W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable
W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its 2024 filing reports 25 grants totaling $49,000 to charitable organizations in Alabama and other states.
W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable at a glance
In short: W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable gave $49K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Alabama. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,000
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,960
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $804,495
- -0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (9 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists William W Walker III as the contact and requests a name, address, telephone number, and academic information such as school or college, GPA, and ACT or SAT score. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: William W Walker Iii
Mailing address: 3800 Colonnade Parkway Suite 500, Birmingham, AL 35243
Phone: (205) 967-2860
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sidewalk Film Festival Cinema ($10K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in five states. Alabama accounted for 65% of grant dollars, Georgia 21%, Texas 7%, Indiana 3%, and Colorado 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 25 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2022) to $57K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sidewalk Film Festival Cinema Birmingham, AL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| One Family Metro Alabama Family Justice Center Birmingham, AL | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Parkinson's Research of Alabama Birmingham, AL | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Homes of Georgia Inc Quitman, GA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Redeemer Community Church Birmingham, AL | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Athens Church Athens, GA | Charitable Contribution | $4,500 |
| Dallas CASA Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Community Bible Study Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Quarterbacking Children Health Foundation Birmingham, AL | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Restoration Academy Fairfield, AL | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 | $804,495 | $56,875 | $58,373 | $49,000 | 25 | $49,000 | $50,327 | $47,183 |
| 2023 | $804,619 | $46,247 | $58,581 | $50,000 | 20 | $50,000 | $40,166 | $45,155 |
| 2022 | $816,953 | $30,879 | $52,937 | $40,500 | 15 | $40,500 | $29,120 | $46,465 |
| 2021 | $839,011 | $81,749 | $65,455 | $56,500 | 18 | $56,500 | $74,594 | $51,002 |
| 2020 | $822,717 | $58,835 | $58,364 | $49,500 | 16 | — | $21,571 | $46,834 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia describes its work as a Christian ministry serving senior adults, while Dallas CASA says its volunteer advocates help children who are victims of abuse and neglect. Community Bible Study describes its mission as making disciples through Bible study. Other recipients include First Light, which offers emergency shelter and housing resources to people experiencing homelessness, and The WellHouse, which provides outreach services to victims of human trafficking.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $49,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $750. Notable grants included $10,000 to Sidewalk Film Festival Cinema; $5,000 each to One Family Metro Alabama Family Justice Center, Parkinson’s Research of Alabama, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, and Redeemer Community Church; and $4,500 to First Presbyterian Athens Church. Dallas CASA received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Catherine W Crawford, James O Walker Jr, and William W Walker IV as trustees.
W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine W. Crawford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James O. Walker Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William W. Walker IV
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James O. Walker (2020) — Trustee
- Former: William W. Walker III (2020) — Trustee
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 W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable
How much does W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable give each year?
W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable gave $49K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 20 grants.
What is W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable's typical grant size?
W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,960, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable that year got $2K on average.
Where does W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable give grants?
W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable gives mostly in Alabama: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (21%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (10 grants), Athens, GA (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Who are W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable's largest grantees?
W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Sidewalk Film Festival Cinema ($10,000), One Family Metro Alabama Family Justice Center ($5,000) and Parkinson's Research of Alabama ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable?
W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable reported $804K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable?
The 2024 filing lists William W Walker III as the contact and requests a name, address, telephone number, and academic information such as school or college, GPA, and ACT or SAT score. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable's EIN?
W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1179597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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