Reported officers (all unpaid)
No paid executives reported in 2024. THE WALTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION reported 5 unpaid officers and board members on its 990-PF.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$1.2M
Itemized grants
22
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONSERVATION RESOURCE ALLIANCE | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S WATERWAYS, WILDLIFE, AND FORESTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. | $150k |
| HURON PINES RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC | GAYLORD, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE WORK ACROSS FORESTS, LAKES AND STREAMS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE PEOPLE IN CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE, EMPOWERED COMMUNITIES RICH WITH PROTECTED NATURAL RESOURCES. | $125k |
| LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY | SOUTHFIELD, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY BY CONTRIBUTING TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO HELP STUDENTS WITH RISING COST OF COLLEGE EDUCATION. | $120k |
| RACQUET UP DETROIT | DETROIT, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP SUPPORT AND EMPOWER DETROIT YOUTH TO ACHIEVE THIER FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH A DEMANDING AND INSPIRING LONG-TERM EXTRACURRICULAR MENTORING PROGRAM OF SQUASH, ACADEMICS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. | $100k |
| LEAN ROCKET LAB | JACKSON, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP REMOVE COMMON BARRIERS TO INNOVATION BY PROVIDING A COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE FULL OF HIGH ENERGY ENTREPRENEURS, ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, HELPFUL BUSINESS RESOURCES, AND ACCESS TO VARIOUS STAGES OF CAPITAL SO BUSINESSES OR PRODUCTS CAN LAUNCH AND THRIVE. | $90k |
| INDUSTRIAL SEWING AND INNOVATION CENTER | DETROIT, MI | WFF FUNDINGS WILL HELP TO EMPOWER PEROPLE WITH FREEDOM TO RELENTLESSLY PURSUE INNOVATION FOR BETTER INDUSTRY, BETTER LIVES. | $75k |
| HEADWATERS LAND CONSERVANCY | GAYLORD, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PROTECT THE NATURAL DIVERSITY AND BEAUTY OF NORTHEAST MICHIGAN BY PRESERVING SIGNIFICANT LAND AND SCENIC AREAS AND FOSTERING APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENVIRONMENT. | $68k |
| CENTER FOR SUCCESS NETWORK | DETROIT, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO UNITE LITERACY AND COMMUNITY TO EMPOWER STUDENTS IN THE JOURNEY OF EDUCATION. | $65k |
| SHAKESPEARE IN DETROIT | DEARBORN, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND FINANCIAL GROWTH OF DETROIT WITH PROFESSIONAL THEATRE CREATED THROUGH A CONSCIOUS LENS OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. | $65k |
| TEACH EMPOWER ACHIEVE | DETROIT, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF WOMEN FACING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT THROUGH PROVIDING WORKFORCE TRAINING, EDUCATION, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, COACHING, AND MENTORSHIP SERVICES. | $60k |
| DUCKS UNLIMITED INC | MEMPHIS, TN | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP CONSERVE, RESTORE, AND MANAGE WETLANDS AND ASSOCIATED HABITATS FOR NORTH AMERICA WATERFOWL. | $50k |
| HURON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL | ANN ARBOR, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP PROTECT AND RESTORE THE RIVER FOR HEALTHY AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES. | $50k |
| VENTURE NORTH | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP WITH AFFORDABLE LOANS, MINI GRANTS FOR GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. | $50k |
| GIVE MERIT | DETROIT, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO ENHANCE AND EXTEND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSERVE YOUTH THROUGH INNOVATIVE ENRICHMENT MENTORSHIP AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES. | $40k |
| BOOK HARVEST | DURHAM, NC | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PROVIDE BOOKS TO CHILDREN WHO NEED THEM AND ENGAGE FAMILITIES AND COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE CHILDREN'S LIFELONG LITERACY AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS. | $30k |
| AMERICAN RIVERS INC | WASHINGTON, DC | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PROTECT WILD RIVERS, RESTORE DAMAGED RIVERS, AND CONSERVE CLEAN WATER FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE. | $25k |
| MIAMI UNIVERSITY | OXFORD, OH | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. | $20k |
| DESIGNED FOR JOY | RALEIGH, NC | WFF FUNDING WILL PROVIDE WOMEN IN CRISIS WITH STABILITY THROUGH IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT, REMOVING THE STIGMA OF VULNERABILITY. | $15k |
| DETROIT CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FDN | NOVI, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE, ENDOWMENT GROWTH,, AND OTHER SCHOOL NEEDS. | $15k |
| RHONDA WALKER FOUNDATION | DETROIT, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO EMPOWER INNER-CITY TEEN GIRLS TOWARDS BECOMING STRONG, CONFIDENT, AND MORAL FUTURE LEADERS. | $15k |
| ISAAC AGREE DOWNTOWN SYNAGOGUE | DETROIT, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP MAINTAIN AN EGALITARIAN SYNAGOGUE, ROOTED IN JEWISH TRADITION AND AFFIRMING OF PLURALISTIC PRACTICE FOR THE ENTIRE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT. | $10k |
| WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY WDET | DETROIT, MI | WFF FUNDING WILL HELP EXPAND THE REACH AND IMPACT OF WDET AWARD-WINNING LOCAL JOURNALISM SERVICE; LEADING AS A SIGNIFICANT VOICE FOR THE ARTS AND A CULTURAL CONVENER; AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE REGIONAL VITALITY BY SERVING AS A LEADER IN DETROIT'S NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEDIA PRESENCE. | $10k |
Revenue and expenses over time
THE WALTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
What Arts, Culture & Humanities executives earn in Michigan
THE WALTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION reported no executive compensation in its latest filing. For context, the highest-paid executive at a comparable arts, culture & humanities organization in Michigan earns a median of $53,321.
These are arts, culture & humanities sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 382 organizations across 382 filings (2019 – 2024).
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In 2024, THE WALTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $2.3M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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