Funding search · EIN 461384089 · Chicago, IL

Walter Family Foundation

Name: Walter Family Foundation grants, 2022–2024
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.

77
grants reported: $11.9M
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $25,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

community through people education life committed local arts

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Lincoln Park Zoological Society3 grants · $4.3M
Onegoal2 grants · $3.9M
Field Museum of Natural History3 grants · $1.6M
Chicago Theatre Group3 grants · $657,700
Focusing Philanthropy1 grant · $250,000
Center for the Arts2 grants · $150,000
Jackie Joyner Kersee Foundation3 grants · $149,400
Lookingglass Theatre Company3 grants · $85,000
Beyond Hunger3 grants · $75,000
One Acre Fund3 grants · $75,000

Giving over time

$7.1M

2022

$2.1M

2023

$2.8M

2024

Grant history

All 77 reported grants, largest first.

$3.4M
Onegoal · Chicago, IL · 2022
To provide urban students with the resources, support and network to enroll in and graduate from four-year colleges
$1.6M
Field Museum of Natural History · Chicago, IL · 2022
General support
$1.4M
Lincoln Park Zoological Society · Chicago, IL · 2024
To connect people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of chicago and by advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science and conservation
$1.4M
Lincoln Park Zoological Society · Chicago, IL · 2022
For the preservation of the zoo and animals
$1.4M
Lincoln Park Zoological Society · Chicago, IL · 2023
To connect people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of chicago and by advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science and conservation
$500,000
Onegoal · Chicago, IL · 2024
Transforms postsecondary advising and support so that every student has the power to define their own future
$359,200
Chicago Theatre Group · Chicago, IL · 2024
Committed to producing both classic and contemporary works, giving full voice to a wide range of artists and visions
$250,000
Focusing Philanthropy · Santa Monica, CA · 2022
To target serious human challenges that individual donors can successfully address; choose tactics that are demonstrably effective; identify confidence inspiring implementing partners; conduct ongoing monitoring; and as… read allTo target serious human challenges that individual donors can successfully address; choose tactics that are demonstrably effective; identify confidence inspiring implementing partners; conduct ongoing monitoring; and assure substantive reporting less
$150,000
Chicago Theatre Group · Chicago, IL · 2022
General support
$148,500
Chicago Theatre Group · Chicago, IL · 2023
Committed to producing both classic and contemporary works, giving full voice to a wide range of artists and visions
$100,000
Center for the Arts · Crested Butte, CO · 2023
Enriching the community through arts and cultural experience for everyone
$50,000
Center for the Arts · Crested Butte, CO · 2024
Enriching the community through arts and cultural experience for everyone
$50,000
Field Museum of Natural History · Chicago, IL · 2024
To inspire curiosity about life on earth while exploring how the world came to be and how we can make it a beter place
$50,000
Jackie Joyner Kersee Foundation · E Saint Louis, IL · 2024
To instill youth in the greater east st. Louis area with the dream, drive and determination necessary to succeed in academics, athletics and leadership
$50,000
Field Museum of Natural History · Chicago, IL · 2023
To inspire curiosity about life on earth while exploring how the world came to be and how we can make it a beter place
$50,000
Jackie Joyner Kersee Foundation · E Saint Louis, IL · 2023
To instill youth in the greater east st. Louis area with the dream, drive and determination necessary to succeed in academics, athletics and leadership
$50,000
Lookingglass Theatre Company · Chicago, IL · 2023
Through theatre, which invites, even demands, interaction with its audience, our goal is to fire the imagination with love, to celebrate the human capacity to taste and smell, weep and laugh, create and destroy, and wak… read allThrough theatre, which invites, even demands, interaction with its audience, our goal is to fire the imagination with love, to celebrate the human capacity to taste and smell, weep and laugh, create and destroy, and wake up where we first fell-changed, charged and empowered less
$50,000
Lyric Opera of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022
To express and promote the life-changing, transformational, revelatory power of great opera
$49,400
Jackie Joyner Kersee Foundation · E Saint Louis, IL · 2022
General support
$45,000
Northwestern University · Evanston, IL · 2024
Committed to excellent teaching, innovative research and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community
$40,500
St Teresa of Avila Parish · Chicago, IL · 2024
For religious education programs
$36,000
St Teresa Parish · Chicago, IL · 2022
For religious education programs
$31,000
St Teresa Parish · Chicago, IL · 2023
For religious education programs
$25,000
Beyond Hunger · Oak Park, IL · 2024
To harness the power of community to end local hunger
$25,000
Metro Squash Nfp · Chicago, IL · 2024
Combines academic support, competitive squash and enrichment opportunities to empower students to realize their potential and make their mark
$25,000
One Acre Fund · Highland Park, IL · 2024
Supplies smallholder farms with the financing and training they need to grow more food and earn more money from their farms
$25,000
Beyond Hunger · Oak Park, IL · 2023
To harness the power of community to end local hunger
$25,000
Chicago Blackhawks Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2023
