The J H Walker Legacy Foundation
The J H Walker Legacy Foundation is a private foundation based in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 2011, it supports programs for infants, children, and teenagers, with a stated focus on improving the lives of disadvantaged and underserved people in the Southeast.
The J H Walker Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: The J H Walker Legacy Foundation gave $1.4M across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in South Carolina. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,440,000
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,353
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,850,804
- +69.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (8 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The J H Walker Legacy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; applications are by invitation only. Its published materials give different application periods: one page says January through November 30, while its guidelines specify January 15 through October 15, with the board selecting grants each November for the following year.
- Review Cycle
- The published application windows are January through November 30, or January 15 through October 15, depending on the foundation page.
- Deadline
- The published application windows are January through November 30, or January 15 through October 15, depending on the…
- Contact
Mailing address: 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive 450, Reston, VA 20191
Phone: (703) 437-9720
Website: https://walkerlegacyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The J H Walker Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ($65K). Together the top 10 received $555K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 87 grants of 143 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its geographic focus is the Southeastern United States. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to South Carolina (56%) and North Carolina (11%); California received 9%, Virginia 3%, and Kentucky 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The J H Walker Legacy Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 34 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $905K (2019) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum of the Lowcountry Charleston, SC | Program Support | $65,000 |
| Charleston Promise Neighborhood Charleston, SC | Program Support | $60,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc North Charleston, SC | Program Support | $60,000 |
| Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center Inc Charleston, SC | Program Support | $60,000 |
| Meeting Street Schools Charleston, SC | Program Support | $60,000 |
| A21 USA Inc Santa Ana, CA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Bland Ministry Center Bland, VA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Boys Club of Wake County Inc Raleigh, NC | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina Charleston, SC | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc Hazard, KY | Program Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,850,804 | $2,683,619 | $1,512,399 | $1,440,000 | 34 | $1,460,543 | $2,180,002 | $71,818 |
| 2024 | $1,679,584 | $2,235,487 | $1,427,478 | $1,370,000 | 33 | $1,386,034 | $1,384,462 | $55,950 |
| 2023 | $871,575 | $1,320,143 | $1,271,532 | $1,235,250 | 31 | $1,210,021 | $943,339 | $36,063 |
| 2022 | $822,964 | $963,273 | $1,107,014 | $1,075,000 | 25 | $1,097,817 | $838,937 | $42,196 |
| 2021 | $966,705 | $1,075,613 | $978,947 | $955,400 | 20 | $968,510 | $492,513 | $52,601 |
| 2020 | $870,039 | $62,597 | $986,856 | $950,000 | 20 | — | $54,606 | $51,431 |
| 2019 | $1,794,298 | $1,668,601 | $937,892 | $905,000 | 21 | — | $1,032,510 | $65,747 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The J H Walker Legacy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to enrich and improve the lives of infants, children, and teenagers in health and wellness, education, food security, and nutrition, while addressing disparities in the Southeast. Its grant information also identifies personal safety as an area of interest.
Recent grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. For example, Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry says its mission is to spark imagination, curiosity, and problem solving through play for families with young children. Meeting Street Schools describes its mission as empowering children through excellent, life-changing education. Lowcountry Food Bank says it works for equitable, dignified, and consistent access to food, while Bland Ministry Center says it provides food, clothing, dental, and other services to people in surrounding communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $1,440,000. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $65,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest listed awards included $65,000 to Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry and $60,000 each to Charleston Promise Neighborhood, Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center, and Meeting Street Schools; each was designated for program support.
The foundation says it invests in established organizations and may consider yearly renewals for established grants. Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering programs for children and teens in the stated focus areas. The foundation also specifies that at least 55% of the population served must be U.S. citizens, and that organizations must have audited financial statements and a federal Form 990 available. A site visit is part of the decision process; following the visit, the foundation determines whether to invite the organization to apply. The president and advisory board review applications, and grant funds are distributed after written award notification.
The foundation says it does not fund capital or building campaigns, fundraising drives, endowments, debt retirement, political organizations or candidates, or lobbying and other efforts to influence legislation or political office. Its grant information says salary requests are considered case by case, with time-limited funding and a plan for how the position will be funded within 12 months; its guidelines say it does not provide grants for salaries or other forms of compensation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julie Walker as president and director, Thomas Walker as secretary and director, and Philip Walker as treasurer and director. The foundation identifies Julie Walker as its founder and says she manages its daily operations and grants. Its website describes Philip and Thomas Walker as members of the advisory board who contribute to grant evaluation and decision-making.
The J H Walker Legacy Foundation is led by Julie Walker, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Walker
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Walker
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Walker
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The J H Walker Legacy Foundation
How much does The J H Walker Legacy Foundation give each year?
The J H Walker Legacy Foundation gave $1.4M across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 33 grants.
What is The J H Walker Legacy Foundation's typical grant size?
The J H Walker Legacy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $42,353, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The J H Walker Legacy Foundation that year got $33K on average.
Where does The J H Walker Legacy Foundation give grants?
The J H Walker Legacy Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (11%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (10 grants), North Charleston, SC (3 grants), Winston-Salem, NC (2 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does The J H Walker Legacy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on The J H Walker Legacy Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (34 grants).
Who are The J H Walker Legacy Foundation's largest grantees?
The J H Walker Legacy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ($65,000), Charleston Promise Neighborhood ($60,000) and Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The J H Walker Legacy Foundation?
The J H Walker Legacy Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The J H Walker Legacy Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to enrich and improve the lives of infants, children, and teenagers in health and wellness, education, food security, and nutrition, while addressing disparities in the Southeast. Its grant information also identifies personal safety as an area of interest. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The J H Walker Legacy Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; applications are by invitation only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The J H Walker Legacy Foundation's EIN?
The J H Walker Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1859070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The J H Walker Legacy 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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