Private foundation · EIN 47-1395696 · Milford, Michigan · Arts, culture & humanities

Walters Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $50K. 77% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$1.2M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MI
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Conservation Resource AllianceTraverse City, MIWff funding will help to preserve and protect northern michigan's waterways, wildlife, and forests for future generations.$150K
Huron Pines Resource Conservation & Development Council IncGaylord, MIWff funding will help the work across forests, lakes and streams of northern michigan to improve economic, environmental, educational and r…$125K
Lawrence Technological UniversitySouthfield, MIWff funding will help the private university by contributing to scholarship funds to help students with rising cost of college education.$120K
Racquet Up DetroitDetroit, MIWff funding will help support and empower detroit youth to achieve thier full potential through a demanding and inspiring long-term extracu…$100K
Lean Rocket LabJackson, MIWff funding will help remove common barriers to innovation by providing a collaborative workspace full of high energy entrepreneurs, advanc…$90K
Industrial Sewing and Innovation CenterDetroit, MIWff fundings will help to empower perople with freedom to relentlessly pursue innovation for better industry, better lives.$75K
Headwaters Land ConservancyGaylord, MIWff funding will help to protect the natural diversity and beauty of northeast michigan by preserving significant land and scenic areas and…$68K
Center for Success NetworkDetroit, MIWff funding will help to unite literacy and community to empower students in the journey of education.$65K
Shakespeare in DetroitDearborn, MIWff funding will help to enhance and support the cultural, educational, and financial growth of detroit with professional theatre created t…$65K
Teach Empower AchieveDetroit, MIWff funding will help to enhance the lives of women facing barriers to employment through providing workforce training, education, skill de…$60K
Ducks Unlimited IncMemphis, TNWff funding will help conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and associated habitats for north america waterfowl.$50K
Huron River Watershed CouncilAnn Arbor, MIWff funding will help protect and restore the river for healthy and vibrant communities.$50K
Venture NorthTraverse City, MIWff funding will help with affordable loans, mini grants for growth and professional business consulting services for small businesses.$50K
Give MeritDetroit, MIWff funding will help to enhance and extend educational opportunities to underserve youth through innovative enrichment mentorship and athl…$40K
Book HarvestDurham, NCWff funding will help to provide books to children who need them and engage familities and communities to promote children's lifelong liter…$30K
American Rivers IncWashington, DCWff funding will help to protect wild rivers, restore damaged rivers, and conserve clean water for people and nature.$25K
Miami UniversityOxford, OHWff funding will help support educational and research activities.$20K
Designed for JoyRaleigh, NCWff funding will provide women in crisis with stability through immediate employment and support, removing the stigma of vulnerability.$15K
Detroit Catholic Central High School FdnNovi, MIWff funding will provide tuition assistance, endowment growth,, and other school needs.$15K
Rhonda Walker FoundationDetroit, MIWff funding will help to empower inner-city teen girls towards becoming strong, confident, and moral future leaders.$15K
Isaac Agree Downtown SynagogueDetroit, MIWff funding will help maintain an egalitarian synagogue, rooted in jewish tradition and affirming of pluralistic practice for the entire je…$10K
Wayne State University WdetDetroit, MIWff funding will help expand the reach and impact of wdet award-winning local journalism service; leading as a significant voice for the ar…$10K

By state: Michigan 17 · Tennessee 1 · North Carolina 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Walters Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milford, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Walters Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Walters Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 22 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Walters Family Foundation give?

Michigan (17 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), North Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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