Walnut Way Conservation Corporation
Walnut way conservation corp. Is a resident-led neighborhood organization in north side milwaukee's lindsay heights neighborhood that is committed to sustaining an economically diverse community through civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and creating venues for prosperity.
Walnut Way Conservation Corporation at a glance
In short: Walnut Way Conservation Corporation reported $19K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $19,167 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -47.5% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $6,841,736
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,285,979
- +57.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $33
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,350,646
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Walnut Way Conservation Corporation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Walnut Way Conservation Corporation
Who Walnut Way Conservation Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $37K (2023). In 2024 it reported $19K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| For Him Ministries Milwaukee, WI | Environmental Justice Initiative | $10,000 |
| Metcalf Community Bridges Milwaukee, WI | Environmental Justice Initiative | $10,000 |
| Tabernacle Baptist Church Milwaukee, WI | Environmental Justice Initiative | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Environmental Justice | Environmental Justice Initiative | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,841,736 | $3,285,979 | $2,350,646 | $19,167 | Total only | $33 |
| 2023 | $5,942,330 | $2,085,788 | $2,757,237 | $36,500 | 4 | $36 |
| 2022 | $6,992,909 | $2,569,588 | $2,342,316 | $22,250 | Total only | $14 |
| 2021 | $7,072,555 | $2,507,353 | $2,251,736 | — | — | $225 |
| 2020 | $5,828,580 | $2,406,590 | $1,612,554 | — | — | $8,383 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Walnut Way Conservation Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Walnut Way Conservation Corporation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $19K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $33.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Walnut Way Conservation Corporation is led by Antonio Butts, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Antonio Butts
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $70K (2024)
Lavonda L. Graham
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annie Robinson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Moore
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monique Graham
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
X'zayvion McCoy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dea Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Earl Ingram
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emonia Barnett
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gregory Lewis (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $70K, to Antonio Butts (Executive DIR.).
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Way Conservation Corporation
How much does Walnut Way Conservation Corporation give each year?
Walnut Way Conservation Corporation reported $19K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $37K across 4 grants.
How large is Walnut Way Conservation Corporation?
Walnut Way Conservation Corporation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Walnut Way Conservation Corporation?
Walnut Way Conservation Corporation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $6.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Walnut Way Conservation Corporation operate?
Walnut Way Conservation Corporation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Walnut Way Conservation Corporation's EIN?
Walnut Way Conservation Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2007850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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