Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr
Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in West Virginia, with additional support in South Carolina.
Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr gave $365K across 15 grants in 2026 (avg $24K), mostly in West Virginia. 7% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $365,000
- +2.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $24,333
- +2.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,298,981
- +67.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (92% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 919798, Orlando, FL 32891-9798
Phone: (304) 348-7243
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Charleston ($65K). Together the top 10 received $320K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 60 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Orlando, Florida. In 2026, 92% of its grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia and 8% to recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 93% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $345K (2021) to $629K (2023). In 2026 it made 15 grants totaling $365K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Charleston Charleston, WV | General Operating | $65,000 |
| Fund for the Arts Charleston, WV | General Operating | $40,000 |
| West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Charleston, WV | General Operating | $35,000 |
| The Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of Charleston, WV | General Operating | $35,000 |
| St Frances Animal Center Georgetown, SC | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences Charleston, WV | General Operating | $30,000 |
| The Kanawha Charleston Charleston, WV | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council Charleston, WV | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Rea of Hope Fellowship Home Inc Charleston, WV | General Operating | $25,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundtion Charleston, WV | General Operating | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,298,981 | $3,352,369 | $406,554 | $365,000 | 15 | $383,545 | $313,113 | $272,372 |
| 2025 | $4,355,030 | $293,208 | $398,300 | $356,000 | 15 | $377,843 | $270,709 | $247,865 |
| 2024 | $4,460,176 | $184,111 | $418,094 | $368,500 | 15 | $387,132 | $166,062 | $262,912 |
| 2023 | $4,663,298 | $550,548 | $661,274 | $629,000 | 15 | $644,598 | $519,420 | $226,846 |
| 2022 | $4,786,554 | $19,576 | $57,923 | — | — | $20,634 | $93,157 | $275,002 |
| 2021 | $4,824,960 | $1,200,714 | $401,868 | $345,000 | 15 | — | $1,178,022 | $243,923 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $272K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. The University of Charleston says it educates students for productive work, enlightened living, and community involvement. Fund for the Arts says it allocates donor funds to artistic and educational endeavors, while the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra says it makes music to enrich and inspire people in its region. Other grantees describe work supporting girls’ programs, a safe home for women recovering from addiction, and the purposes of the Buckskin Council Boy Scouts of America.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $365,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $65,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest reported grants included $65,000 to the University of Charleston, $40,000 to Fund for the Arts, $35,000 each to the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra and the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, and $30,000 each to St Frances Animal Center and the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences. The listed grants were for general operating support.
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Truist Bank as trustee. Richard B. Walker, D. Stephen Walker, Michael S. Walker, and Cecil P. Walker are listed as advisory committee members.
Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr's 2026 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Truist Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$41K (2022) → $34K (2026)
Cecil P. Walker
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
D. Stephen Walker
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael S. Walker
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard B. Walker
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Branch Banking AND Trust CO (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $34K, to Truist Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr
How much does Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr give each year?
Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr gave $365K across 15 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $356K across 15 grants.
What is Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $24,333, across 15 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr that year got $10K on average.
Where does Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr give grants?
Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr gives mostly in West Virginia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, WV (13 grants).
Does Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr's largest 2026 grantees include University of Charleston ($65,000), Fund for the Arts ($40,000) and West Virginia Symphony Orchestra ($35,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr?
Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $384K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $272K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. The University of Charleston says it educates students for productive work, enlightened living, and community involvement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr?
Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr's EIN?
Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-6050733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Cecil I Walker Charitable Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cecil-i-walker-charitable-tr-morg_556510dfab8e4902847a82a1b2b100ff
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