The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation
The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Virginia, New Jersey, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia, with all listed grants designated for unrestricted general purposes.
The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation gave $733K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $67K), mostly in Virginia. 9% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $733,290
- +19.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $66,663
- +8.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $104,715
- Total assets
- $7,720,930
- +4.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (69% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Learning Ally Inc ($105K). Together the top 10 received $712K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 52 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2026 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Virginia (69%), New Jersey (14%), North Carolina (14%), and the District of Columbia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $71K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $105K repeat.
- 91% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $465K (2020) to $733K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $733K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Ally Inc Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted General | $104,715 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church Richmond, VA | Unrestricted General | $104,715 |
| Boys Home Incorporated Covington, VA | Unrestricted General | $104,715 |
| Protestant Episcopal High School Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted General | $104,715 |
| Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Forest, VA | Unrestricted General | $104,715 |
| Christ School Inc Arden, NC | Unrestricted General | $104,715 |
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $21,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted General | $21,000 |
| Blue Ridge Food Bank Verona, VA | Unrestricted General | $21,000 |
| United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted General | $21,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,720,930 | $1,211,547 | $900,405 | $733,290 | 11 | $795,651 | $1,114,052 | $870,310 |
| 2025 | $7,414,386 | $819,900 | $763,845 | $613,736 | 10 | $670,683 | $731,621 | $790,093 |
| 2024 | $7,354,362 | $587,782 | $730,559 | $595,000 | 11 | $643,889 | $511,750 | $683,027 |
| 2023 | $7,506,394 | $842,084 | $781,951 | $654,996 | 11 | $698,982 | $773,069 | $619,801 |
| 2022 | $7,449,516 | $726,658 | $811,299 | $672,406 | 9 | $719,733 | $654,483 | $700,967 |
| 2021 | $7,535,075 | $206,085 | $107,888 | — | — | — | $140,157 | $611,994 |
| 2020 | $7,438,375 | $201,786 | $568,967 | $465,000 | 7 | — | $189,944 | $532,720 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $870K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by the grantees, include producing educated young men of good character (Christ School Inc.); providing boys in need with shelter, spiritual support, and education (Boys Home Inc.); empowering learners with reading differences, including dyslexia (Learning Ally Inc.); and building community philanthropic support for Sheltering Arms Hospital and Sheltering Arms Institute (Sheltering Arms Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $733,290. Grant amounts ranged from $21,000 to $104,715, with a median grant of $104,715. Grants of $104,715 went to Learning Ally Inc., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Boys Home Incorporated, Protestant Episcopal High School, Patrick Henry Boys and Girls, and Christ School Inc. Grants of $21,000 went to the American National Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Blue Ridge Food Bank, United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area, and Sheltering Arms Foundation. Each was listed for unrestricted general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$117K (2022) → $154K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $154K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation
How much does The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation give each year?
The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation gave $733K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $614K across 10 grants.
What is The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $104,715, and its average grant was $66,663, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation give grants?
The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (14%) and North Carolina (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Learning Ally Inc ($104,715), Emmanuel Episcopal Church ($104,715) and Boys Home Incorporated ($104,715), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation?
The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $796K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $870K (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 The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6437817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The David S Walker Jr Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-david-s-walker-jr-charitable-foundation-morg_c5d6ffd1b0374dd8915656bfcec4b394
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