The Jack R Walter Foundation
The Jack R Walter Foundation is a private foundation based in North Hollywood, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations involved in adaptive recreation, disability services, health, education, animal rescue, and community programs.
The Jack R Walter Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jack R Walter Foundation gave $128K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $127,934
- +31.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,107
- +23.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $2,406,236
- +20.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (61% 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 Jack R Walter Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 5446 Cleon Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Phone: (818) 216-3501
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jack R Walter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wasatch Adaptive Sports ($36K). Together the top 10 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (61%), Utah (28%), Illinois (7%), and Hawaii (4%); the filing also lists Washington, D.C., at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jack R Walter Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 134% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2022) to $128K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports Snowbird, UT | spinal cord injury & adpative sports & activities | $36,075 |
| Wheels of Hope LA Cudahy, CA | wheelchair basketball support | $22,000 |
| Laurence School Valley Glen, CA | youth community awareness program | $14,479 |
| KEEN Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | children with special needs support | $10,000 |
| American Brain Tumor Association Chicago, IL | voluntary health agency | $8,698 |
| USARC United States Adaptive Recreational Center Big Bear Lake, CA | adaptive sports and activities programs | $7,500 |
| Maui Human Society Pu uenene, HI | animal rescue | $5,182 |
| Nestle Avenue PTA Tarzana, CA | educational programs community support | $5,000 |
| Oligo Nation San Anselmo, CA | voluntary health agency | $4,000 |
| Triumph Foundation Santa Clarita, CA | spinal cord injury recovery programs | $3,000 |
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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 | $2,406,236 | $538,243 | $148,256 | $127,934 | 18 | $147,145 | $83,165 | $144,240 |
| 2024 | $2,000,582 | $451,654 | $111,740 | $97,672 | 17 | $110,685 | $40,404 | $120,910 |
| 2023 | $1,653,168 | $115,184 | $102,245 | $92,125 | 14 | $100,138 | $41,703 | $95,904 |
| 2022 | $1,653,524 | $438,014 | $62,730 | $54,736 | 14 | $61,771 | $44,909 | $82,621 |
| 2021 | $1,273,173 | $235,616 | $84,240 | $76,055 | 13 | $83,203 | $39,738 | $68,646 |
| 2020 | $1,121,582 | $59,186 | $65,315 | $57,508 | 15 | — | $39,687 | $63,028 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jack R Walter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. Wasatch Adaptive Sports describes its mission as empowering people with disabilities through outdoor recreation. Triumph Foundation says its programs support people living with spinal cord injuries, paralyzing disorders, and disabilities. The American Brain Tumor Association describes its work as advancing the understanding and treatment of brain tumors, while Oligo Nation says it supports research into oligodendroglioma brain cancer.
Other 2025 recipients included organizations whose stated missions involve climate-resilient communities (TreePeople), inclusive education (Harvard-Westlake School), and recreational, educational, and athletic programs for at-risk children (Santa Monica Police Activities).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $127,934. Grants ranged from $500 to $36,075, with a median of $3,500. Among the largest were Wasatch Adaptive Sports ($36,075), Wheels of Hope LA ($22,000), Laurence School ($14,479), KEEN Los Angeles ($10,000), and the American Brain Tumor Association ($8,698).
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jack R Walter as president, Sharon E Walter-Goldsmith as secretary, and Treven Goldsmith as CEO and CFO.
The Jack R Walter Foundation is led by Treven W Goldsmith, CEO & CFO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Treven W Goldsmith
CEO & CFO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Jack R Walter
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon E Walter-Goldsmith
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sharon E Walter Goldsmith (2020–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Treven Goldsmith (CEO & CFO).
Frequently asked questions about The Jack R Walter Foundation
How much does The Jack R Walter Foundation give each year?
The Jack R Walter Foundation gave $128K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 17 grants.
What is The Jack R Walter Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jack R Walter Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $7,107, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jack R Walter Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Jack R Walter Foundation give grants?
The Jack R Walter Foundation gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (28%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants), Studio City, CA (2 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (2 grants).
Does The Jack R Walter Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Jack R Walter Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (3 grants) and "Voluntary Health Agency" (3 grants).
Who are The Jack R Walter Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jack R Walter Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wasatch Adaptive Sports ($36,075), Wheels of Hope LA ($22,000) and Laurence School ($14,479), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jack R Walter Foundation?
The Jack R Walter Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $147K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jack R Walter Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. Wasatch Adaptive Sports describes its mission as empowering people with disabilities through outdoor recreation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jack R Walter Foundation?
The Jack R Walter Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Jack R Walter Foundation's EIN?
The Jack R Walter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3338606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Jack R Walter 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 19, 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 April 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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