The Walters Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-1395696
Foundation Overview
Based in Milford, MI, The Walters Family Foundation has awarded 133 grants totaling $8,249,608 to organizations in District of Columbia, Michigan and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median award of $52,500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$8,249,608
Total Assets
$24,420,290
Median Grant (all grants)
$52,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$50,000
% No Significant Change
-2%
(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
Growth-Minded: 59%
13 of 22 recipients (59%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Michigan
86% 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 Detroit (56%), Traverse City (10%), Gaylord (7%).
Funding Trajectory
+2673%
Strong 2673% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Education + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Walters Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Rivers Inc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Protect Wild Rivers, Restore Damaged Rivers, And Conserve Clean Water For People And Nature. | 2024 |
| Book Harvest | $30,000 | Durham, NC, US | 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. | 2024 |
| Center For Success Network | $65,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Unite Literacy And Community To Empower Students In The Journey Of Education. | 2024 |
| Conservation Resource Alliance | $150,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Preserve And Protect Northern Michigan's Waterways, Wildlife, And Forests For Future Generations. | 2024 |
| Designed For Joy | $15,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Wff Funding Will Provide Women In Crisis With Stability Through Immediate Employment And Support, Removing The Stigma Of Vulnerability. | 2024 |
| Detroit Catholic Central High School Fdn | $15,000 | Novi, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Provide Tuition Assistance, Endowment Growth,, And Other School Needs. | 2024 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | $50,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Wff Funding Will Help Conserve, Restore, And Manage Wetlands And Associated Habitats For North America Waterfowl. | 2024 |
| Give Merit | $40,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Enhance And Extend Educational Opportunities To Underserve Youth Through Innovative Enrichment Mentorship And Athletic Activities. | 2024 |
| Huron River Watershed Council | $50,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Protect And Restore The River For Healthy And Vibrant Communities. | 2024 |
| Miami University | $20,000 | Oxford, OH, US | Wff Funding Will Help Support Educational And Research Activities. | 2024 |
| Racquet Up Detroit | $100,000 | Detroit, MI, US | 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. | 2024 |
| Venture North | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help With Affordable Loans, Mini Grants For Growth And Professional Business Consulting Services For Small Businesses. | 2024 |
| Headwaters Land Conservancy | $68,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | 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. | 2024 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & Development Council Inc | $125,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | 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. | 2024 |
| Industrial Sewing And Innovation Center | $75,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Fundings Will Help To Empower Perople With Freedom To Relentlessly Pursue Innovation For Better Industry, Better Lives. | 2024 |
| Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | 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. | 2024 |
| Lawrence Technological University | $120,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help The Private University By Contributing To Scholarship Funds To Help Students With Rising Cost Of College Education. | 2024 |
| Lean Rocket Lab | $90,000 | Jackson, MI, US | 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. | 2024 |
| Rhonda Walker Foundation | $15,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Empower Inner-city Teen Girls Towards Becoming Strong, Confident, And Moral Future Leaders. | 2024 |
| Shakespeare In Detroit | $65,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | 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. | 2024 |
| Teach Empower Achieve | $60,000 | Detroit, MI, US | 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. | 2024 |
| Wayne State University Wdet | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | 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. | 2024 |
| American Rivers Inc | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Protect Wild Rivers, Restore Damaged Rivers, And Conserve Clean Water For People And Nature. | 2023 |
| Conservation Resource Alliance | $150,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Preserve And Protect Northern Michigan's Waterways, Wildlife, And Forests For Future Generations. | 2023 |
| Design For Joy | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Wff Funding Will Provide Women In Crisis With Stability Through Immediate Employment And Support, Removing The Stigma Of Vulnerability. | 2023 |
| Detroit Institute Of Arts | $200,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help The Dia To Create Experiences That Help Each Visitor Find Personal Meaning In Art. | 2023 |