Pledges to support programs and institutions throughout illinois that work towards creating a better tomorrow. Focusing on health and wellness, education and housing, striving to serve local citizens and impact the live… read allPledges to support programs and institutions throughout illinois that work towards creating a better tomorrow. Focusing on health and wellness, education and housing, striving to serve local citizens and impact the lives of youth and their families in and around the city of chicago less
$25,000
Magic Johnson Foundation · Beverly Hills, CA · 2023
To initiate and support programs that help to serve underserved communities and enhance the lives of underprivileged and needy individuals, and to initiate and support charitable programs that further the health and edu… read allTo initiate and support programs that help to serve underserved communities and enhance the lives of underprivileged and needy individuals, and to initiate and support charitable programs that further the health and education of the public less
$25,000
Metro Squash Nfp · Chicago, IL · 2023
Combines academic support, competitive squash and enrichment opportunities to empower students to realize their potential and make their mark
$25,000
One Acre Fund · Highland Park, IL · 2023
Supplies smallholder farms with the financing and training they need to grow more food and earn more money from their farms
$25,000
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation · Beverly Hills, CA · 2023
Ensures direct care and support to people with hiv and aids
$25,000
Tough Enough To Wear Pink · Hughson, CA · 2023
For the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
$25,000
Beyond Hunger · Oak Park, IL · 2022
To harness the power of community to end local hunger
$25,000
Chicago Blackhawks Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022
General support
$25,000
Chicago Public Media · Chicago, IL · 2022
General support
$25,000
City Year Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022
To build democracy through citizen service, civic leadership and social entrepreneurship.
$25,000
Lookingglass Theatre Company · Chicago, IL · 2022
To present live theatrical productions, education, teaching, community and outreash programs
$25,000
One Acre Fund · Highland Park, IL · 2022
General support
$25,000
Tough Enough To Wear Pink · Hughson, CA · 2022
For the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
$15,000
A Better Chance · New York, NY · 2023
To increase substanitally the number of well-educated young people of color who are capable of assuming position of responsibility and leadership in american society
$10,000
5050 Foundation Aka Team Mookie · Nashville, TN · 2024
Supports tournament related costs for 4 basketball teams, total 39 high school age players
$10,000
American Cancer Society · Atlanta, GA · 2024
To improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research and patient support to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer
$10,000
Catching Hope Dba Devon a Smith Gen Ptr · Raleigh, NC · 2024
Religion
$10,000
Chicago Historical Society Aka Chicago History Museum · Chicago, IL · 2024
To share chicago's stories, serving as a hub of scholarship and learning, inspiration and civic engagement
$10,000
Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
Enriches the community through year-round programming devoted to international and independent cinema
$10,000
Chicago Public Media · Chicago, IL · 2024
Serve the public interest by creating and delivering diverse, compelling content that informs, inspires, enriches and entertains
$10,000
City Year · Boston, MA · 2024
To advance educational equity by supporting students furthest from opportunity and to develop diverse leaders through national service who can work across lines of difference
$10,000
Ct3 Foundation · Norfolk, VA · 2024
Community improvement
$10,000
Hollyrod Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Promote and provide assistance to those with autism and to improve the quality of life for people with parkinson's who have little or no health insurance and limited financial resources
$10,000
Lookingglass Theatre Company · Chicago, IL · 2024
Through theatre, which invites, even demands, interaction with its audience, our goal is to fire the imagination with love, to celebrate the human capacity to taste and smell, weep and laugh, create and destroy, and wak… read allThrough theatre, which invites, even demands, interaction with its audience, our goal is to fire the imagination with love, to celebrate the human capacity to taste and smell, weep and laugh, create and destroy, and wake up where we first fell-changed, charged and empowered less
$10,000
The Chris Tucker Foundation · Stockbridge, GA · 2024
Working with corporate and community partners to meet critical needs of families by addressing food insecurities in underserved populations and facilitating opportunities for young people to pursue their dreams through … read allWorking with corporate and community partners to meet critical needs of families by addressing food insecurities in underserved populations and facilitating opportunities for young people to pursue their dreams through arts and entertainment training programming, and support atlanta's unhoused community through clothing drives and toiletry item donations less
$10,000
The Jaime and Blanca Jarrin Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Committed to serving and supporting charitable, educational and athletic programs in the local los angeles area, as well as those in need internationally
$10,000
Chicago Public Media · Chicago, IL · 2023
Serve the public interest by creating and delivering diverse, compelling content that informs, inspires, enriches and entertains
$10,000
