | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | West St Paul, MN | General operations | $3,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General operations | $2,500 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans | Saint Paul, MN | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Apple Valley, MN | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Grand Rapids, MN | General operation | $2,000 |
| The Asher House | Salem, OR | General operations | $2,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $1,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Horizon Husky Baseball | Scottsdale, AZ | General operations | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,313 | 14 |
| 2024 | $56,750 | 13 |
| 2023 | $47,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630909349100733
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4334047
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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