| Eastern Market Corp | $125,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wwf Funding Will Help Empower Detroit Students To Be Positive And Productive Members Of Society. | 2023 |
| Friends Of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary | $115,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Fund And Support The Operations And Programs Of The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary This Includes Providing Educational Opportunities At The Sanctuary Building And Within The Sanctuary Boundaries. | 2023 |
| Global Detroit | $75,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Advocate And Execute Strategies To Drive Equitable Local, Regional And Statewide Economic Growth Through Immigrant Inclusion. | 2023 |
| Huron River Watershed Council | $50,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Protect And Restore The River For Healthy And Vibrant Communities. | 2023 |
| Insideout Literary Arts | $28,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wwf Funding Will Help Through Creative Writing. Insideout Inspires And Equips Young People To Think Critically, Create Bravely, And Share Their Voices With The World. | 2023 |
| Miami University | $5,000 | Oxford, OH, US | Wff Funding Will Help Support Educational And Research Activities. | 2023 |
| Michigan State University | $20,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help The Private University By Contributing To Scholarship Funds To Help Students With Rising Cost Of College Education. | 2023 |
| Midtown Detroit Inc | $52,500 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Foster Community And Economic Development In The Midtown And New Center Areas Of Detroit Though Collaboration And Partnership With Local Stakeholders. | 2023 |
| Racquet Up Detroit | $60,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Support And Empower Detroit Youth To Achieve Thier Full Potential Through An Out-of-school Program Consisting Of Squash, Academics And Community Service. | 2023 |
| Venture North | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help With Affordable Loans, Mini Grants For Growth And Professional Business Consulting Services For Small Businesses. | 2023 |
| American Rivers Inc | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Protect Wild Rivers, Restore Damaged Rivers, And Conserve Clean Water For People And Nature. | 2023 |
| Conservation Resource Alliance | $150,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Preserve And Protect Northern Michigan's Waterways, Wildlife, And Forests For Future Generations. | 2023 |
| Design For Joy | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Wff Funding Will Provide Women In Crisis With Stability Through Immediate Employment And Support, Removing The Stigma Of Vulnerability. | 2023 |
| Detroit Institute Of Arts | $200,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help The Dia To Create Experiences That Help Each Visitor Find Personal Meaning In Art. | 2023 |
| Eastern Market Corp | $125,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wwf Funding Will Help Empower Detroit Students To Be Positive And Productive Members Of Society. | 2023 |
| Friends Of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary | $115,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Fund And Support The Operations And Programs Of The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary This Includes Providing Educational Opportunities At The Sanctuary Building And Within The Sanctuary Boundaries. | 2023 |
| Global Detroit | $75,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Advocate And Execute Strategies To Drive Equitable Local, Regional And Statewide Economic Growth Through Immigrant Inclusion. | 2023 |
| Huron River Watershed Council | $50,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Protect And Restore The River For Healthy And Vibrant Communities. | 2023 |
| Insideout Literary Arts | $28,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wwf Funding Will Help Through Creative Writing. Insideout Inspires And Equips Young People To Think Critically, Create Bravely, And Share Their Voices With The World. | 2023 |
| Miami University | $5,000 | Oxford, OH, US | Wff Funding Will Help Support Educational And Research Activities. | 2023 |
| Michigan State University | $20,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help The Private University By Contributing To Scholarship Funds To Help Students With Rising Cost Of College Education. | 2023 |
| Midtown Detroit Inc | $52,500 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Foster Community And Economic Development In The Midtown And New Center Areas Of Detroit Though Collaboration And Partnership With Local Stakeholders. | 2023 |
| Racquet Up Detroit | $60,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Support And Empower Detroit Youth To Achieve Thier Full Potential Through An Out-of-school Program Consisting Of Squash, Academics And Community Service. | 2023 |
| Venture North | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help With Affordable Loans, Mini Grants For Growth And Professional Business Consulting Services For Small Businesses. | 2023 |
| Affirmations Lesbian And Gay Co | $35,000 | Ferndale, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Provide Support In The Development Of A Positive Self-image Within Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender People And The Community As A Whole. | 2022 |
| Conservation Resource Alliance | $150,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Preserve And Protect Northern Michigan's Waterways, Wildlife, And Forests For Future Generations. | 2022 |
