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The J H Walker Legacy Foundation

Name: The J H Walker Legacy Foundation grants, 2022–2025
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

123
grants reported: $5.1M
total given: 2022–2025
filing years: $50,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Funding pattern

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Top recipients

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Meeting Street Schools4 grants · $240,000
Children'S Museum of the Lowcountry4 grants · $225,000
Charleston Promise Neighborhood4 grants · $220,000
Reading Partners South Carolina4 grants · $200,000
Tulsa Hills Youth Ranch Foundation3 grants · $150,000
Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina3 grants · $150,000
South Carolina Aquarium4 grants · $145,000
New Morning3 grants · $130,000
Carolina Youth Development Center (Charleston Orphan House)2 grants · $120,000
The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children'S Center2 grants · $120,000

Giving over time

$1.1M

2022

$1.2M

2023

$1.4M

2024

$1.4M

2025

Grant history

The 100 largest of 123 grants.

$65,000
Children'S Museum of the Lowcountry · Charleston, SC · 2025
Program support
$60,000
Charleston Promise Neighborhood · Charleston, SC · 2025
Program support
$60,000
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina · North Charleston, SC · 2025
Program support
$60,000
Dee Norton Lowcountry Children'S Center · Charleston, SC · 2025
Program support
$60,000
Meeting Street Schools · Charleston, SC · 2025
Program support
$60,000
Charleston Promise Neighborhood · Charleston, SC · 2024
To be applied to the core mission, to include but not limited to, health and wellness, community engagement, and family and parent engagement, and program support. It is up to the executive staff's discretion about how … read allTo be applied to the core mission, to include but not limited to, health and wellness, community engagement, and family and parent engagement, and program support. It is up to the executive staff's discretion about how to distribute the funds directly to the programming areas benefiting children and teenagers. less
$60,000
Children'S Museum of the Lowcountry · Charleston, SC · 2024
To be distributed as the administrative staff determines, with areas of interest to the legacy foundation being the pop-up tinker shop materials and trailer, the new satellite location in st. George, sc, and/or new upgr… read allTo be distributed as the administrative staff determines, with areas of interest to the legacy foundation being the pop-up tinker shop materials and trailer, the new satellite location in st. George, sc, and/or new upgrades to the castle area of the ann street location. less
$60,000
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina · North Charleston, SC · 2024
To be allocated through the pbii (place-based impact investment) funding campaign, preferably to fall into the pillar for education.
$60,000
Meeting Street Schools · Charleston, SC · 2024
The executive leadership at meeting street schools will determine the division among the meeting street schools, with meeting street academy, charleston a priority and meeting street at brentwood and meeting street at b… read allThe executive leadership at meeting street schools will determine the division among the meeting street schools, with meeting street academy, charleston a priority and meeting street at brentwood and meeting street at burns also considered for their specific needs. less
$60,000
The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children'S Center · Charleston, SC · 2024
To be disbursed according to the executive director and staff input, with areas of interest into the growth of programming and direct services. In 2024 it is likely the staff of dee norton may also pursue additional tra… read allTo be disbursed according to the executive director and staff input, with areas of interest into the growth of programming and direct services. In 2024 it is likely the staff of dee norton may also pursue additional training at conferences and on-site training utilizing a portion of the 2024 grant. less
$60,000
Carolina Youth Development Center (Charleston Orphan House) · North Charleston, SC · 2023
For the north charleston lackawanna and/or callen lacey campus
$60,000
Meeting Street Schools · Charleston, SC · 2023
To be disbursed in areas of interest into the growth of programming and direct services
$60,000
The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children'S Center · Charleston, SC · 2023
For meeting street academy (watoto program), meeting street elementary at brentwood & meeting street elementary at burns
$60,000
Carolina Youth Development Center (Charleston Orphan House) · North Charleston, SC · 2022
Freedom school website design and relaunch, leadership training, retreat youth incentives and cottage kitchen items
$60,000
Meeting Street Schools · Charleston, SC · 2022
Book club, watoto and karate programs, media center, athletics, fine arts, stem program, basketball court
$60,000
Windwood Farm Home for Children · Awendaw, SC · 2022
Services, experiences and programs offered to residents defined as expanding the transitional coordination & family coaching program, enhance the horse pavilion and repairs to outside spaces
$50,000
A21 USA · Santa Ana, CA · 2025
Program support
$50,000
Bland Ministry Center · Bland, VA · 2025
Program support
$50,000
Boys Club of Wake County · Raleigh, NC · 2025
