Wallace Walter F Jr Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6848639 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WALTER WALLACE JR MEMORIAL FOUNDAT |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 S Canal St Fl 12, CHICAGO IL 60606 |
| Phone | 3124615154 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST INCLUDING INFORMATION CONCERNING THE USE OF AMOUNT AWARDED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE MADE TO EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC LITERARY AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SEC. 501 |
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Program support | $25,000 |
| Young Americas Foundation Fm Kirby Freedom Center | Herndon, VA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Water Missions International | North Charleston, SC | Program support | $20,000 |
| American Private Radio | Ort Worth, TX | Program support | $20,000 |
| Ashbrook Center | Ashland, OH | Program support | $20,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Program support | $20,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | Program support | $20,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Program support | $18,911 |
| Libertas Network | Lehi, UT | Program support | $15,000 |
| Ed Choice | Indianapolis, IN | Program support | $15,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Leadership Institute Stephen Pj Wood Building | Arlington, VA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Campus Reform Steven Pj Wood Building | Arlington, VA | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Family Foundation of Va | Richmond, VA | Program support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $238,911 | 14 |
| 2024 | $174,016 | 12 |
| 2023 | $169,682 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349100501
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6848639
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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