Walker Area Community Foundation
To enhance the quality of life in the greater walker area
Walker Area Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Walker Area Community Foundation gave $1.0M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $167K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,002,326
- +591.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $167,054
- +360.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $2,416,233
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (2% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Walker Area Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wacc ($910K). Together the top 6 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2019) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.0M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wacc | — | $910,005 |
| Immanuel School | — | $31,000 |
| City of Walker Walker, MN | — | $25,000 |
| Headwaters Animal Shelter | — | $21,000 |
| Act on Alzheimers | — | $10,321 |
| Rotary Club Walker | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,416,233 | $1,270,129 | $1,058,056 | $1,002,326 | 6 | $1,225,579 |
| 2024 | $2,204,160 | $183,332 | $225,506 | $145,000 | 4 | $98,820 |
| 2023 | $2,064,921 | $121,987 | $78,046 | $24,750 | 2 | $63,209 |
| 2022 | $1,804,986 | $186,589 | $110,158 | — | — | $88,394 |
| 2021 | $2,115,266 | $251,259 | $75,196 | $41,087 | Total only | $81,560 |
| 2020 | $1,832,400 | $89,645 | $44,631 | $24,000 | Total only | $59,694 |
| 2019 | $1,681,398 | $119,730 | $127,897 | $12,961 | 1 | $43,319 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Walker Area Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Walker Area Community Foundation is a public charity, based in Walker, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Walker Area Community Foundation is led by Gary Weigel, Chair Member since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Weigel
Chair Member
Director → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Chair Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
$5K (2024) → $4K (2025)
Harold Sherbrooke
Chair Member
Treasurer → Chair Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mike Nelson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jennifer Arnold
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kristin Holly
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ineke Leer
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Dale Jones (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Keane Johnson (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark Sylstad (2019–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Dan Meier (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Kerrigan (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Michel (2019) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Gary Weigel (Chair Member).
Frequently asked questions about Walker Area Community Foundation
How much does Walker Area Community Foundation give each year?
Walker Area Community Foundation gave $1.0M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $145K across 4 grants.
What is Walker Area Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Walker Area Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $23,000, and its average grant was $167,054, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Walker Area Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Walker Area Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wacc ($910,005), Immanuel School ($31,000) and City of Walker ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Walker Area Community Foundation?
Walker Area Community Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
Where does Walker Area Community Foundation operate?
Walker Area Community Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Walker Area Community Foundation's EIN?
Walker Area Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0919421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
Live grants for the work Walker Area Community Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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