Program support
$50,000
Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina · Charleston, SC · 2025
Program support
$50,000
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky · Hazard, KY · 2025
Program support
$50,000
Lowcountry Food Bank · Charleston, SC · 2025
Program support
$50,000
Methodist Health System Foundation · Slidell, LA · 2025
Program support
$50,000
New Morning · Columbia, SC · 2025
Program support
$50,000
Open Arms Child Care Ministries · Chula Vista, CA · 2025
Program support
$50,000
Reading Partners South Carolina · North Charleston, SC · 2025
Program support
$50,000
Reginald S Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children (Lourie Center) · Rockville, MD · 2025
Program support
$50,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of Coastal Georgia · Savannah, GA · 2025
Program support
$50,000
Tulsa Hills Youth Ranch Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2025
Program support
$50,000
Windwood Farm Home for Children · Awendaw, SC · 2025
Program support
$50,000
Bland Ministry Center · Bland, VA · 2024
Bland ministry dental clinic
$50,000
Boys Club of Wake County · Raleigh, NC · 2024
For the programs, to include but not limited to, club programming at each local club that expands to social and mental health, materials, summer programs, promoting the new club to parish manor, the planned dream center… read allFor the programs, to include but not limited to, club programming at each local club that expands to social and mental health, materials, summer programs, promoting the new club to parish manor, the planned dream center, and cost for materials utilized, cleaning and safety items, and transportation to the clubs. less
$50,000
Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina · Charleston, SC · 2024
To be applied to, but not limited to, the change and innovation of florence crittenton sc, resident needs, and family support services. This grant may also be applied to the transition process as the new housing model i… read allTo be applied to, but not limited to, the change and innovation of florence crittenton sc, resident needs, and family support services. This grant may also be applied to the transition process as the new housing model is developed. The funds may be distributed to the described areas at the discretion of the staff and administration less
$50,000
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky · Hazard, KY · 2024
To the donor-advised fund on behalf of the j.h. Walker legacy foundation
$50,000
Landmarks for Families · North Charleston, SC · 2024
To be applied to either/or both the north charleston lackawanna campus or the callen lacey campus at the discretion of the cydc administration for items utilized in each cottage, extracurricular activities, freedom scho… read allTo be applied to either/or both the north charleston lackawanna campus or the callen lacey campus at the discretion of the cydc administration for items utilized in each cottage, extracurricular activities, freedom school or materials needed for the family success programs. less
$50,000
Lowcountry Food Bank · Charleston, SC · 2024
For child hunger programs, to include but not limited to, back pack buddies, kids caf, school pantries and school markets, pop-up fresh produce distribution, and continued growth and expansion of child hunger programs i… read allFor child hunger programs, to include but not limited to, back pack buddies, kids caf, school pantries and school markets, pop-up fresh produce distribution, and continued growth and expansion of child hunger programs in the counties covered by the lowcountry food bank less
$50,000
Methodist Health System Foundation · Slidell, LA · 2024
To assist with the expenses related to the three school health clinics in st. Bernard parish. Mhfs will assist with the administration of the grant and will disburse the funds between the three school sites at the discr… read allTo assist with the expenses related to the three school health clinics in st. Bernard parish. Mhfs will assist with the administration of the grant and will disburse the funds between the three school sites at the discretion of the executive staff. less
$50,000
Open Arms Childcare Ministries · Chula Vista, CA · 2024
To be applied to, but not limited to, the open arms la mision campus, camalu food ministry, camalu campus children's rooms, and for items needed at the new los pinos campus. Grant funds may also be applied to new or une… read allTo be applied to, but not limited to, the open arms la mision campus, camalu food ministry, camalu campus children's rooms, and for items needed at the new los pinos campus. Grant funds may also be applied to new or unexpected costs associated with transportation between campuses and to chula vista, updated items for the infant and childcare rooms, or kitchen or food expenses less
$50,000
Reading Partners South Carolina · North Charleston, SC · 2024
To be applied to the current 2023-2024 school year's reading program, materials and tutor training, virtual instruction and tutor appreciation. The grant may also apply to the fall 2024 school year. The grant may be all… read allTo be applied to the current 2023-2024 school year's reading program, materials and tutor training, virtual instruction and tutor appreciation. The grant may also apply to the fall 2024 school year. The grant may be allocated by the executive staff and may not apply to salaries. less
$50,000
Reginald S Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children Inc (Lourie Cent · Rockville, MD · 2024
