The George Herbert Walker Foundation
The George Herbert Walker Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $787K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $11K.
The George Herbert Walker Foundation at a glance
In short: The George Herbert Walker Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $100,000
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $786,897
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (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 The George Herbert Walker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United States Golf Association ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The George Herbert Walker Foundation gives
- Giving grew 203% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 178% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $2.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Golf Association Liberty Corner, NJ | General Charitable | $100,000 |
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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 | $786,897 | $18,908 | $119,510 | $100,000 | 1 | $106,500 | $11,166 | $60,000 |
| 2023 | $887,499 | $-5,926 | $6,521 | — | — | $3,000 | $9,150 | $19,336 |
| 2022 | $902,354 | $486 | $36,966 | $33,000 | 1 | $34,965 | $7,469 | $18,614 |
| 2021 | $939,088 | $60,947 | $39,734 | $33,000 | 1 | $36,000 | $57,663 | $34,576 |
| 2020 | $917,905 | $2,376,604 | $2,561,712 | $2,535,664 | 4 | — | $23,936 | $57,903 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George Herbert Walker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George Herbert Walker Foundation is led by George H. Walker, Trustee As Needed on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George H. Walker
Trustee As Needed
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 The George Herbert Walker Foundation
How much does The George Herbert Walker Foundation give each year?
The George Herbert Walker Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The George Herbert Walker Foundation?
The George Herbert Walker Foundation reported $787K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The George Herbert Walker Foundation operate?
The George Herbert Walker Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Missouri, New Jersey.
What is The George Herbert Walker Foundation's EIN?
The George Herbert Walker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6084806. 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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