Walther Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 72-1580927
Foundation Overview
Based in San Francisco, CA, Walther Foundation has awarded 212 grants totaling $5,052,880 to organizations in California, Connecticut and 2 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $55,530, with a median award of $25,000.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 32 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
81% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (74%), Oakland (13%), Richmond (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 3% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Walther 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords To Plowshares | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| San Francisco Symphony Aim Program | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Us Coast Guard Alumni Association | $50,000 | New London, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Kipp Bay Area Schools | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Blue Bear School Of Music | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| 826 Valencia | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Reading Partners | $35,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Westminster School Foundation U | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Smart | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Epiphany School | $5,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| More Than Words | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Life Learning Academy | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Aim High | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Mindful Life Project | $40,000 | Richmond, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| San Francisco-marin Food Bank | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Swords To Plowshares | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| San Francisco Symphony Aim Program | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Us Coast Guard Alumni Association | $50,000 | New London, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Kipp Bay Area Schools | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Blue Bear School Of Music | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| 826 Valencia | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Reading Partners | $35,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Westminster School Foundation U | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Smart | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Epiphany School | $5,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| More Than Words | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Life Learning Academy | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Aim High | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Mindful Life Project | $40,000 | Richmond, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| San Francisco-marin Food Bank | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Swords To Plowshares | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| San Francisco Symphony Aim Program | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support Of Aim Program | 2023 |
| Outward Bound California | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Us Coast Guard Alumni Association | $50,000 | New London, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Year Up Bay Area | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Kipp Bay Area Schools | $35,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Blue Bear School Of Music | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| 826 Valencia | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Reading Partners | $35,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| San Francisco Parks Alliance | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Westminster School Foundation U | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Juma Ventures | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Smart | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Epiphany School | $5,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| More Than Words | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Life Learning Academy | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mindful Life Project | $30,000 | Richmond, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Beyond Differences | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| San Francisco-marin Food Bank | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Tides Foundation | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Swords To Plowshares | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| San Francisco Symphony Aim Program | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support Of Aim Program | 2023 |
| Outward Bound California | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Us Coast Guard Alumni Association | $50,000 | New London, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Year Up Bay Area | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Kipp Bay Area Schools | $35,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Blue Bear School Of Music | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| 826 Valencia | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Reading Partners | $35,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| San Francisco Parks Alliance | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Westminster School Foundation U | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Juma Ventures | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Smart | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Epiphany School | $5,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| More Than Words | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Life Learning Academy | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mindful Life Project | $30,000 | Richmond, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Beyond Differences | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| San Francisco-marin Food Bank | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Tides Foundation | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Swords To Plowshares | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Francisco Symphony Aim Program | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support Of Aim Program | 2022 |
| Outward Bound California | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Us Coast Guard Academy | $50,000 | New London, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Year Up Bay Area | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Blue Bear School Of Music | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| 826 Valencia | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Reading Partners | $35,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kipp Bay Area Schools | $35,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Juma Ventures | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Smart | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Epiphany School | $5,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| More Than Words | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Life Learning Academy | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aim High | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mindful Life Project | $30,000 | Richmond, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Beyond Differences | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Francisco-marin Food Bank | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Swords To Plowshares | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Francisco Symphony Aim Program | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support Of Aim Program | 2022 |
| Outward Bound California | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Us Coast Guard Academy | $50,000 | New London, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Year Up Bay Area | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Blue Bear School Of Music | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| 826 Valencia | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Reading Partners | $35,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kipp Bay Area Schools | $35,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Juma Ventures | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Smart | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Epiphany School | $5,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| More Than Words | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Life Learning Academy | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aim High | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mindful Life Project | $30,000 | Richmond, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Beyond Differences | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Francisco-marin Food Bank | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Swords To Plowshares | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| San Francisco Symphony Aim Program | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support Of Aim Program | 2021 |
| Outward Bound California | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Us Coast Guard Academy | $50,000 | New London, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Year Up Bay Area | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Blue Bear School Of Music | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| 826 Valencia | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Reading Partners | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Westminster School Foundation U | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Kipp Bay Area Schools | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Juma Ventures | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Smart | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Epiphany School | $5,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| More Than Words | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Life Learning Academy | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Aim High | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Millenniumorg | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Wise Up Of Aiwp | $5,850 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mindful Life Project | $30,000 | Richmond, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Beyond Differences | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| San Francisco-marin Food Bank | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Swords To Plowshares | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| San Francisco Symphony Aim Program | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support Of Aim Program | 2020 |
| Outward Bound California | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Us Coast Guard Alumni Association | $50,000 | New London, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| 826 Valencia | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Reading Partners | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Westminster School Foundation U | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Kipp Bay Area Schools | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Juma Ventures | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Smart | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Year Up Bay Area | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Epiphany School | $5,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| More Than Words | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Life Learning Academy | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Aim High | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Millenniumorg | $55,530 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Wise Up Of Aiwp | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mindful Life Project | $20,000 | Richmond, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Swords To Plowshares | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| First Graduate | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Jumpstart For Young Children | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Outward Bound California | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Kilili Self Help Project | $1,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| San Francisco Symphony | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Breakthrough San Francisco | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Kipp Bay Area Schools | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Richmond The Am Int'l University | $10,000 | Richmond, England, UK | General Support | 2018 |
| Blue Bear School Of Music | $6,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| 826 Valencia | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Reading Partners | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| The Westminster School Foundation U | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| One Purpose School | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Juma Ventures | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| On The Move | $20,000 | Napa, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Smart | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Year Up Bay Area | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Peer Health Exchange | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Epiphany School | $5,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| More Than Words | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Life Learning Academy | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Aim High | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Swords To Plowshares | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| San Francisco Symphony Aim Program | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support Of Aim Program | 2017 |
| First Graduate | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Jumpstart For Young Children | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Outward Bound California | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Kilili Self Help Project | $1,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Breakthrough San Francisco | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Richmond The Am Int'l University | $10,000 | Richmond, England, UK | General Support | 2017 |
| Blue Bear School Of Music | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| 826 Valencia | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Reading Partners | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| The Westminster School Foundation U | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| One Purpose School | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Juma Ventures | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Smart | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Lighthouse Charter School | $2,500 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Peer Health Exchange | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Epiphany School | $5,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| More Than Words | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Seneca Family Of Agencies | $10,000 | San Leandro, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Life Learning Academy | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Young Veterans Inc | $10,000 | Redwood Shores, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Swords To Plowshares | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| San Francisco Symphony Aim Program | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support Of Aim Program | 2016 |
| First Graduate | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Jumpstart For Young Children | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Outward Bound California | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Kilili Self Help Project | $1,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Breakthrough San Francisco | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Year Up Bay Area | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Richmond The Am Int'l University | $10,000 | Richmond, England, UK | General Support | 2016 |
| Blue Bear School Of Music | $4,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| 826 Valencia | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Reading Partners | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| The Westminster School Foundation U | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Kipp Bay Area Schools | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| One Purpose School | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Juma Ventures | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| San Francisco Education Fund | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Smart | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Lighthouse Charter School | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Peer Health Exchange | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Walther Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 72-1580927 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3636 BUCHANAN ST San Francisco, CA 94123-1709 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Walther Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Roger O Walther |
|---|---|
| Vp/treasurer | Anne N Walther |
| Sec/exec Dir | Christine W Tripp |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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