The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati
The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundation is a private foundation based in Chandler, Oklahoma. Its 2023 filing reports $239,970 in grants to 13 recipients, all in Oklahoma.
The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati at a glance
In short: The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati gave $240K across 13 grants in 2023 (avg $18K), mostly in Oklahoma. 25% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $239,970
- +9.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 13
- -27.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $18,459
- +51.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $247,611
- -11.8% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1001 Manvel Ave, Chandler, OK 74834
Phone: (405) 258-3956
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Chosen House ($125K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 75 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 75% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 240% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2020) to $240K (2023). In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Chosen House Chandler, OK | Operating Expenses | $124,950 |
| First United Methodist Church Chandler, OK | Building Drive | $48,750 |
| Chandler Community Development Trust Authority Chandler, OK | Operating Expenses | $27,524 |
| Ou Foundation Norman, OK | Operating Expenses | $17,000 |
| Willow Springs Boys Ranch Chandler, OK | Operating Expenses | $7,000 |
| Other Chandler, OK | Operating Expenses | $3,271 |
| Jeremiah House Inc Chandler, OK | Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
| Lincoln County Historical Society and Other Chandler, OK | Operating Expenses | $2,300 |
| Duck's Unlimited Chandler, OK | Operating Expenses | $2,000 |
| SSC Educational Foundation Seminole, OK | Operating Expenses | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $247,611 | $210,206 | $243,091 | $239,970 | 13 | $239,970 | $7,085 | $12,877 |
| 2022 | $280,739 | $315,359 | $224,920 | $218,925 | 18 | $218,925 | — | $11,681 |
| 2021 | $190,300 | $109,045 | $84,554 | $84,000 | 18 | $84,000 | $8,491 | $8,787 |
| 2020 | $166,203 | $104,221 | $71,251 | $70,605 | 26 | — | $3,982 | $7,418 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2023 — 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 in the available information. Its 2023 grants included support for operating expenses and a building drive.
One recipient, Jeremiah House Inc, describes its mission as building and restoring the lives of men experiencing addiction through recovery, faith, encouragement, and service to others. The foundation gave Jeremiah House $2,500 in 2023.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $239,970. Grants ranged from $375 to $124,950, with a median grant of $2,500. Notable recipients included The Chosen House ($124,950), First United Methodist Church ($48,750), Chandler Community Development Trust Authority ($27,524), OU Foundation ($17,000), and Willow Springs Boys Ranch ($7,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bonnie J Walkingstick was listed as a trustee on the 2023 filing.
The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati is led by Bonnie J. Walkingstick, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bonnie J. Walkingstick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ben T. Walkingstick Jr. (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati
How much does The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati give each year?
The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati gave $240K across 13 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $219K across 18 grants.
What is The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati's typical grant size?
The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati's median grant in 2023 was $2,500, and its average grant was $18,459, across 13 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati give grants?
The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chandler, OK (10 grants).
Does The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati's largest grantees?
The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati's largest 2023 grantees include The Chosen House ($124,950), First United Methodist Church ($48,750) and Chandler Community Development Trust Authority ($27,524), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati?
The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati reported $248K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $240K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2023 grants included support for operating expenses and a building drive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati's EIN?
The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3390081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Foundati accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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