Jonathan Plutzik and Lesley Goldwasser Family Foundation · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
A commitment to education, african relieft, community building, jewish communal causes and the arts
$10,000
The Chris Tucker Foundation · Stockbridge, GA · 2023
Working with corporate and community partners to meet critical needs of families by addressing food insecurities in underserved populations and facilitating opportunities for young people to pursue their dreams through … read allWorking with corporate and community partners to meet critical needs of families by addressing food insecurities in underserved populations and facilitating opportunities for young people to pursue their dreams through arts and entertainment training programming, and support atlanta's unhoused community through clothing drives and toiletry item donations less
$10,000
The Jaime and Blanca Jarrin Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
Committed to serving and supporting charitable, educational and athletic programs in the local los angeles area, as well as those in need internationally
$10,000
Chicago History Museum · Chicago, IL · 2022
General support
$10,000
Jonathan Plutzik and Lesley Goldwasser Family Foundation · Miami Beach, FL · 2022
General support
$10,000
The Chris Tucker Foundation · Stockbridge, GA · 2022
General support
$5,000
Newport Film · Newport, RI · 2024
To inspire, educate and entertain by presenting current and impactful documentaries that build community and propel change
$5,000
North Carolina Opera · Raleigh, NC · 2024
To enhance the cultural life of north carolina by presenting artistically significant opera productions of the highest quality, strengthening and expanding audiences for opera in the region, and providing regional artit… read allTo enhance the cultural life of north carolina by presenting artistically significant opera productions of the highest quality, strengthening and expanding audiences for opera in the region, and providing regional artits opportunities to participate in operatic productions and events less
$5,000
Better Government Association Inc (Bga) · Chicago, IL · 2023
A nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization and civic advocate working for transparency, equity and accountability in government across illinois
$5,000
Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022
General support
$5,000
Ericson Institute · Chicago, IL · 2022
General support
$5,000
Jesuit Refugee Service USA · Washington, DC · 2022
General support
$1,000
Armory Center for the Arts · Pasadena, CA · 2024
To nurture our community and its young people by creating, learning and presenting art to advance equity and social justice
$1,000
Friends of the Children-Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
Prevention and early intervention program impacting generational change by helping children facing the greated risk factors to develop the relationships, goals and skills necessary to break the cycle of poverty, abuse a… read allPrevention and early intervention program impacting generational change by helping children facing the greated risk factors to develop the relationships, goals and skills necessary to break the cycle of poverty, abuse and violence to change their life's trajectory less
$1,000
Joliet Area Community Hospice Corp Aka Lightways Hospice & Serious Illness · Joliet, IL · 2024
To provide comprehensive, holistic and community based support services and care for terminally ill persons, their caregivers and loved ones w/o regard to economic status, to enable the dying person to live peacefully, … read allTo provide comprehensive, holistic and community based support services and care for terminally ill persons, their caregivers and loved ones w/o regard to economic status, to enable the dying person to live peacefully, in comfort, and with dignity to the last moment of life less
$1,000
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Tampa, FL · 2024
Committed to compassionate, high-quality care that improves children's lives, in a family-centered and collaborative environment
$1,000
The Sudc Foundation · Roseland, NJ · 2024
To envision a world where no more children are lost to sudden unexplained death in childhood, and is the only organization worldwide whose purpose is to promote awareness, advocate for research and support those affecte… read allTo envision a world where no more children are lost to sudden unexplained death in childhood, and is the only organization worldwide whose purpose is to promote awareness, advocate for research and support those affected by sudc. less
$1,000
St Vincent De Paul Society · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
To offer direct-aid that helps people in need get back on their feet
$1,000
The Sudc Foundation · Roseland, NJ · 2023
To envision a world where no more children are lost to sudden unexplained death in childhood, and is the only organization worldwide whose purpose is to promote awareness, advocate for research and support those affecte… read allTo envision a world where no more children are lost to sudden unexplained death in childhood, and is the only organization worldwide whose purpose is to promote awareness, advocate for research and support those affected by sudc. less
$1,000
Mission of Our Lady of Mercy · Chicago, IL · 2022
General support
$1,000
St Vincent De Paul Society · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
General support
$500
William Guy Forbeck Research Foundation Dba Wgfrf Or Forbeck Foundation · Carbondale, CO · 2024
Promotes advances in cancer research through collaboration and to see cures for all cancers, especially neuroblastoma and other childhood malignancies
$200
Armin Homann Foundation · Niles, IL · 2022
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