The Shaw & Betty Walker Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-3125893
Foundation Overview
Based in North Muskegon, MI, The Shaw & Betty Walker Foundation has awarded 288 grants totaling $10,563,000 to organizations in Illinois, Michigan and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $1,071,000, with a median award of $12,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$10,563,000
Total Assets
$25,048,795
Median Grant (all grants)
$12,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
92
Median Grant
$12,500
% Median Grant Growth
+25%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 17%
16 of 92 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Michigan
70% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Muskegon (32%), Traverse City (21%), Grand Rapids (6%).
Funding Trajectory
0%
Stable funding levels with 0% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Shaw & Betty Walker Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For The Great Lakes | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| American First Legal | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| American Red Cross Of Muskegon-oceana | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Advocacy & Resource Center | $15,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Of The Lakeshore Inc | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Every Woman's Place | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| First Congregational-unrestricted | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Friends Of The West Iron District Library | $5,000 | Iron River, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Peninsula Community Library-anon | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Cons | $100,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Great Lakes Outdoors Foundation | $36,000 | Hasting, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Eastern Bighorn | $25,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Harbor Hospice Of Muskegon County | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Big Lake Humane Soc & Comm Animal Clinic | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo College | $10,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Keweenaw Land Trust | $15,000 | Hancock, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Love Inc | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Michigan Tech University | $75,000 | Houghton, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Muskegon Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Muskegon Sports Council-girls Luge Team | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Northwoods Music Collaborative | $50,000 | Amasa, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Nra Foundation-freedom Action Foundation | $50,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Old Mission Peninsula Education Foundation | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Preserve Hickory | $15,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Quest Ministries (Boy Scout Troop 114) | $8,000 | Big Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Agewell Svsmeals On Wheels | $25,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Senior Resources Discretion | $7,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Sheridan Community Land Trust | $35,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Sheridan Community Tennis Association | $10,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Sheridan County Memorial Hospital Foundation | $60,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Sheridan County Ymca | $58,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Sheridan Wyoming Dog & Cat Shelter | $10,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| The Food Group | $20,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| The Hub On Smith (Formerly Snr Ctzn Council) | $20,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay | $20,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Traverse City Central Athletic Booster Club | $67,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Friends Of Walker Memorial Library | $10,000 | N Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Wgvu | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Wings Of Mercy | $25,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior | $5,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Crystal Falls Library | $5,000 | Crystal Falls, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Sheridan Pilots Association | $10,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Hope College | $15,000 | Holland, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Alliance For The Great Lakes | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| American First Legal | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| American Red Cross Of Muskegon-oceana | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Advocacy & Resource Center | $15,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Of The Lakeshore Inc | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Every Woman's Place | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| First Congregational-unrestricted | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Friends Of The West Iron District Library | $5,000 | Iron River, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Peninsula Community Library-anon | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Cons | $100,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Great Lakes Outdoors Foundation | $36,000 | Hasting, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Eastern Bighorn | $25,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Harbor Hospice Of Muskegon County | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Big Lake Humane Soc & Comm Animal Clinic | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo College | $10,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Keweenaw Land Trust | $15,000 | Hancock, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Love Inc | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Michigan Tech University | $75,000 | Houghton, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Muskegon Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Muskegon Sports Council-girls Luge Team | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Northwoods Music Collaborative | $50,000 | Amasa, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Nra Foundation-freedom Action Foundation | $50,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Old Mission Peninsula Education Foundation | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Preserve Hickory | $15,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Quest Ministries (Boy Scout Troop 114) | $8,000 | Big Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Agewell Svsmeals On Wheels | $25,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Senior Resources Discretion | $7,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Sheridan Community Land Trust | $35,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Sheridan Community Tennis Association | $10,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Sheridan County Memorial Hospital Foundation | $60,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Sheridan County Ymca | $58,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Sheridan Wyoming Dog & Cat Shelter | $10,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| The Food Group | $20,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| The Hub On Smith (Formerly Snr Ctzn Council) | $20,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay | $20,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Traverse City Central Athletic Booster Club | $67,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Friends Of Walker Memorial Library | $10,000 | N Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Wgvu | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Wings Of Mercy | $25,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior | $5,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Crystal Falls Library | $5,000 | Crystal Falls, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Sheridan Pilots Association | $10,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Hope College | $15,000 | Holland, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2023 |
