Walker Youngbird Foundation
Walker Youngbird Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $214K. Net investment income was $3.
Walker Youngbird Foundation at a glance
In short: Walker Youngbird Foundation gave $214K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $214,100
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $30,586
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $13,410
- +574.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Walker Youngbird Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Phillips Collection ($102K). Together the top 5 received $184K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Phillips Collection Washington, DC | General Support-Purchase of Artworks | $101,600 |
| Denver Art Museum Denver, CO | General Support-Purchase of Artworks | $40,000 |
| National Museum of the American Indian New York, NY | General Support-Purchase of Artworks | $30,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| Hayden Haynes Perrysburg, NY | Nuhi Grant | $7,500 |
| Native American Art Studies Association Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,410 | $414,603 | $403,181 | $214,100 | 7 | $214,100 | $3 | — |
| 2024 | $1,988 | $10,000 | $8,012 | — | — | — | — | $7 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Walker Youngbird Foundation is led by Reid Walker, President & CEO on every filing since 2024; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Reid Walker
President & CEO
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina O'Neil
Foundation Director
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
$48K (2025)
Taylor Colby
Treasurer, Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$7K (2024) → $85K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 $85K, to Taylor Colby (Treasurer/Secretary/CFO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Walker Youngbird Foundation
How much does Walker Youngbird Foundation give each year?
Walker Youngbird Foundation gave $214K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Walker Youngbird Foundation's typical grant size?
Walker Youngbird Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $30,586, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Walker Youngbird Foundation give grants?
Walker Youngbird Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Colorado (19%).
Does Walker Youngbird Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Walker Youngbird Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Walker Youngbird Foundation's largest grantees?
Walker Youngbird Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Phillips Collection ($101,600), Denver Art Museum ($40,000) and National Museum of the American Indian ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Walker Youngbird Foundation?
Walker Youngbird Foundation reported $13K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $415K.
What is Walker Youngbird Foundation?
Walker Youngbird Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. It holds $13K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Walker Youngbird Foundation's EIN?
Walker Youngbird Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1968370. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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