To be utilized by the lourie center for student programs, student education or teacher training and advancement to be determined by the administrative staff.
$50,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of Coastal Georgia · Savannah, GA · 2024
To be applied to child hunger initiatives, to include but not limited to, kids caf meal prep and distribution to sites, school pantries, mobile food pantries, and other child hunger programs, as well as the adaptations … read allTo be applied to child hunger initiatives, to include but not limited to, kids caf meal prep and distribution to sites, school pantries, mobile food pantries, and other child hunger programs, as well as the adaptations that the fda requires. The discretion will be left to the executive director and executive staff to determine the allocations to the child hunger programs less
$50,000
The A21 Campaign Inc (Southern Region) · Santa Ana, CA · 2024
For the a21 campaign southern region, based in charlotte, north carolina. The funds are designated for the freedom center in charlotte, north carolina, and its comprehensive after care services extended to those women a… read allFor the a21 campaign southern region, based in charlotte, north carolina. The funds are designated for the freedom center in charlotte, north carolina, and its comprehensive after care services extended to those women and men who are victims of human trafficking and their recovery as survivors. The grant will include client and freedom center supplies and expenses associated with providing care. less
$50,000
Tulsa Hills Youth Ranch Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2024
For the executive staff of tulsa hills youth ranch to determine the disbursements of the 2024 grant, to include but not limited to, horse therapy and care needs, mentoring program and appreciation, guardian care and ins… read allFor the executive staff of tulsa hills youth ranch to determine the disbursements of the 2024 grant, to include but not limited to, horse therapy and care needs, mentoring program and appreciation, guardian care and instructions, ranch volunteer work days and ranch vehicles less
$50,000
Windwood Family Services · Awendaw, SC · 2024
To be applied to programs, sites and materials at windwood farm, family services office, and training for staff. Grant funds may be allocated according to the executive director and staff
$50,000
A21 · Chelsea, AL · 2023
For the a21 campaign southern region, based in charlotte, nc. The funds for charlotte freedom center in charlotte & dallas-ft. Worth freedom center.
$50,000
Charleston Promise Neighborhood · Charleston, SC · 2023
For the core mission, health & wellness, community engagement, family & parent engagement & program support.
$50,000
Children'S Museum of the Lowcountry · Charleston, SC · 2023
To be distributed as the administrative staff determines, with areas of interest to the legacy foundation being the pop-up tinker shop materials and vehicle and the new satellite location in st. George, sc
$50,000
Coastal Community Foundation · North Charleston, SC · 2023
For the community partnership fund and the beaufort fund
$50,000
Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina · Charleston, SC · 2023
For the growth and innovation of florence crittenton sc, resident needs, family support services
$50,000
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky · Hazard, KY · 2023
Donor-advised fund on behalf of the j.h. Walker legacy foundation
$50,000
Lourie Center for Children · Rockville, MD · 2023
For programs, education or teacher initiatives
$50,000
Lowcountry Food Bank · Charleston, SC · 2023
Child hunger programs, backpack buddies, kids cafe, school pantries/markets
$50,000
Methodist Health System Foundation · Slidell, LA · 2023
For the expenses related to the three school health clinics
$50,000
Open Arms Child Care Ministries · Chula Vista, CA · 2023
Open arms la mision campus, camalu food ministry, camalu children's rooms
$50,000
Reading Partners South Carolina · North Charleston, SC · 2023
Reading program, materials and tutor training and virtual instruction
$50,000
Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia · Savannah, GA · 2023
Child hunger initiatives, such as to kid's cafe meal prep/distribution
$50,000
Tulsa Hills Youth Ranch Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2023
For addressing the list of 2023 ranch needs provided to the legacy foundation
$50,000
Wake County Boys and Girls Club · Raleigh, NC · 2023
For the programs, such as club programming that expands to social and mental health, expansion of club to parish manor, dream center, materials, cleaning & safety items & transportation to clubs
$50,000
Windwood Farm Home for Children · Awendaw, SC · 2023
For the benefit of the young men in residence at windwood farm, awendaw
$50,000
Wythe-Bland Foundation · Wytheville, VA · 2023
For the bland ministry center dental clinic, serving the children & teens in the area & towns surrounding the bland ministry center
$50,000
A21 Campaign of Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2022
Laptop computers, client, staff and freedom center supplies, expenses associated with providing care
$50,000
Charleston Promise Neighborhood · Charleston, SC · 2022
Health and wellness, community engagement, and family and parent engagement
$50,000
Children'S Museum of the Lowcountry · Charleston, SC · 2022
For the warm welcome fund, summer camp scholarships, and pop-up play and marketing materials in spanish
