WAL-Dot Foundation
WAL-Dot Foundation is a private foundation based in Allen, Texas (EIN 73-1414803). Its 2023 Form 990-PF is marked as a final return, and the filing states that it had no assets remaining at year-end; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
WAL-Dot Foundation at a glance
In short: WAL-Dot Foundation gave $4.0M across 28 grants in 2023 (avg $143K), top state Texas. 11% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $4,001,358
- +972.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $142,906
- +896.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 28, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Texas (35% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to WAL-Dot Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1207, Allen, TX 75013
Phone: (214) 891-5933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WAL-Dot Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 137 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2023 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Texas (35%), Colorado (32%), and Massachusetts (32%); the filing also lists Louisiana and Oklahoma at 0%. These shares are rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is WAL-Dot Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 28 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1.3M; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1.3M first-time, $4K repeat.
- 89% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 1001% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $363K (2020) to $4.0M (2023). In 2023 it made 28 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund Watertown, MA | Charitable | $1,265,286 |
| Pinon Trail Foundation Denver, CO | Charitable | $1,265,286 |
| Susan Schwartz Charitable Foundation Dallas, TX | Charitable | $1,265,286 |
| Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship Dallas, TX | Charitable | $65,000 |
| JCC Denverrobert E Loup Jewish Community Center Denver, CO | Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross-North Texas Region Dallas, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Community Homes for Adults Inc Dallas, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Jewish Children Regional Service Metairie, LA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Union College Cincinnati, OH | Educational | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,130,210 | $4,187,667 | $4,001,358 | 28 | $1,470,786 | $1,025,827 | $135,366 |
| 2022 | $3,057,457 | $208,482 | $428,673 | $373,000 | 26 | $378,250 | $164,712 | $205,552 |
| 2021 | $3,272,072 | $509,892 | $411,363 | $363,500 | 27 | $368,750 | $467,085 | $231,501 |
| 2020 | $3,158,318 | $226,717 | $405,029 | $363,400 | 27 | — | $188,671 | $201,633 |
| 2019 | $3,331,771 | $307,542 | $418,153 | $370,025 | 29 | — | $202,313 | $202,977 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WAL-Dot Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2023 — 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 WAL-Dot Foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to charitable organizations, with some grants identified as educational. Recipients included organizations working in areas such as disability services, health care, homelessness, children’s services, mental health, and community support.
For example, Community Homes for Adults Inc. describes its mission as helping adults with intellectual disabilities live full lives and participate in the community. National Jewish Health says it provides patient care, conducts research, and educates health professionals. Vogel Alcove describes its work as helping young children and families prevent and overcome the effects of homelessness and poverty. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $4,001,358. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,265,286, with a median grant of $4,500. The three largest reported grants were $1,265,286 each, to Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund, Pinon Trail Foundation, and Susan Schwartz Charitable Foundation. Other listed grants included $65,000 to Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship, $25,000 to JCC Denver/Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center, and $15,000 each to American Red Cross–North Texas Region, Community Homes for Adults Inc., and Jewish Children Regional Service.
The filing says the foundation contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This is information from a filing marked as the organization’s final return, not a current application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Susan A. Schwartz, Nancy N. Barcelo, Kathy K. Neustadt, and Scott Barcelo as directors, and Janene Foster as secretary.
WAL-Dot Foundation's 2023 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Nancy N. Barcelo
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Barcelo
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan A. Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy K. Neustadt
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janene Foster
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dolores K. Neustadt (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Kathy N. Hankin (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 WAL-Dot Foundation
How much does WAL-Dot Foundation give each year?
WAL-Dot Foundation gave $4.0M across 28 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $373K across 26 grants.
What is WAL-Dot Foundation's typical grant size?
WAL-Dot Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $4,500, and its average grant was $142,906, across 28 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from WAL-Dot Foundation that year got $1.3M on average.
Where does WAL-Dot Foundation give grants?
WAL-Dot Foundation's top state is Texas, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (32%) and Massachusetts (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (15 grants) and Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does WAL-Dot Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on WAL-Dot Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (25 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are WAL-Dot Foundation's largest grantees?
WAL-Dot Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund ($1,265,286), Pinon Trail Foundation ($1,265,286) and Susan Schwartz Charitable Foundation ($1,265,286), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does WAL-Dot Foundation fund?
No mission statement for WAL-Dot Foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to charitable organizations, with some grants identified as educational. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WAL-Dot Foundation?
WAL-Dot Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is WAL-Dot Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, WAL-Dot Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is WAL-Dot Foundation's EIN?
WAL-Dot Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1414803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does WAL-Dot Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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