Walter Daniel & Emily Tolson Memorial Fund
Walter Daniel & Emily Tolson Memorial Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $462K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $35K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$462K
-2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$36K
+2.6% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+2.6% YoY
About Walter Daniel & Emily Tolson Memorial Fund
Based on IRS filings
Walter Daniel & Emily Tolson Memorial Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $462K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $462,207 | $471,738 | $499,273 |
| Revenue | $39,516 | $22,002 | $3,040 |
| Expenses | $48,549 | $49,548 | $47,941 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $44,317 | $44,197 | $42,591 |
| Net Investment Income | $35,284 | $16,731 | $9,127 |
| Distributable Amount | $28,287 | $27,558 | $27,024 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY | TRUSTEE | 40 | $11,084 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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