The Walker Foundation is a private foundation based in Edmonds, Washington. Also known as the Martha E and Thomas E Walker Foundation, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization established in 2015.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$461K
+3.4% YoY
Grant Count
21
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+18.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not provide a publicly stated mission statement. However, their grantmaking priorities focus on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science and STEM Education
Grantmaking
The foundation also funds scholarship and program funding, general fund of hearing and speech clinic, exhibition and research funding, and cancer treatment initiatives.
Grant Range
$170–$101,400
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, Missouri, and Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $8,280,132 (2024)
- Total Revenues: $803,831 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $489,863 (2024)
- Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $221,300 (2024)
- Number of Employees: 0
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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
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Domestic Violence Service of Snohomish County ($100,000), Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania ($100,000), Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH LOVELAND, CO | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $8,000 |
| ARK INSTITUTE OF LEARNING TACOMA, WA | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $170 |
| BEYOND HOUSING INC ST LOUIS, MO | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $10,000 |
| BRIGHTSIDE ST LOUIS ST LOUIS, MO | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $3,500 |
| CASCADIA ART MUSEUM EDMONDS, WA | EXHIBITION AND RESEARCH FUNDING | $24,000 |
| COAST GUARD FOUNDATION STONINGTON, CT | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $1,500 |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY EVERETT, WA | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $100,000 |
| EMERGE CENTER AGAINST DOMESTIC ABUSE TUCSON, AZ | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $60,000 |
| INDIGENOUS EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF TANZANIA OGALLALA, NE | SCHOLARSHIP AND PROGRAM FUNDING | $100,000 |
| MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY WALKER CLINIC ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUND OF HEARING AND SPEECH CLINIC | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTHA E WALKER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDER E WALKER | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| THOMAS E WALKER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOHN E SHAW | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $8,133 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 6083 Edmonds, WA 98026-0083
EIN: 47-3099102
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Walker Foundation fund?
The foundation does not provide a publicly stated mission statement. However, their grantmaking priorities focus on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Science and STEM Education
How do I apply for a grant from Walker Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $460,720 (most recent fiscal year) • Typical grant range: $170–$101,400 • Made 17 grants in the most recent year **Recent Grants (2024):** • Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish (DVS): $100,000 — To Support Organization's Mission • Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse (TCWC): $60,000 — To Support Organization's Mission • Meds and Food for Kids: $32,000 — To Support Organization's Mission • Cascadia Art Museum: (amount not specified) The foundation also fun…
Where does Walker Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, Missouri, and Arizona.
What size grants does Walker Foundation award?
In 2024, Walker Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $461K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Walker Foundation's EIN?
Walker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3099102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2017–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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