| Corral Riding Academy | $25,000 | Cary, NC, US | Wff Funding Will Equips Adolescent Girls In High-risk Situations Through A Long-term, Holistic Program Of Equine Therapy And Education To Prepare Each Girl And Her Community With Skills, Resources, And Opportunities So That She Can Gain Access To A Bright Future. | 2022 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc | $100,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Undertake The Establishment, Improvement, Operations, Maintenance, And Conservation Of Public Parks, Promenades, And Other Public Green Space Along The Detroit International Riverfront For The Recreation And Enjoyment Of The General Public In Perpetuity. | 2022 |
| Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Progrm | $100,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wwf Funding Will Help Empower Detroit Students To Be Positive And Productive Members Of Society. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary | $115,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Fund And Support The Operations And Programs Of The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary This Includes Providing Educational Opportunities At The Sanctuary Building And Within The Sanctuary Boundaries. | 2022 |
| Give Merit Inc | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Enhance And Extend Educational Opportunities To Underserved Youth Through Innovative Enrichment And Mentorship Activities. | 2022 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & Development Council Inc | $75,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Conserve The Forests, Lakes And Streams Of Northeast Michigan. | 2022 |
| Industrial Sewing And Innovation Center | $55,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wwf Funding Will Help To Ceaselessly Advance Innovation In Sustainable Apparel Manufacturing And Equitable Talent Force Development As Responsible Stewards For The Wellbeing Of Our Team, Partners, Community And Planet. | 2022 |
| Kalamazon Reg Ed Service Foundation | $50,000 | Portage, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Inspire Educational Excellence By Providing A Continuum Of Educatioal Services And Support To Students, Families, School Districts, And Communities. | 2022 |
| Lawence Technologicall University | $25,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help The Private University By Contributing To Scholarship Funds To Help Students With Rising Cost Of College Education. | 2022 |
| Lean Rocket Lab | $50,000 | Jackson, MI, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Tech Empower Achieve | $60,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Assist Detroit's Continuum Of Care For Women Who Are Facing The Trilemma Of Unemployment, Housing Insecurity, And Domestic Violence And Provides Support To These Women And Families To Help Eliminate Barriers To Employment And Bridge The Gap By Empowering Unhoused Women To Better Take Control Of Their Lives And Achieve Self-sufficiency. | 2022 |
| Techtown Detroit | $60,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Techtown Detroit To Provide A Powerful Connection To A Broad Network Of Resources, Catalyzing Entire Communities Of Entrepreneurs Best Poised To Energize The Local Economy. | 2022 |
| The Empowerment Plan | $60,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Break The Cycle Of Generational Poverty By Employing And Training Homeless Individuals Who Manufacture Sleeping Bag Coats For Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Affirmations Lesbian And Gay Co | $35,000 | Ferndale, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Provide Support In The Development Of A Positive Self-image Within Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender People And The Community As A Whole. | 2022 |
| Conservation Resource Alliance | $150,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Preserve And Protect Northern Michigan's Waterways, Wildlife, And Forests For Future Generations. | 2022 |
| Corral Riding Academy | $25,000 | Cary, NC, US | Wff Funding Will Equips Adolescent Girls In High-risk Situations Through A Long-term, Holistic Program Of Equine Therapy And Education To Prepare Each Girl And Her Community With Skills, Resources, And Opportunities So That She Can Gain Access To A Bright Future. | 2022 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc | $100,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Undertake The Establishment, Improvement, Operations, Maintenance, And Conservation Of Public Parks, Promenades, And Other Public Green Space Along The Detroit International Riverfront For The Recreation And Enjoyment Of The General Public In Perpetuity. | 2022 |
| Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Progrm | $100,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wwf Funding Will Help Empower Detroit Students To Be Positive And Productive Members Of Society. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary | $115,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Fund And Support The Operations And Programs Of The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary This Includes Providing Educational Opportunities At The Sanctuary Building And Within The Sanctuary Boundaries. | 2022 |
| Give Merit Inc | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Enhance And Extend Educational Opportunities To Underserved Youth Through Innovative Enrichment And Mentorship Activities. | 2022 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & Development Council Inc | $75,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Conserve The Forests, Lakes And Streams Of Northeast Michigan. | 2022 |
