Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc
Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Shelley, Idaho. The foundation supports families and organizations facing difficult circumstances, including families featured on its website who are dealing with serious illness, bereavement, or other hardships.
Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc gave $124K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,954
- -80.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -63.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,274
- -45.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $12,295
- -19.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box C, Shelley, ID 83274
Phone: (208) 520-6676
Website: https://walligivesback.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Claire the Heart Warrior Memorial Founda ($16K). Together the top 7 received $46K.
Organizations only. It also paid 22 grants to individuals ($78,332), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 218 grants of 220 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Shelley, Idaho. In 2025, 41% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah and 39% to recipients in Idaho. The remaining reported shares went to California (5%), Washington (4%), and Nevada (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2025) to $627K (2024). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Claire the Heart Warrior Memorial Founda Kamas, UT | Financial assistance to support foundation goals | $15,501 |
| GoFundMe Shelley, ID | Financial assistance | $15,135 |
| 22 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $78,332 |
| Summer Germann- Summer in LA LLC Santa Monica, CA | Financial assistance to support foundation goals | $6,686 |
| Roseman University Alpine, UT | Financial assistance for personal hardship | $3,000 |
| Battle of the Breasts Washington, UT | Financial assistance to support foundation goals | $2,500 |
| Healey Santaquin, UT | Financial assistance for personal hardship | $1,800 |
| Sylvester Shelley, ID | Financial assistance for personal hardship | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,295 | $240,302 | $243,417 | $123,954 | 29 | $243,417 | $1 |
| 2024 | $15,322 | $678,961 | $745,796 | $627,313 | 80 | $745,796 | $1 |
| 2023 | $82,157 | $596,658 | $545,590 | $427,612 | 86 | $545,590 | $1 |
| 2022 | $31,090 | $205,600 | $174,511 | $174,288 | 25 | $174,288 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated aim is “spreading love, sharing hope, and supporting those in need.” Its website describes support for families going through difficult times and partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Featured family stories include medical challenges such as cancer and congenital heart conditions, as well as bereavement.
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes direct charitable activities that included sending supplies and personal items to teachers, providing Christmas gifts and gift cards to nominated families, and sending filled Easter eggs for a children’s hospital Easter egg hunt.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $123,954. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,501, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest listed grants included $15,501 to Claire the Heart Warrior Memorial Foundation in Kamas, Utah, for financial assistance to support foundation goals, and $15,135 to GoFundMe in Shelley, Idaho, for financial assistance. Other listed grants included $6,686 to Summer Germann- Summer in LA LLC in Santa Monica, California, and grants to individual recipients for personal hardship.
The foundation’s website says it chooses a family to support each month and partners with nonprofit organizations. Its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nicholas Emery, Jenna Emery, Jackson Emery, and Natalie Underwood as directors.
Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jackson Emery
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Emery
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Emery
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Underwood
Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc
How much does Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc give each year?
Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc gave $124K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $627K across 80 grants.
What is Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,274, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc give grants?
Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc's top state is Utah, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Idaho (39%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Shelley, ID (2 grants).
Does Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial assistance for personal hardship" (25 grants) and "Financial assistance to support foundation goals" (3 grants).
Who are Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Claire the Heart Warrior Memorial Founda ($15,501), GoFundMe ($15,135) and Summer Germann- Summer in LA LLC ($6,686), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 22 grants to individuals ($78,332), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc?
Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc reported $12K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $240K.
What does Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is “spreading love, sharing hope, and supporting those in need.” Its website describes support for families going through difficult times and partnerships with nonprofit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc's EIN?
Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1570563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc 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 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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