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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-4968499

The Walser Foundation

A private foundation in Bloomington, MN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 189 grants and $1.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Nancy Warner
7700 France Ave S Suite 410N
Edina, MN 55435
(952) 355-4058
[email protected]
Form and materials
Letter of inquiry to nancy warner, foundation director - grant report form. Event sponsorship application - online form.
Deadlines
May 15th & october 15th
Restrictions
Organizations are limited to one application per year.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,420,365

    Grants listed
    189
    Assets, end of year
    $12,165,845

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,226,845

    Grants listed
    183
    Assets, end of year
    $8,737,203

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,010,733

    Grants listed
    141
    Assets, end of year
    $8,939,692

  • Tax year 2021

    $780,883

    Grants listed
    115
    Assets, end of year
    $8,657,350

  • Tax year 2020

    $585,505

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $1,989,031

  • Tax year 2019

    $629,704

    Grants listed
    118
    Assets, end of year
    $1,687,923

  • Tax year 2018

    $478,279

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $1,774,355

Grants paid in 2024

189 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Wsu Tech FoundationWichita, KS

    Walser alternative fuels lab pledge - 1 of 4

    $50,000
  2. Rainbows UnitedWichita, KS

    Grant for vehicle raffle

    $32,487
  3. Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - automotive program

    $30,000
  4. MN Adult & Teen ChallengeMinneapolis, MN

    Raffle car grant

    $29,368
  5. 23rd VeteranChicago, IL

    Shop for a cause drive

    $28,988
  6. The Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Contribution to trades ambassador project fund (trades hub)

    $28,000
  7. Angel Foundation MinnesotaMendota Heights, MN

    Shop for a cause

    $22,338
  8. FraserRichfield, MN

    11 days of giving match and grant

    $22,000
  9. Jewish Family & Children's ServicesGolden Valley, MN

    Grant - parent child +

    $20,000
  10. Literacy MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - summer reads

    $20,000
  11. Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - student scholarships

    $18,000
  12. Wayside Recovery CenterSaint Paul, MN

    Shop for a cause

    $16,013
  13. The Lift GarageMinneapolis, MN

    Driven to give

    $15,813
  14. Achieve Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - career and college initiative

    $15,000
  15. Banyan FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - k-8 after school and summer program

    $15,000
  16. Bloomington Career & College AcademyBloomington, MN

    Grant - automotive pathway

    $15,000
  17. Greater Wichita YMCAWichita, KS

    Job prep grant

    $15,000
  18. Groves AcademySt Louis Park, MN

    Grant - groves literacy participants

    $15,000
  19. Hennepin Healthcare FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - the talent garden

    $15,000
  20. People IncorporatedEagan, MN

    Grant - pathways workforce development

    $15,000
  21. Summit Academy OicMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $15,000
  22. Urban League Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN

    Unity ball 2023 sponsorship

    $15,000
  23. Urban VenturesMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - general operations

    $15,000
  24. Voyageur Outward Bound SchoolSt Paul, MN

    Grant - community partner program

    $15,000
  25. Washburn Center for ChildrenMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $15,000
  26. Way to GrowMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - great by eight

    $15,000
  27. Wichita Art MuseumWichita, KS

    Grant - art start and storytime in the galleries

    $13,000
  28. Wichita Art MuseumWichita, KS

    Grant - art start & stortime in the galleries

    $13,000
  29. MN Landscape ArboretumChaska, MN

    Grant - growing good youth internship program

    $12,000
  30. Hmong American PartnershipSt Paul, MN

    Grant - hap academy oic

    $11,000
  31. Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MN

    Food packaging event for walser week of giving

    $10,897
  32. The Wichita State University FoundationWichita, KS

    Grant - human centered design & assistive technologies

    $10,500
  33. Wichita State UniversityWichita, KS

    Grant - human-centered design & assistive technology

    $10,500
  34. Junior Achievement of KansasTopeka, KS

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $10,080
  35. Ann Bancroft FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    Annual celebration sponsor - adventurer level

    $10,000
  36. Baby's Space A Place to GrowMinneapolis, MN

    Gen op grant

    $10,000
  37. Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - k-12 academic success

    $10,000
  38. Burnsville Rotary ClubBurnsville, MN

    Concert for caring sponsor

    $10,000
  39. Catholic CharitiesMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - northside child development center

    $10,000
  40. Centro Tyrone GuzmanMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - siembra montessori scholarships

    $10,000
  41. Century College FoundationWhite Bear LK, MN

    Automotive paint booth

    $10,000
  42. College PossibleSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $10,000
  43. Communities in Schools of the Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $10,000
  44. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN

    Corporate internship program

    $10,000
  45. Dakota County Technical College FoundationRosemount, MN

    Grant - workforce development scholarship match

    $10,000
  46. Edina Give and GoEdina, MN

    Grant - academic enrichment

    $10,000
  47. Folds of HonorWayzeta, MN

    Valet sponsor for patriot party

    $10,000
  48. Franklin CenterGolden Valley, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $10,000
  49. Friends UniversityWichita, KS

    Grant - student athlete center

    $10,000
  50. Greater Minneapolis Council of ChurchesMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - genius labs and teen tech