| Industrial Sewing And Innovation Center | $55,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wwf Funding Will Help To Ceaselessly Advance Innovation In Sustainable Apparel Manufacturing And Equitable Talent Force Development As Responsible Stewards For The Wellbeing Of Our Team, Partners, Community And Planet. | 2022 |
| Kalamazon Reg Ed Service Foundation | $50,000 | Portage, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Inspire Educational Excellence By Providing A Continuum Of Educatioal Services And Support To Students, Families, School Districts, And Communities. | 2022 |
| Lawence Technologicall University | $25,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help The Private University By Contributing To Scholarship Funds To Help Students With Rising Cost Of College Education. | 2022 |
| Lean Rocket Lab | $50,000 | Jackson, MI, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Tech Empower Achieve | $60,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Assist Detroit's Continuum Of Care For Women Who Are Facing The Trilemma Of Unemployment, Housing Insecurity, And Domestic Violence And Provides Support To These Women And Families To Help Eliminate Barriers To Employment And Bridge The Gap By Empowering Unhoused Women To Better Take Control Of Their Lives And Achieve Self-sufficiency. | 2022 |
| Techtown Detroit | $60,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Techtown Detroit To Provide A Powerful Connection To A Broad Network Of Resources, Catalyzing Entire Communities Of Entrepreneurs Best Poised To Energize The Local Economy. | 2022 |
| The Empowerment Plan | $60,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Break The Cycle Of Generational Poverty By Employing And Training Homeless Individuals Who Manufacture Sleeping Bag Coats For Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Affirmations Lesbian And Gay Co | $35,000 | Ferndale, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Provide Support In The Development Of A Positive Self-image Within Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender People And The Community As A Whole. | 2022 |
| Conservation Resource Alliance | $150,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Preserve And Protect Northern Michigan's Waterways, Wildlife, And Forests For Future Generations. | 2022 |
| Corral Riding Academy | $25,000 | Cary, NC, US | Wff Funding Will Equips Adolescent Girls In High-risk Situations Through A Long-term, Holistic Program Of Equine Therapy And Education To Prepare Each Girl And Her Community With Skills, Resources, And Opportunities So That She Can Gain Access To A Bright Future. | 2022 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc | $100,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Undertake The Establishment, Improvement, Operations, Maintenance, And Conservation Of Public Parks, Promenades, And Other Public Green Space Along The Detroit International Riverfront For The Recreation And Enjoyment Of The General Public In Perpetuity. | 2022 |
| Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Progrm | $100,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wwf Funding Will Help Empower Detroit Students To Be Positive And Productive Members Of Society. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary | $115,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Fund And Support The Operations And Programs Of The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary This Includes Providing Educational Opportunities At The Sanctuary Building And Within The Sanctuary Boundaries. | 2022 |
| Give Merit Inc | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Enhance And Extend Educational Opportunities To Underserved Youth Through Innovative Enrichment And Mentorship Activities. | 2022 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & Development Council Inc | $75,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Conserve The Forests, Lakes And Streams Of Northeast Michigan. | 2022 |
| Industrial Sewing And Innovation Center | $55,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wwf Funding Will Help To Ceaselessly Advance Innovation In Sustainable Apparel Manufacturing And Equitable Talent Force Development As Responsible Stewards For The Wellbeing Of Our Team, Partners, Community And Planet. | 2022 |
| Kalamazon Reg Ed Service Foundation | $50,000 | Portage, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Inspire Educational Excellence By Providing A Continuum Of Educatioal Services And Support To Students, Families, School Districts, And Communities. | 2022 |
| Lawence Technologicall University | $25,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help The Private University By Contributing To Scholarship Funds To Help Students With Rising Cost Of College Education. | 2022 |
| Lean Rocket Lab | $50,000 | Jackson, MI, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Tech Empower Achieve | $60,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Assist Detroit's Continuum Of Care For Women Who Are Facing The Trilemma Of Unemployment, Housing Insecurity, And Domestic Violence And Provides Support To These Women And Families To Help Eliminate Barriers To Employment And Bridge The Gap By Empowering Unhoused Women To Better Take Control Of Their Lives And Achieve Self-sufficiency. | 2022 |
| Techtown Detroit | $60,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Techtown Detroit To Provide A Powerful Connection To A Broad Network Of Resources, Catalyzing Entire Communities Of Entrepreneurs Best Poised To Energize The Local Economy. | 2022 |