$50,000
Coastal Community Foundation · North Charleston, SC · 2022
Continuation of the facebook grant and education in hampton and jasper counties
$50,000
Dee Norton Lowcountry Children'S Center · Charleston, SC · 2022
For continued education for staff members and direct services for children and teens
$50,000
Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina · Charleston, SC · 2022
New furniture and bedding for residents, staff professional development, marketing materials, family support services
$50,000
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky · Hazard, KY · 2022
Donor-advised fund on behalf of the j.h. Walker legacy foundation
$50,000
Lourie Center for Children · Rockville, MD · 2022
Children's social and emotional wellness
$50,000
Lowcountry Food Bank · Charleston, SC · 2022
Child hunger programs, back pack buddies, kids cafe, school pantries, school markets, pop-up produce distribution
$50,000
Open Arms Childcare Ministries · Chula Vista, CA · 2022
Camalu food ministry, camalu campus children's rooms
$50,000
Reading Partners South Carolina · North Charleston, SC · 2022
Reading program, materials and tutor training, virtual instruction and tutor appreciation
$50,000
Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia · Savannah, GA · 2022
Child hunger initiatives, kids cafe and distribution sites, school and mobile food pantries
$50,000
Tulsa Hills Youth Ranch · Tulsa, OK · 2022
Horse herd provisions, summer trbi camps, kobota tractor with attachments, safety lighting, challenge elements
$50,000
Wake County Boys and Girls Club · Raleigh, NC · 2022
Club programming that expands to social & mental health, expansion of the club to parish manor, dream center, etc
$45,000
South Carolina Aquarium · Charleston, SC · 2025
Program support
$40,000
New Morning · Columbia, SC · 2024
The grant will apply to, but not limited to, the areas of interest of the nodrama.org campaign, the pediatric clinics in the rural health network, and programs focused on the younger set of new morning's client base.
$40,000
South Carolina Aquarium · Charleston, SC · 2024
To encompass student programming and the teen programs. The foundation's bylaws prohibit capital campaigns such as the maritime education center, however, will fund education programs at the maritime center.
$40,000
New Morning · Columbia, SC · 2023
For the nodrama.org campaign, the pediatric clinics in the rural health network, and programs focused on the younger set of new morning's client base
$40,000
Tri-County Cradle To Career · North Charleston, SC · 2023
For the initial steps in establishing a youth advisory council and for the continuation, training, and implementation of the advisory youth council.
$35,000
American Cancer Society Inc (Southeast Region) · Charleston, SC · 2025
Program support
$35,000
Books in Every Bag · Hollywood, SC · 2025
Program support
$35,000
American Cancer Society Inc (Southeast Region) · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To be utilized in the appalachian area for hpv vaccinations.
$35,000
American Cancer Society · Charlotte, NC · 2023
For the appalachian area for the hpv vaccination program
$35,000
American Cancer Society · Charlotte, NC · 2022
Hpv vaccinations in appalachia
$30,000
Charleston County First Steps · North Charleston, SC · 2025
Program support
$30,000
Dorchester County First Steps · Moncks Corner, SC · 2025
Program support
$30,000
E3 Educate Empower Elevate (E3 Foundation) · Charleston, SC · 2025
Program support
$30,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina · Charlotte, NC · 2025
Program support
$30,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina · Winstonsalem, NC · 2025
Program support
$30,000
Charleston County First Steps · North Charleston, SC · 2024
For the expanding mother/father reads programs, the learn for life high school mother's program and books, raising a reader, parent as teachers programming, supplies and materials for the quality counts program, the ima… read allFor the expanding mother/father reads programs, the learn for life high school mother's program and books, raising a reader, parent as teachers programming, supplies and materials for the quality counts program, the imagination library expenses, and the positive parenting program training and implementation, and will be allocated for programming at the discretion of the executive director and executive staff. less
$30,000
Dorchester County First Steps · Summerville, SC · 2024
To include, but not limited to, strengthening families, mother/father read, childcare scholarship vouchers, and countdown to kindergarten.
$30,000
Charleston County First Steps · North Charleston, SC · 2023
For programming of charleston county first steps
$30,000
South Carolina Aquarium · Charleston, SC · 2023
For student programming and the teen programs
$30,000
South Carolina Aquarium · Charleston, SC · 2022
School programs,distance learning,outreach education and the teen science cafe
$25,000
Ashley Hall Foundation (Horizons at Ashley Hall) · Charleston, SC · 2025
Program support
$25,000
Foundation for the Mid South · Jackson, MS · 2025
Program support
$25,000
Freedom Readers · Surfside Beach, SC · 2025
Program support
$25,000
Lead Girls of Nc · Winstonsalem, NC · 2025
Program support
$25,000
Memphis Cultural Arts Enrichment Center · Collierville, TN · 2025
Program support
$25,000
Vision To Learn · Los Angeles, CA · 2025
Program support

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