Myron J Walker Trust
Myron J Walker Trust is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $558K. Net investment income was $477K.
Myron J Walker Trust at a glance
In short: Myron J Walker Trust gave $558K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $93K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $558,030
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $93,005
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $93,005
- Total assets
- $4,987,491
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Myron J Walker Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iowa City Public Library Friends Fdn ($93K). Together the top 6 received $558K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Myron J Walker Trust gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $386K (2021) to $558K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $558K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City Public Library Friends Fdn Iowa City, IA | General Operating | $93,005 |
| Walker Scholarship Grant TR#03710010 Iowa City, IA | Scholarships | $93,005 |
| First Presbyterian Church Iowa City, IA | General Operating | $93,005 |
| State University of Iowa Foundation Iowa City, IA | Scholarship | $93,005 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church Iowa City, IA | General Operating | $93,005 |
| Boys Town Boys Town, NE | General Operating | $93,005 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,987,491 | $614,808 | $702,742 | $558,030 | 6 | $562,608 | $476,609 | $575,419 |
| 2024 | $5,076,218 | $537,149 | $692,850 | $535,134 | 6 | $539,346 | $389,118 | $562,244 |
| 2023 | $5,232,109 | $679,511 | $645,628 | $495,014 | 6 | $499,401 | $516,692 | $539,518 |
| 2022 | $5,198,365 | $349,839 | $538,026 | $403,374 | 6 | $407,664 | $223,315 | $499,306 |
| 2021 | $5,389,952 | $505,002 | $506,276 | $386,478 | 6 | $391,168 | $392,125 | $408,063 |
| 2020 | $5,391,322 | $349,121 | $516,818 | $397,242 | 6 | — | $236,855 | $392,127 |
| 2019 | $5,559,015 | $328,315 | $535,243 | $400,644 | 6 | — | $217,806 | $417,855 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Myron J Walker Trust reported a distributable amount of $575K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Myron J Walker Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on filings since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$37K (2019) → $29K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $29K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Myron J Walker Trust
How much does Myron J Walker Trust give each year?
Myron J Walker Trust gave $558K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $535K across 6 grants.
What is Myron J Walker Trust's typical grant size?
Myron J Walker Trust's median grant in 2025 was $93,005, and its average grant was $93,005, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Myron J Walker Trust give grants?
Myron J Walker Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Iowa City, IA (5 grants).
Does Myron J Walker Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Myron J Walker Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Myron J Walker Trust's largest grantees?
Myron J Walker Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Iowa City Public Library Friends Fdn ($93,005), Walker Scholarship Grant TR#03710010 ($93,005) and First Presbyterian Church ($93,005), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Myron J Walker Trust?
Myron J Walker Trust reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $563K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $575K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Myron J Walker Trust's EIN?
Myron J Walker Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6054333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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