| The Empowerment Plan | $60,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Break The Cycle Of Generational Poverty By Employing And Training Homeless Individuals Who Manufacture Sleeping Bag Coats For Those In Need. | 2022 |
| American Rivers Inc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Protect Wild Rivers, Restore Damaged Rivers And Conserve Clean Water For People And Nature. | 2021 |
| Detroit 90 90 | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding To Help Provide Educational Management Services To Public School Academies In The State Of Michigan. | 2021 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc | $100,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Undertake The Establishment, Improvement, Operations, Maintenance, And Conservation Of Public Parks, Promenades, And Other Public Green Space Along The Detroit International Riverfront For The Recreation And Enjoyment Of The General Public In Perpetuity. | 2021 |
| The Empowerment Plan | $60,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Break The Cycle Of Generational Poverty By Employing And Training Homeless Individuals Who Manufacture Sleeping Bag Coats For Those In Need. | 2021 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & Development Council Inc | $75,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Conserve The Forests, Lakes And Streams Of Northeast Michigan. | 2021 |
| Friends Of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary | $115,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Fund And Support The Operations And Programs Of The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary This Includes Providing Educational Opportunities At The Sanctuary Building And Within The Sanctuary Boundaries. | 2021 |
| Industrial Sewing And Innovation Center | $55,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wwf Funding Will Help To Ceaselessly Advance Innovation In Sustainable Apparel Manufacturing And Equitable Talent Force Development As Responsible Stewards For The Wellbeing Of Our Team, Partners, Community And Planet. | 2021 |
| Lean Rocket Lab | $50,000 | Jackson, MI, US | 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. | 2021 |
| Conservation Resource Alliance | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Preserve And Protect Northern Michigan's Waterways, Wildlife, And Forests For Future Generations. | 2021 |
| The Detroit Institute Of Arts | $63,705 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help The Dia To Create Experiences That Help Each Vistor Find Personal Meaning In Art. | 2021 |
| The North Carolina Aquarium Society | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Wff Funding Will Help Inspire Appreciation And Conservation Of Our Aquatic Environments. | 2021 |
| Racquet Up Detroit | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Support And Empower Detroit Youth To Achieve Their Full Potential Through An Out-of-school Program Consisting Of Squash, Academics, And Community Service. | 2021 |
| Techtown Detroit | $60,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Techtown Detroit To Provide A Powerful Connection To A Broad Network Of Resources, Catalyzing Entire Communities Of Entrepreneurs Best Poised To Energize The Local Economy. | 2021 |
| Waterford Institute Inc | $100,000 | Taylorville, UT, US | Wff Funding To Help Provide Academic Equity For All Learners Through Community, School, And Home Programs. | 2021 |
| American Rivers Inc | $45,000 | Washington, DC, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Protect Wild Rivers, Restore Damaged Rivers And Conserve Clean Water For People And Nature. | 2020 |
| Detroit 90 90 | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding To Help Provide Educational Management Services To Public School Academies In The State Of Michigan. | 2020 |
| Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program | $120,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Empower Detroit Students To Be Positive And Productive Members Of Society. | 2020 |
| Eastern Market Corporation | $40,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Provide Critical Infrastructure To Strengthen The Eastern Market District, Improve Access To Healthy, Green, Affordable, And Fair Food Choices In Detroit And Throughout Southeast Michigan And Fortify The Food Sector As A Pillar Of Regional Economic Growth. | 2020 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & Development Council Inc | $50,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Conserve The Forests, Lakes And Streams Of Northeast Michigan. | 2020 |
| Kalamazoo Reg Ed Service Agency Foundation | $50,000 | Portage, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Enhance Educational Excellence Throughout Kalamazoo County. | 2020 |
| Matrix Human Services | $18,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wwf Funding Will Help Advocate For And Service The Most Vulnerable In The Metropolitan Detroit Community And Empower Indiviuals And Families To Enhance The Quality Of Their Lives And Achieve Self Sufficiency. | 2020 |
| Affimations Lesbian And Gay Community Center | $17,500 | Ferndale, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Provide Support In The Development Of A Positive Self-image Within Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender People And The Community As A Whole. | 2020 |
| Allen Neighborhood Center | $120,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Advance Revitalization Efforts In Lansing's Eastside Neighborhood. | 2020 |
