Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation
Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation is a private foundation, based in Minnetonka, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $390K. Net investment income was $60K.
Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation at a glance
In short: Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation gave $390K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $390K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $390,000
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $390,000
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $390,000
- Total assets
- $1,276,999
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UC San Diego Foundation ($390K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation gives
- Giving grew 215% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 457% of 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2021) to $1.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UC San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | Contribution to the Functional Surfing Reefs Research Fund | $390,000 |
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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 | $1,276,999 | $66,975 | $412,071 | $390,000 | 1 | $390,000 | $59,718 | $85,296 |
| 2023 | $1,622,321 | $786,508 | $402,312 | $386,000 | 1 | $386,000 | $290,165 | $71,651 |
| 2022 | $1,415,362 | $6,837 | $1,022,311 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,000,000 | $20,930 | $107,658 |
| 2021 | $2,430,582 | $619,505 | $136,044 | $124,000 | 1 | $124,000 | $215,451 | $123,227 |
| 2020 | $2,133,781 | $48,726 | $16,230 | — | — | — | $32,496 | $110,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation is led by Charles Wolfinger, Chairman & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Wolfinger
Chairman & Director
Chair Director → Chairman & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia Walk
Secretary & Director
Secretary Director → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric W. Wolfinger
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation
How much does Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation give each year?
Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation gave $390K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $386K across 1 grant.
How large is Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation?
Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $390K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation operate?
Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation's EIN?
Mark Walk Wolfinger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2273523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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