Christopher Waldens Foundation Of Hope
Recovery through community. To bridge the gap for all of those in need and provide healthy and nurturing options to address drug and alcohol addictions.
Christopher Waldens Foundation Of Hope at a glance
- Total assets
- $763,702
- +57.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $270,517
- +353.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $4,920
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $6,538
- -98.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Christopher Waldens Foundation Of Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2022) to $350K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteers of America of Alaska Anchorage, AK | Arch and Christopher Walden School | $350,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $763,702 | $270,517 | $6,538 | — | — | $4,920 |
| 2024 | $484,606 | $59,686 | $375,172 | $350,000 | 1 | $4,196 |
| 2023 | $763,429 | $299,779 | $213,127 | $200,300 | 2 | $3,140 |
| 2022 | $653,121 | $503,712 | $162,341 | $150,000 | 1 | $2,938 |
| 2021 | $331,370 | $208,477 | $27,913 | — | — | $5,172 |
| 2020 | $120,361 | $141,020 | $20,659 | — | — | — |
About Christopher Waldens Foundation Of Hope
Based on IRS filings
Christopher Waldens Foundation Of Hope is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Anchorage, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $764K in total assets. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christopher Waldens Foundation Of Hope is led by Darlene Walden, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Darlene Walden
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sasha Walden
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Walden
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Halverson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Harris
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shana Ackles
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edward Walden (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Christopher Waldens Foundation Of Hope
How large is Christopher Waldens Foundation Of Hope?
Christopher Waldens Foundation Of Hope reported $764K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $271K.
What is Christopher Waldens Foundation Of Hope?
Christopher Waldens Foundation Of Hope is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Anchorage, AK. It holds $764K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Christopher Waldens Foundation Of Hope operate?
Christopher Waldens Foundation Of Hope has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is Christopher Waldens Foundation Of Hope's EIN?
Christopher Waldens Foundation Of Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4564666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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