Walker Family Foundation
The Walker Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Milwaukie, Oregon (with a mailing address in Beaverton, OR). Established in July 1998, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on supporting educational and environmental initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.7M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$575K
+5.9% YoY
Grant Count
31
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+5.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports activities and programs that benefit long-term growth and well-being, with primary focus areas in:
- Education
- Environment
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
Open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants funded.
Grant Range
$82,000
Average Grant
$82,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple states including:
- California
- Colorado
- Massachusetts
- New York
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Washington
Projects span various cities including Austin, Cambridge, Corvallis, and Denver.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $10,709,559
- Total Revenues: $1,321,880
- Total Expenses: $740,089
- Investment Income & Dividends: $322,384
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $999,496
Historical Context (2023):
- Total Assets: $10.1M
- Revenue: $1.4M
- Expenses: $723K
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,709,559 | $10,127,768 | $9,454,995 |
| Revenue | $1,321,880 | $1,395,410 | $1,404,060 |
| Expenses | $740,089 | $722,640 | $755,382 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $648,360 | $616,944 | $680,362 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,232,578 | $1,289,714 | $1,329,040 |
| Distributable Amount | $725,857 | $654,620 | $637,729 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ian Walker – President (10 hours per week)
- Ryan Walker – Secretary (10 hours per week)
- Mackenzie Walker – Treasurer (10 hours per week)
- Debra Walker – Director (10 hours per week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAN WALKER | PRES | 10 | $20,188 |
| RYAN WALKER | SEC | 10 | $18,746 |
| MACKENZIE WALKER | TREAS | 10 | $18,746 |
| DEBRA WALKER | DIRECTOR | 10 | $4,800 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking with recent awards supporting environmental conservation (Columbia Land Trust, Forests Forever) and youth development (Friends of the Children). The foundation maintains no public website but actively processes grant applications and distributes funding across educational and environmental causes nationwide.
Grant Recipients - Walker Family FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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