Walker Family Foundation
The Walker Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Salina, Kansas. Its filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation). Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Kansas.
Walker Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Walker Family Foundation gave $292K across 25 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Kansas. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $292,040
- -14.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 25
- -7.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,682
- -7.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $272,724
- +113.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 25, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (97% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Walker Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 856, Salina, KS 67402-0856
Phone: (785) 825-2221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walker Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Teen Town Inc ($35K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 3% to recipients in Missouri. The listed grants include organizations in Salina and elsewhere in Kansas, as well as one in Kansas City, Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Walker Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 25 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $176K (2021) to $343K (2025). In 2026 it made 25 grants totaling $292K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teen Town Inc Salina, KS | Provide Safe Environment for Youth | $34,800 |
| Salina Emergency Aid - Food Bank Salina, KS | Food for the Hungry | $31,500 |
| Pregnancy Service Center Inc Salina, KS | Pregnancy Couseling & Assistance | $29,040 |
| St Johns Missionary Baptist Church Salina, KS | After School Child Care Program | $21,520 |
| Ashby House Ltd Salina, KS | Homeless Shelter | $18,040 |
| Catholic Charities of Salina Inc Salina, KS | Aid to Families in Need | $14,640 |
| New Heights Therapy Center Salina, KS | Therapeutic Equestrian Center | $14,000 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy Inc Salina, KS | Christ-Centered Education | $13,200 |
| Domestic Violence Association Salina, KS | Service to Domestic Violence Victims | $13,200 |
| Salina Health Education Foundation Salina, KS | Healthcare for Needy | $10,020 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $272,724 | $437,994 | $293,262 | $292,040 | 25 | $292,040 | $4,560 | $10,968 |
| 2025 | $127,992 | $443,760 | $343,320 | $342,590 | 27 | $342,590 | $246 | $7,469 |
| 2024 | $27,552 | $286,053 | $295,060 | $295,040 | 24 | $295,040 | $22 | $2,754 |
| 2023 | $36,559 | $291,827 | $302,100 | $302,060 | 23 | $302,060 | $8 | $3,889 |
| 2022 | $46,832 | $249,142 | $221,072 | $221,030 | 22 | $221,030 | $4 | $3,797 |
| 2021 | $18,762 | $95,261 | $176,300 | $175,780 | 17 | — | $90 | $2,192 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walker Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants supported organizations working in areas including youth programs, food assistance, shelter, family support, education, healthcare, domestic violence services, and recovery from substance use.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Teen Town says it seeks to provide teens with a safe, welcoming place free of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. Ashby House says it empowers individuals and families to achieve stability and confidence. Healing House describes itself as a substance use disorder recovery organization focused on participants’ well-being, self-sufficiency, and community safety.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $292,040. Grants ranged from $100 to $34,800, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported awards included $34,800 to Teen Town Inc. for a safe environment for youth; $31,500 to Salina Emergency Aid - Food Bank for food for the hungry; and $29,040 to Pregnancy Service Center Inc. for pregnancy counseling and assistance. Other grants included $21,520 to St Johns Missionary Baptist Church for an after-school child care program, $18,040 to Ashby House Ltd. for a homeless shelter, and $14,640 to Catholic Charities of Salina Inc. for aid to families in need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Trace E Walker as president, Karen Gorrell as secretary, and Michael B Walker as treasurer. Directors listed are David Gorrell, Denise R White, Sandy Walker, Penny A Walker, Cynthia A Walker, and Carolyn L Walker.
Walker Family Foundation is led by Trace E. Walker, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Trace E. Walker
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Carolyn L. Walker
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cynthia A. Walker
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Gorrell
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Denise R. White
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Penny A. Walker
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sandy Walker
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Karen Gorrell
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael B. Walker
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Walker Family Foundation
How much does Walker Family Foundation give each year?
Walker Family Foundation gave $292K across 25 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $343K across 27 grants.
What is Walker Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Walker Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,682, across 25 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Walker Family Foundation give grants?
Walker Family Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salina, KS (19 grants) and Wichita, KS (2 grants).
Does Walker Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Walker Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Walker Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Walker Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Teen Town Inc ($34,800), Salina Emergency Aid - Food Bank ($31,500) and Pregnancy Service Center Inc ($29,040), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Walker Family Foundation?
Walker Family Foundation reported $273K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $292K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Walker Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants supported organizations working in areas including youth programs, food assistance, shelter, family support, education, healthcare, domestic violence services, and recovery from substance use. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walker Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walker Family Foundation's EIN?
Walker Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1181805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Walker Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Walker Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/walker-family-foundation-morg_f88c7b935ea543578df659767f03be07
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