Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation
GARRETT WALKER JOSHUA 1-9 is a private foundation based in Mount Airy, Maryland. It reported 24 grants totaling $6,897 in 2024.
Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation at a glance
In short: Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation gave $7K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $287.375), mostly in Maryland. 83% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,897
- -59.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $287
- -86.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $177
- Total assets
- $114,503
- +3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 83% first-time grantees (20 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2015 Watkins Way, Mount Airy, MD 21771
Phone: (443) 602-5825
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Glenelg High School Scholorship ($2K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 7% to Virginia, 3% to New York, 2% to Illinois, and 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation open to new grantees?
83%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 24 grantees (83%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $283; repeat grants $309. How we count
Medians: $152 first-time, $219 repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $17K (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glenelg High School Scholorship Glenelg, MD | Community Support | $2,059 |
| Mt Airy Net Mount Airy, MD | Community Support | $708 |
| Canine Human Network Highland, MD | Animal Rescue | $700 |
| The Foxie G Foundation Union Bridge, MD | Animal Rescue | $350 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Veteran Care | $237 |
| Second Chance Garage Frederick, MD | Community Support | $209 |
| 222 Muscle the Sophia Graham Foundation Inc Nokesville, VA | Grief Support | $200 |
| Crossed Bridges Frederick, MD | Community Support | $200 |
| Days End Horse Rescue Woodbine, MD | Animal Rescue | $200 |
| Frederick Rescue Mission Frederick, MD | Community Support | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $114,503 | $28,752 | $24,710 | $6,897 | 24 | $6,897 | $11 | $5,603 |
| 2023 | $110,461 | $46,994 | $35,701 | $16,812 | 8 | $16,812 | $11 | $5,389 |
| 2022 | $99,168 | $116,376 | $17,164 | $15,480 | 15 | $15,480 | $9 | $4,530 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 giving included community support and animal rescue, as well as grants identified for veteran care and grief support.
Among its grantees, Mt Airy Net Inc says it provides food, utility, and rent assistance in the Mount Airy four-county region. The Foxie G Foundation Inc says it provides rehabilitation, rehoming, or retirement for rescued animals. Other supported organizations describe work that includes hunger and poverty relief, youth enrichment, activities for youth, inclusive sports and STEM opportunities for people with disabilities, and rescuing horses from slaughter.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $6,897 through 24 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $2,059, with a median of $177.
The largest listed grant was $2,059 to Glenelg High School Scholorship in Glenelg, Maryland, for community support. Other notable grants included $708 to Mt Airy Net in Mount Airy, Maryland, for community support; $700 to Canine Human Network in Highland, Maryland, for animal rescue; and $350 to The Foxie G Foundation in Union Bridge, Maryland, for animal rescue. It also gave $237 to Tunnels to Towers Foundation for veteran care and $209 to Second Chance Garage for community support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Debbie L Walker as president, and Andrew Walker and Mitchell Walker as directors.
Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation is led by Debbie L. Walker, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debbie L. Walker
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Andrew Walker
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mitchell Walker
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation
How much does Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation give each year?
Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation gave $7K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 8 grants.
What is Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation's typical grant size?
Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $177, and its average grant was $287, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation that year got $283 on average.
Where does Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation give grants?
Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Frederick, MD (5 grants), Mount Airy, MD (2 grants) and Union Bridge, MD (2 grants).
Does Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (11 grants) and "Animal Rescue" (10 grants).
Who are Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation's largest grantees?
Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Glenelg High School Scholorship ($2,059), Mt Airy Net ($708) and Canine Human Network ($700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation?
Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation reported $115K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 giving included community support and animal rescue, as well as grants identified for veteran care and grief support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation's EIN?
Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4036952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Garrett Walker Joshua 1-9 Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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