Richard Wells Walker Scholarship
Richard Wells Walker Scholarship is a private foundation based in Oriental, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing describes scholarship awards for graduates of Pamlico County High School.
Richard Wells Walker Scholarship at a glance
In short: Richard Wells Walker Scholarship gave $120K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,000
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,138
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,796,310
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Richard Wells Walker Scholarship
- How to Apply
The filing asks each candidate to submit a letter with their name and contact information, the postsecondary institutions that have accepted them and the institution they plan to attend, their reasons for that choice,…
The filing asks each candidate to submit a letter with their name and contact information, the postsecondary institutions that have accepted them and the institution they plan to attend, their reasons for that choice, extracurricular participation and its impact on their personal development, academic and career goals, and any other information for the committee. Applicants must also submit a high school transcript, two recommendation letters—one from a Pamlico County High School faculty member and one personal letter, such as from a minister or community member—and a list of financial aid awards received or applied for. Applicants must be graduates of Pamlico County High School. The filing lists a May 1 deadline; the May 1, 2026 date has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul J Delamar Jr
Mailing address: PO Box 591, Oriental, NC 28571-0591
Phone: (252) 249-1731
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard Wells Walker Scholarship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alessandra Dela Cruz - Cornelio ($3K).
Organizations only. It also paid 28 individual scholarships ($117,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 155 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in North Carolina. The filing restricts beneficiaries to graduates of Pamlico County High School.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Richard Wells Walker Scholarship gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2024) to $129K (2020). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 28 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $117,500 |
| Alessandra Dela Cruz - Cornelio Oriental, NC | Scholarship | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,796,310 | $167,868 | $163,447 | $120,000 | 29 | $143,516 | $147,937 | $155,128 |
| 2023 | $2,792,107 | $77,786 | $160,080 | $121,500 | 31 | $142,482 | $60,188 | $137,870 |
| 2022 | $2,867,901 | $134,364 | $162,194 | $126,000 | 31 | $144,943 | $117,113 | $140,969 |
| 2021 | $2,893,731 | $227,013 | $159,870 | $126,500 | 33 | $141,866 | $209,009 | $158,627 |
| 2020 | $2,827,934 | $33,098 | $161,385 | $129,165 | 31 | — | $92,281 | $144,797 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard Wells Walker Scholarship reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing identifies scholarships for graduates of Pamlico County High School as the foundation’s grant purpose.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $120,000. Individual grants ranged from $2,500 to $12,500, with a median of $3,000. The largest awards went to individual recipients in North Carolina for scholarships: $12,500, $8,000, and $7,000.
The foundation made 31 grants totaling $121,500 in 2023 and 31 grants totaling $126,000 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul J Delamar Jr as president, Charles Brinson Dees as secretary, and David Williams and Paul J Delamar III as directors.
Richard Wells Walker Scholarship is led by Paul J. Delamar Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul J. Delamar Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul J. Delamar III
Director
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Brinson Dees
Secretary
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
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 Richard Wells Walker Scholarship
How much does Richard Wells Walker Scholarship give each year?
Richard Wells Walker Scholarship gave $120K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $122K across 31 grants.
What is Richard Wells Walker Scholarship's typical grant size?
Richard Wells Walker Scholarship's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,138, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard Wells Walker Scholarship give grants?
Richard Wells Walker Scholarship gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Richard Wells Walker Scholarship give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Richard Wells Walker Scholarship's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (29 grants).
How large is Richard Wells Walker Scholarship?
Richard Wells Walker Scholarship reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (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 does Richard Wells Walker Scholarship fund?
The filing identifies scholarships for graduates of Pamlico County High School as the foundation’s grant purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard Wells Walker Scholarship?
The filing asks each candidate to submit a letter with their name and contact information, the postsecondary institutions that have accepted them and the institution they plan to attend, their reasons for that choice,… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard Wells Walker Scholarship's EIN?
Richard Wells Walker Scholarship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4222452. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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