Walker Charitable Foundation Grant

The Walker Charitable Foundation provides funding for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational endeavors. Organizations must contact the Foundation at least 30 days prior to grant submission to discuss eligibility. The Foundation aims to support as many worthy organizations as possible, guided by its Executive Director and Board, primarily consisting of Walker family members. Over the years, it has proudly funded numerous organizations that have made significant contributions to their communities.

NOTE: We require that all organizations contact the Foundation office (via phone or email) at least 30 days before submitting a grant request to discuss funding eligibility. This is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline.
Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation
The purpose of the Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, Inc. is to support
charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational endeavors, either directly or by contributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The Foundation’s Executive Director and Board, comprised primarily of
members of the Walker family, strive to provide funding to organizations which they feel will benefit most from the Foundation’s support. There are obviously many worthy organizations, and it is the desire of the Walker Foundation to support as many of those organizations as possible. It has been the Walker Foundation’s great privilege over the years to support numerous charitable organizations, each of whom has accomplished great things within its own community.
As the number of grant requests has grown, it has become necessary for the Walker Foundation to establish guidelines and procedures for processing the multitude of requests that it receives.

Application Details

GUIDELINES FOR FUNDING
The purpose of the Willard and Pat Walker Foundation, Inc. is to support
charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational endeavors, either directly
or by contributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under
Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Walker Foundation limits
its grants to 501(c)(3) organizations located in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and
Kansas.
The Foundation’s Executive Director and Board, comprised primarily of members
of the Walker family, strive to provide funding to organizations which they feel
will benefit most from the Foundation’s support. It has been the Walker
Foundation’s great privilege over the years to support numerous charitable
organizations, each of whom has accomplished great things within its own
community.
As the number of grant requests has grown, it has become necessary for the
Walker Foundation to establish guidelines and procedures for processing the
multitude of requests that it receives. Accordingly, review and follow the
procedures outlined in this document as you submit your request for funding.

1. We require that all organizations contact the Foundation office (via phone or

email) at least 30 days before submitting a grant request to discuss funding
eligibility.

1. For your request to be considered, it must include the following:

• a. your contact information, your organization’s mailing address, phone
• number and email,
• b. a brief description of your organization,
• c. the purpose for which the funds are being requested,
• d. the amount of funding you are requesting,
• e. the time frame within which you would like to receive the requested
• funding,

f. Information regarding additional support you have received or will be
receiving, from other organizations and/or individuals for the same
purpose.
Updated 12/2021

1. Limit your request to no more than three (3) pages, not including the

requested attachments.

1. Provide your federal tax identification number and a copy of your IRS

determination letter indicating your 501(c)(3) status.

1. Provide a current budget and financial statements.
2. Do not send audio or videotapes unless requested by a representative of the

Foundation.

1. Do not attempt to contact the Walker family directly regarding your request.

Any questions should be directed to the Foundation’s office.

1. Please do not submit more than one request during any twelve-month period.
2. Please submit all requests, via email to: info@walkerfoundation.org

Grant requests will only be accepted during the following submission cycles:

• o January 15th through March 1st
• o August 15th though October 1st
• Should you have any further questions, you may contact our office at
• info@walkerfoundation.org.
• Updated 12/2021