Loren and Helen Walker Foundation

EIN 47-0870989 · WI · NTEE T21

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$5.2K Funds in WI, IL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Loren and Helen Walker Foundation based in WI paid 14 grants totaling $94.1K to 14 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $14K, with a median of $5.2K. Its largest recipients included HEARTS FOR HOPE FOUNDATION, MAUSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, and HOPE HOUSE. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,073,993
Giving (latest yr)
$94,143
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
14
Median grant
$5.2K
Recipients
14
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Hearts for Hope Foundation$14,000
  • Mauston School District$10,500
  • Hope House$10,000
  • Juneau County Nutrition$10,000
  • New Lisbon Food Pantry$10,000

Where grants went

  • Wisconsin$84,143 · 13 grants
  • Illinois$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (14)

Hearts for Hope Foundation
Elroy, WI
Charitable Use
$14,000
Mauston School District
Mauston, WI
Scholarshipscharitable Use
$10,500
Ronald Mcdonald House
Chicago, IL
Charitable Use
$10,000
Juneau County Nutrition
Elroy, WI
Charitable Use
$10,000
Hope House
Baraboo, WI
Charitable Use
$10,000
New Lisbon Food Pantry
New Lisbon, WI
Charitable Use
$10,000
New Lisbon Schools
New Lisbon, WI
Scholarshipslunch Debtcharitable Use
$5,424
Make a Wish Wisconsin
Middleton, WI
Charitable Use
$5,000
WI Public Radio
Madison, WI
Charitable Use
$5,000
Royall School District
Elroy, WI
Charitable Use
$3,500
Carl Nelson Animal Shelter
Mauston, WI
Charitable Use
$3,000
K9'S of Juneau County
Mauston, WI
Charitable Use
$3,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Loren and Helen Walker Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Loren and Helen Walker Foundation reported 14 itemized grants totaling $94.1K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $14K (median $5.2K).

Recent recipients include HEARTS FOR HOPE FOUNDATION, MAUSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, HOPE HOUSE, among 14 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Loren and Helen Walker Foundation is a private foundation based in Wisconsin, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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