| Conservation Resource Alliance | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help To Preserve And Protect Northern Michigan's Waterways, Wildlife, And Forests For Future Generations. | 2020 |
| The Detroit Institute Of Arts | $62,683 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help The Dia To Create Experiences That Help Each Vistor Find Personal Meaing In Art. | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern Nc Inc | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Wff Funding Will Help The Food Bank Serves A Network Of More That 900 Partner Agencies Such As Soup Kitchens, Food Pantries. Shelters, And Programs For Children And Adjults Through Distribution Centers In Durham, Greenville, New Bern, Raleigh, The Sandhills (southern Pines) And Wilmington. | 2020 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Inc Of Southeastern Michigan | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Gleaners Community Food Bank To Feed Hungry People And Nourish Our Communities By Distributing Emergency Food To 519 Partner Schools, Soup Kitchens, Shelters, And Pantries In Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston And Monroe Counties. | 2020 |
| Living Arts | $30,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Living Arts To Engage Detroit Youth, Teachers, And Families In Transformative Experiences In The Performing, Visual, Literary And Media Arts Through Long-term Artist Residencies In Classrooms Across Metro-detroit And Robust Out-of-school Offerings In Southwest Detroit. Living Arts Increases Youth Academic Achievement, Develops Leadership And Artistic Skills, And Strengthens Schools And Communities. | 2020 |
| Racquet Up Detroit | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Racquet Up Detroit To Support And Empower Detroit Youth To Achieve Their Full Potential Through An Out-of-school Program Consisting Of Squash, Academics, And Community Service. | 2020 |
| Tech Town Detroit | $80,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help Techtown Detroit To Provide A Powerful Connection To A Broad Network Of Resources, Catalyzing Entire Communities Of Entrepreneurs Best Poised To Energize The Local Economy. | 2020 |
| Midtown Detroit Inc | $100,000 | Detroit, MI, US | The Grant Will Contribute To The Development Costs Of Selden Courtyard, A Sustainable Public Courtyard With The Selden Innovation District. The Courtyard Serves As An Anchor To Surrounding Small Businesses Such As A Bar, Brewery With Accompanying Brewery School Run By A Partnership Between Eastern Michigan University And Northern United Brewing Company, As Well As Other Mixed Development. The Project Will Encourage Collaboration And Development Between Businesses, As Well Will Offset Significant Drainage Costs By Easing Storm Water Overflow Issues. | 2018 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Will Help With The Development Of Atwater Beach, A New Public Space On Detroit's East Riverfront. The Space Will Feature A Sandy Beach For Families To Use In Recreation, Including Walkways And Public Art. Atwater Beach Is Designed And Crafted To Attract Vistors Of All Ages And Backgrounds And Assist In The Commercial And Community Growth Of The Area. | 2018 |
| Detroit Institute Of Arts | $73,720 | Detroit, MI, US | Wff Funding Is Supporting Detroit Institute Of Art's (dia) Program To Engage Underserved Children And Their Families In The Fine Arts Experience. The Dia Head Start Program Funding Will Aid The Dia In The Development Of Age-appropriate Learning And Engagement Experiences For Toddlers Age 3 To 5 Years. | 2018 |
| Michigan Education Excellence Foundation | $110,000 | Detroit, MI, US | The Detroit Promise Path Is A Student Success Initiative That Utilizes Campus Coaches, Financial Incentives, Summer Engagement, And Closely Monitoring Students To Encourage Their Engagement And Completion Of A Post-secondary Education. Wff Funding Will Support A Portion Of The Mentoring Element Of Detroit Promise Path To Cover The Salary/benefits Of One Mentor And Incentives For Mentees (bus Pass, Grocery Gift Cards, Etc.) This Mentor Will Work With 100 Community College Students. | 2018 |
| Huron Pines | $55,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Teach And Instill A Conservation Ethic In The Hearts Of People Across Michigan And Beyond, And To Make Our Communities A Better Place To Live, Work And Enjoy. | 2017 |
| Detroit 90-90 | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Educational Management Services To Public School Academies In The State Of Michigan. | 2016 |
| Eastern Market Development Corporation | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Strengthen The Eastern Market District, Fortify The Food Sector And Improve Access To Healthy, Green, Affordable And Fair Food Choices In Detroit And Southeastern Michigan | 2016 |
| American Promise Schools | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Make Urban Schools Great In The State Of Michigan. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Walters Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 47-1395696 |
| Website | http://waltersffmi.org |
| Address | PO BOX 370 Milford, MI 48381-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Walters Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Director | Carol A Walters |
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| Secretary, Treasurer, Dire | Peter S Walters |
| Director | Matthew D Walters |
| Director | Joseph P Walters |
| Director | Sarah J Early |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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