Byron L Walter Family Trust Xxxxx0002
Byron L Walter Family Trust XXXXX0002 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1981. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a staff of 2 employees and maintains total assets of approximately $11.7 million as of fiscal year 2025.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$657K
+2.7% YoY
Grant Count
19
+18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
-13.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Religion
- Science
- Social & Human Services (28% of giving)
- Education (25% of giving)
- Arts & Culture (14% of giving)
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
Applicants must complete an online application on the foundation website. There are no stated deadlines.
Grant Range
$33,200
Average Grant
$33,200
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Approximately 90% of grants remain in Wisconsin, with additional giving in Virginia and Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2025 (ending April 2025):
- Total Assets: $11,702,008
- Total Revenues: $1,078,256
- Total Expenses: $918,798
Fiscal Year 2024 (ending April 2024):
- Total Assets: $11,536,805–$11.5 million
- Total Revenues: $899,000–$662,700
- Total Expenses: $885,000
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since May 1981. EIN: 39-6346563
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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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
101 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Byron L Walter Family Trust Xxxxx0002
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Krystal Zec – Vice President (as of September 2024)
- Richard J Blahnik – Co-Trustee
- Arlene B. Walter – Donor
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD J BLAHNIK | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $77,695 |
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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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