Charles M Walker Foundation Inc
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
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
States
Cities
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
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
123 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
- Russell P Preston — Chairperson
- C Nathan Little — Trustee/Treasurer
- Bartlett Benton — Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell P Preston | Chairperson | 0.25 | — |
| C Nathan Little | Trustee/Treas. | 2 | — |
| Bartlett Benton | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
| Lee Garrett | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
| Tori S Lucas | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
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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