Charles M Walker Foundation Inc

MONROE, GA EIN: 58-6036759

The Charles M Walker Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Monroe, Georgia. Established in 1963 and granted tax-exempt status in June 1964, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on educational support and community services.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.9M

+0.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$130K

+8.3% YoY

Grant Count

26

+13.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-4.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is to provide interest received on student loans made to allow qualified students to obtain education beyond high school. Interest is charged only after graduation at a nominal rate.

The foundation's funding priorities include:

  • Education — including student loans for high school graduates pursuing higher education
  • Youth programs — including youth workshops in theatrical arts
  • Community services — YMCA campaigns and youth-focused initiatives
  • Historical preservation — history education programs and historical cemetery maintenance
  • Child welfare — support for families and children in need
  • Religious support — giving to Protestant churches
  • School improvements — supplies and classroom improvements

Grantmaking

Average Grant

amount: approximately $4,200

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations and programs in Georgia, with a particular focus on the Monroe area and surrounding regions.

Grant Distribution by State

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States

Cities

AthensJeffersonLoganvilleMonroeSocial Circle

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

  • Total assets: $1,915,002
  • Total revenues: $167,250
  • Total expenses: $151,421
  • Total giving: $120,000

Staffing:

  • 0 employees
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$53K$106K$159K$212K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,922,033$1,915,002$1,899,174
Revenue$175,430$167,250$136,384
Expenses$168,399$151,421$137,371
Qualifying Distributions$192,291$192,478$184,579
Net Investment Income$147,653$141,475$100,752
Distributable Amount$188,151$166,105$214,337

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$33K$65K$98K$130K26 grants202024 grants202124 grants202223 grants202326 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Walton County YMCA$15KFaith In Serving Humanity$13KMonroe First Methodist C…$9KFirst Baptist Church$8KWilliam Harris Homestead…$8KMonroe Downtown Developm…$8KGeorge Walton Academy$7KMonroe Cultural & Herita…$7KMonroeWalton Center for …$6KThe McDaniel-Tichenor Ho…$6K

Grant Size Distribution

123 grants across all recorded years

123<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • Russell P Preston — Chairperson
  • C Nathan Little — Trustee/Treasurer
  • Bartlett Benton — Trustee

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Russell P PrestonChairperson0.25
C Nathan LittleTrustee/Treas.2
Bartlett BentonTrustee0.25
Lee GarrettTrustee0.25
Tori S LucasTrustee0.25

Contact Information

  • Address: PO Box 1764, Monroe, GA 30655-6764
  • Phone: 770-867-9002
  • EIN: 58-6036759

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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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