Best Walter & Edith Foundation
The Best Walter & Edith Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1986. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as an independent grantmaking foundation focused on supporting nonprofit organizations primarily in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$308K
+16.1% YoY
Grant Count
39
+2.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+13.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission centers on supporting programs that benefit children. Key areas of interest include:
- Social services
- Education
- Health
- Childcare
The foundation provides both general operating support and project support to eligible organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 28 grants in its most recent filing period, with additional grants totaling $187,760 beyond those specifically listed.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area, with some giving extending to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Financial Position (as of most recent filing):
- Total assets: $4,029,466
- Total revenues: $292,997
- Total expenses: $409,430
- Investment income and dividends: $135,510
- Number of employees: 1
Contact Information:
- Address: PO Box 95672, Chicago, IL 60694-5672
- Telephone: (312) 461-6301
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Donald Moreau serves as Trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS J KUHN | CO-TRUSTEE | 2 | $31,836 |
| BMO BANK N A | CO-TRUSTEE | 2 | $63,673 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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