Walters Public Education Foundation
Walters Public Education Foundation is a private foundation based in Walters, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports support for the Walters Public School system through funds, supplies, and equipment, and scholarships paid directly to colleges chosen by students.
Walters Public Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Walters Public Education Foundation gave $30K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,575
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -29.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,465
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $777,212
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Walters Public Education Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a written form including the purpose and history. It lists no restrictions on awards and no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Jennifer Meason
Mailing address: P O Box 243, Walters, OK 73572
Phone: (588) 591-2099
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walters Public Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Walters Public Schools ($16K).
Organizations only. It also paid 11 individual scholarships ($14,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Walters Public Education Foundation gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 69% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $56K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walters Public Schools Walters, OK | Educational Expenses | $15,575 |
| 11 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $14,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $777,212 | $47,653 | $38,562 | $29,575 | 12 | $29,575 | $24,887 | $42,723 |
| 2023 | $768,121 | $90,667 | $42,023 | $34,786 | 17 | $34,786 | $23,489 | — |
| 2022 | $719,477 | $42,311 | $26,996 | $25,643 | 10 | $25,643 | $25,095 | $34,520 |
| 2021 | $704,162 | $96,784 | $58,753 | $55,748 | 13 | $55,748 | $26,232 | $36,482 |
| 2020 | $666,131 | $26,402 | $46,876 | $45,201 | 13 | — | $22,724 | $36,457 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walters Public Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes direct charitable activity benefiting the Walters Public School system, including donations of funds, supplies, and equipment. It reports that approximately 700 students benefit and 50 professional staff are assisted. The filing also describes scholarships paid directly to the colleges of students’ choice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $29,575. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,575, with a median of $1,000. Its largest reported grant was $15,575 to Walters Public Schools for educational expenses. The other 11 grants went to individual recipients for scholarships: three of $2,000 and eight of $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Meason as Chairman, Michael C Flanagan as Secretary/Treasurer, and Christy Ray as Vice-Chairman. It also lists Sharon Harrison, Charla Dedmon, Paul Metcalfe, Phillip Hart, Jimmie Dedmon, Caitlin Farris, and Denise Tulloh.
Walters Public Education Foundation is led by Jennifer Meason, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Meason
Chairman
Secretary & Treasurer → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charla Dedmon
None
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Ray
Vice Chairman
None → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Tulloh
None
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmie Dedmon
None
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael C Flanagan
Secretary & Treasurer
None → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Metcalfe
None
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Farris
None
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Harrison
None
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Hart
None
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dana Hilbert (2020–2023) — None
- Former: Caitlin Tulloh (2020) — None
- Former: Janell Philpott (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Jeff Simpson (2020) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Jeff Zachary (2020) — None
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.
Frequently asked questions about Walters Public Education Foundation
How much does Walters Public Education Foundation give each year?
Walters Public Education Foundation gave $30K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 17 grants.
What is Walters Public Education Foundation's typical grant size?
Walters Public Education Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,465, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Walters Public Education Foundation give grants?
Walters Public Education Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Walters Public Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Walters Public Education Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).
How large is Walters Public Education Foundation?
Walters Public Education Foundation reported $777K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Walters Public Education Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes direct charitable activity benefiting the Walters Public School system, including donations of funds, supplies, and equipment. It reports that approximately 700 students benefit and 50 professional staff are assisted. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walters Public Education Foundation?
The filing says to submit a written form including the purpose and history. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walters Public Education Foundation's EIN?
Walters Public Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1264832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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