Walli Gives Back Foundation Inc
Walli Gives Back Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Shelley, Idaho. The foundation was created by Nick and Jenna Emery, owners of Walli Cases, to provide financial assistance to families and organizations in need. The foundation operates through a unique model where Walli Cases designates specific days each month to donate a portion of sales to the foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15K
-81.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$627K
+46.7% YoY
Grant Count
80
-7.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+57.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on "spreading love, sharing hope, and supporting those in need." The foundation was established out of the founders' personal experiences during difficult times—Jenna's experience as a widow with an infant son and her mother's death from cancer, and Nick's experience with divorce.
Primary funding areas include:
- Financial assistance for personal hardship
- Financial assistance to support foundation goals
- Financial assistance for refugees
- Financial assistance for families in need
Grantmaking
The foundation made 25 grants in 2023. Recent documented grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Shelley, Idaho, though specific geographic limitations on grantmaking are not detailed in available sources.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total revenues: $596,658
- Total grants, contributions, etc.: $596,657
- Investment income and dividends: $1
- Total expenses: $545,590
- Total assets: $82,157
- Number of employees: 0
Fiscal Year 2022:
- Total revenues: $205,600
- Total grants, contributions, etc.: $205,600
The foundation experienced significant growth, with revenues increasing 190.2% from 2022 to 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,322 | $82,157 | $31,090 |
| Revenue | $678,961 | $596,658 | $205,600 |
| Expenses | $745,796 | $545,590 | $174,511 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $745,796 | $545,590 | $174,288 |
| Net Investment Income | $1 | $1 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
125 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
Founders:
- Nick Emery (Co-founder, Walli Cases owner)
- Jenna Emery (Co-founder, Walli Cases owner)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Emery | Director | 1 | — |
| Jenna Emery | Director | 2 | — |
| Jackson Emery | Director | 1 | — |
| Natalie Underwood | Director | 20 | — |
Subject 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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