Walter Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in Delaware and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since July 2014. It operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.8M
+33.3% YoY
Grant Count
31
+40.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$89K
-5.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Social equity and opportunity
- Conservation and environmental protection
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants supporting organizations working in education, human services, and philanthropic capacity-building, with particular emphasis on creating equitable opportunities and supporting conservation efforts.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented activity in:
- Illinois
- Georgia
- California
- Michigan
- Florida
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $575,231
- Total Giving: $2,755,200
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $553,000
- Total Liabilities: $36.5 Million
- Expenses: $2.14 Million
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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
114 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 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK WALTER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KIMBRA WALTER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW SENNETT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT FEDORIS | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced several significant grants in recent years:
**$25 Million Grant to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida** - A transformative gift supporting conservation and environmental protection efforts in Southwest Florida, with plans for a redesigned nature center experience.
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Announces Transformative $25 Million**Support for Michigan Communities** - The foundation has funded transformative projects strengthening Michigan communities through various initiatives.
Walters Family Foundation Funds Transformative Projects That Strengthen MichiganThe foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with ongoing support for organizations aligned with its focus areas in social equity, opportunity, sustainability, and conservation.
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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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