Private foundation · EIN 51-0242992 · Chicago, Illinois

Donald S Walker Fund 1613260

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $2.3M total, median $1.1M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$2.3M
Median grant
$1.1M
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$43M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mainehealth C/O Heather Shanklin CfoBelfast, MEGeneral$1.1M
Baptist Health Richmond Attn Karl LainhartRichmond, KYGeneral$1.1M

By state: Maine 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Donald S Walker Fund 1613260 is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Donald S Walker Fund 1613260 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Donald S Walker Fund 1613260 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.3M across 2 grants, a median of $1.1M.

Where does Donald S Walker Fund 1613260 give?

Maine (1 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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