Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund
Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $18K.
Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund gave $18K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $18,000
- -39.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $4,500
- +5.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Primary geography
- Illinois (75% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jacqueline Spreadbury ($5K). Together the top 4 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving fell 54% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $39K (2019). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Spreadbury Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Caleb Logan St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Christopher Bogusch Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Joanna Janica Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $4,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $27,277 | $18,000 | 4 | $18,000 | — | $615 |
| 2021 | $27,277 | $399 | $34,335 | $29,950 | 7 | $29,950 | $399 | $2,138 |
| 2020 | $61,214 | $708 | $43,612 | $33,000 | 12 | — | $708 | — |
| 2019 | $104,118 | $1,916 | $57,138 | $39,000 | 14 | — | $3,676 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $615 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund is led by James Reichardt, President on every filing since 2019; all 3 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
James Reichardt
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2019) → $2K (2022)
Nick Nelson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$650 (2019) → $650 (2022)
Teri Sinon
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$650 (2019) → $650 (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $2K, to James Reichardt (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund
How much does Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund give each year?
Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund gave $18K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $30K across 7 grants.
What is Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2022 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,500, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund give grants?
Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Illinois: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants).
What is Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund?
Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL.
How much is Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $615 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Darleen J and Robert L Walker Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2263608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 29, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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