| Alliance For The Great Lakes | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $17,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| American First Legal | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of Muskegon-oceana | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Arc Of Sheridan Wyoming | $17,500 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Autism Support Of West Shore | $10,000 | Bitely, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Of The Lakeshore Inc | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Discovery Center-great Lakes | $25,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Every Woman's Place | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| First Congregational-unrestricted | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Peninsula Community Library-anon | $10,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Friends Of The West Iron District Library | $5,000 | Iron River, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Cons | $125,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Great Lakes Outdoors Foundation | $40,000 | Hasting, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Eastern Bighorn | $12,500 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Harbor Hospice Of Muskegon County | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Humane Soc And Animal Res Musk | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Love Inc | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Mayo- Stroke | $10,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Michigan Tech University | $75,000 | Houghton, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Muskegon Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Muskegon Sports Council-girls Luge Team | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Northwoods Music Collaborative | $50,000 | Amasa, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Nra Foundation-freedom Action Foundation | $50,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Old Mission Peninsula Education Foundation | $10,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Preserve Hickory | $22,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Quest Ministries (boy Scout Troop 114) | $7,500 | Big Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Agewell Svsmeals On Wheels | $25,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Senior Resources Discretion | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sheridan Community Land Trust | $32,500 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sheridan Community Tennis Association | $12,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sheridan County Memorial Hospital Foundation | $60,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sheridan County Ymca | $60,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sheridan Wyoming Dog & Cat Shelter | $10,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| The Hub On Smith (formerly Snr Ctzn Council) | $17,500 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay | $10,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Walker Library Friends | $10,000 | N Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Wgvu | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Wings Of Mercy | $25,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Keweenaw Land Trust | $15,000 | Hancock, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| The Food Group | $17,500 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Traverse City Athletic Booster Club-girls Tennis | $15,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Traverse City Athletic Boost Club-city Tennis | $10,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Wounded Worrior | $5,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Alliance For The Great Lakes | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $17,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| American First Legal | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of Muskegon-oceana | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Arc Of Sheridan Wyoming | $17,500 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Autism Support Of West Shore | $10,000 | Bitely, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Of The Lakeshore Inc | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Discovery Center-great Lakes | $25,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Every Woman's Place | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| First Congregational-unrestricted | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Peninsula Community Library-anon | $10,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Friends Of The West Iron District Library | $5,000 | Iron River, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Cons | $125,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Great Lakes Outdoors Foundation | $40,000 | Hasting, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Eastern Bighorn | $12,500 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Harbor Hospice Of Muskegon County | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Humane Soc And Animal Res Musk | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Love Inc | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Mayo- Stroke | $10,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Michigan Tech University | $75,000 | Houghton, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Muskegon Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Muskegon Sports Council-girls Luge Team | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Northwoods Music Collaborative | $50,000 | Amasa, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Nra Foundation-freedom Action Foundation | $50,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Old Mission Peninsula Education Foundation | $10,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Preserve Hickory | $22,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Quest Ministries (Boy Scout Troop 114) | $7,500 | Big Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Agewell Svsmeals On Wheels | $25,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Senior Resources Discretion | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sheridan Community Land Trust | $32,500 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sheridan Community Tennis Association | $12,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sheridan County Memorial Hospital Foundation | $60,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sheridan County Ymca | $60,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sheridan Wyoming Dog & Cat Shelter | $10,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| The Hub On Smith (Formerly Snr Ctzn Council) | $17,500 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay | $10,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Walker Library Friends | $10,000 | N Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Wgvu | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Wings Of Mercy | $25,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Keweenaw Land Trust | $15,000 | Hancock, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| The Food Group | $17,500 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Traverse City Athletic Booster Club-girls Tennis | $15,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Traverse City Athletic Boost Club-city Tennis | $10,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Wounded Worrior | $5,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Alliance For The Great Lakes | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $17,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| American First Legal | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of Muskegon-oceana | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Arc Of Sheridan Wyoming | $17,500 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Autism Support Of West Shore | $10,000 | Bitely, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Of The Lakeshore Inc | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Discovery Center-great Lakes | $25,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Every Woman's Place | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| First Congregational-unrestricted | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Peninsula Community Library-anon | $10,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Friends Of The West Iron District Library | $5,000 | Iron River, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Cons | $125,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Great Lakes Outdoors Foundation | $40,000 | Hasting, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Eastern Bighorn | $12,500 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Harbor Hospice Of Muskegon County | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Humane Soc And Animal Res Musk | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Love Inc | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Mayo- Stroke | $10,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Michigan Tech University | $75,000 | Houghton, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Muskegon Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Muskegon Sports Council-girls Luge Team | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Northwoods Music Collaborative | $50,000 | Amasa, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Nra Foundation-freedom Action Foundation | $50,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Old Mission Peninsula Education Foundation | $10,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Preserve Hickory | $22,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Quest Ministries (Boy Scout Troop 114) | $7,500 | Big Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Agewell Svsmeals On Wheels | $25,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Senior Resources Discretion | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sheridan Community Land Trust | $32,500 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sheridan Community Tennis Association | $12,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sheridan County Memorial Hospital Foundation | $60,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sheridan County Ymca | $60,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sheridan Wyoming Dog & Cat Shelter | $10,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| The Hub On Smith (Formerly Snr Ctzn Council) | $17,500 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay | $10,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Walker Library Friends | $10,000 | N Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Wgvu | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Wings Of Mercy | $25,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Keweenaw Land Trust | $15,000 | Hancock, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| The Food Group | $17,500 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Traverse City Athletic Booster Club-girls Tennis | $15,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Traverse City Athletic Boost Club-city Tennis | $10,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Wounded Worrior | $5,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2022 |
| Alliance For The Great Lakes | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| American First Legal | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| American Red Cross Of Muskegon-oceana | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Angels Of Action | $10,000 | Big Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Arc Of Mecosta County | $10,000 | Big Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Autism Support Of West Shore | $15,000 | Spring Lake, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Of The Lakeshore Inc | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club-yfca | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Every Woman's Place | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| First Congregational-unrestricted | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Frauenthal Center-the Next 90 Years | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Friends Of The West Iron District Library | $5,000 | Iron River, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Cons | $170,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Great Lakes Outdoors Foundation | $47,500 | Hasting, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Eastern Bighorn | $25,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Harbor Hospice Of Muskegon County | $20,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Hope House Free Medical Clinic | $15,000 | Big Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Humane Soc And Animal Res Musk | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Keweenaw Land Trust | $20,000 | Hancock, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $15,000 | Carmel, IN, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Love Inc | $5,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Mayo- Stroke | $20,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Mecosta County Commission On Aging | $15,000 | Mecosta, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Michigan Tech University | $50,000 | Houghton, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | $75,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Muskegon Lakeshore Museum Center | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Muskegon Museum Of Art | $25,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Muskegon Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Muskegon Sports Council-girls Luge Team | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Northwoods Music Collaborative | $40,000 | Amasa, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Nra Foundation-freedom Action Foundation | $50,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Old Mission Peninsula Education Foundation | $10,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Peninsula Community Library (friends Of)-anony | $10,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Preserve Hickory | $75,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Quest Ministries (boy Scout Troop 114) | $7,500 | Big Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Agewell Svsmeals On Wheels | $25,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Senior Resources Discretion | $10,000 | Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Sheridan Community Land Trust | $25,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Sheridan Community Tennis Association | $10,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Sheridan County Memorial Hospital Foundation | $100,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Sheridan County Ymca | $75,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Sheridan Wyoming Dog & Cat Shelter | $10,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| The Hub On Smith (formerly Snr Ctzn Council) | $25,000 | Sheridan, WY, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay | $75,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Tommy Davis Memorial Fund | $5,000 | Norton Shores, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Tuba Bach Concert Series | $10,000 | Big Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Walker Library Friends | $10,000 | N Muskegon, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Wgvu | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| Wings Of Mercy | $25,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | Operational Purposes | 2021 |
| See Attached | $1,026,000 | See Attached, MI, US | See Attached | 2020 |
| See Attached | $1,050,000 | See Attached, MI, US | See Attached | 2018 |
| See Attached | $831,000 | See Attached, MI, US | See Attached | 2017 |
| See Attached | $1,071,000 | See Attached, MI, US | See Attached | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Shaw & Betty Walker Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 38-3125893 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 5100 N Muskegon, MI 49445-5100 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Shaw & Betty Walker Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Secretary | Stephanie Morrall |
|---|---|
| Vice President/director | Betty Walker |
| President/treasurer/director | Shaw Walker Jr |
| Director | Fred Guenther |
| Treasurer | Bruce Walker |
Forms 990-PF
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