    $10,000
  51. HiredMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $10,000
  52. Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $10,000
  53. Juxtaposition ArtsMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $10,000
  54. Keystone Community ServicesSaint Paul, MN

    Drive to end hunger match

    $10,000
  55. KIPP MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - revolutionizing literacy & sel support

    $10,000
  56. Lutheran Social ServicesSt Paul, MN

    Grant - families together therapeutic preschool

    $10,000
  57. McAdams AcademyValley Center, KS

    Grant - family first

    $10,000
  58. Migizi CommunicationsMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - indigenous pathways

    $10,000
  59. Minnesota Independence College & CommunityRichfield, MN

    Grant - careers program

    $10,000
  60. Montessori Center of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $10,000
  61. Music Theatre WichitaWichita, KS

    Grant - intern program

    $10,000
  62. Neighborhood HouseSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - youth literacy program

    $10,000
  63. Newgate Education and Research CenterMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $10,000
  64. Project SuccessMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - PS institute

    $10,000
  65. Southside Family Nurturing CenterMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $10,000
  66. Special Olympics MNMinneapolis, MN

    Truck wrap sponsor 2023-2025

    $10,000
  67. St David's Learning CenterMinnetonka, MN

    Grant - inclusive early childhood education

    $10,000
  68. The JK MovementSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - career and future readiness program

    $10,000
  69. The LinkMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - school matters

    $10,000
  70. The Page Education FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Grant

    $10,000
  71. Tree TrustSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - summer youth employment

    $10,000
  72. United Way of the PlainsWichita, KS

    Grant - imagination library

    $10,000
  73. Urban BoatbuildersSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $10,000
  74. Volunteers of AmericaEdina, MN

    Grant - high school experiential learning

    $10,000
  75. Walser Women in Automotive ScholarshipMinneapolis, MN

    Scholarships

    $10,000
  76. Women VentureSt Paul, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $10,000
  77. Youth FrontiersMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $10,000
  78. YouthlinkMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $10,000
  79. Friends of the Boundary Waters WildernessSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - no boundaries to the boundary waters

    $8,620
  80. Minneapolis Youth Baseball AssociationMinneapolis, MN

    Grand slam sponsorship

    $8,000
  81. Accessability IncMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - project connect

    $7,500
  82. Annex Teen ClinicRobbinsdale, MN

    Grant - school-based behavior health education

    $7,500
  83. Athletes Committed to Educating StudentsMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - afterschool programming

    $7,500
  84. Change IncSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - college & career readiness

    $7,500
  85. CreatemplsMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $7,500
  86. Emma Norton ServicesSt Paul, MN

    Grant - children & youth education and enrichment

    $7,500
  87. Ordway Performing Arts CenterSt Paul, MN

    Grant - greenroom

    $7,500
  88. The BrandlabMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - college internships

    $7,500
  89. The Family PartnershipMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - therapeutic preschools

    $7,500
  90. Urban Roots MNSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $7,500
  91. BridgingRoseville, MN

    Dresser build donation

    $5,580
  92. Ablelight IncWatertown, WI

    Grant - employment support services

    $5,000
  93. Ballet WichitaWichita, KS

    Grant - chance to dance

    $5,000
  94. BestprepBrooklyn Park, MN

    Grant - MN business venture

    $5,000
  95. Breakthrough Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $5,000
  96. Centro GuadalupanoMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - andale! Youth program

    $5,000
  97. Chidren First CEO KansasWichita, KS

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $5,000
  98. Community Partners with YouthNew Brighton, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $5,000
  99. Disabled America Veterans of MNWest St Paul, MN

    Gmada donation

    $5,000
  100. Dress for Success Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $5,000
  101. Dyslexia Insitute of MNRochester, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $5,000
  102. East Side Learning CenterSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - literacy intervention

    $5,000
  103. Elpis EnterprisesSaint Paul, MN

    Grant

    $5,000
  104. Exploration PlaceWichita, KS

    Sponsorship - death by chocolate

    $5,000
  105. Genesys WorksSt Paul, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $5,000
  106. Goodwill IndustriesSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - career training and education

    $5,000
  107. Hospitality HouseMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - urban learning center

    $5,000
  108. Kansas Council on Economic EducationWichita, KS

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $5,000
  109. Lels Police Benevolent Fund IncBrooklyn Ctr, MN

    Donation on a debit card

    $5,000
  110. Mark Arts IncWichita, KS

    Grant - art together

    $5,000
  111. Minneapolis College of Art and DesignMinneapolis, MN

    Mcad art sale 2023 sponsorship

    $5,000
  112. Minnesota Tech for SuccessMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $5,000
  113. MN Asst Council for VetsWest St Paul, MN

    Gmada donation

    $5,000
  114. Oasis for YouthBloomington, MN

    Grant - workforce innovation

    $5,000
  115. Open Your Heart to the Hungry and HomelessMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - education initiatives

    $5,000
  116. Operation HomefrontSan Antonio, TX

    Grant - back to school brigade KS & MN

    $5,000
  117. Park Nicollet FoundationSt Louis Park, MN

    Grant - growing through grief

    $5,000
  118. Peacemaker MinnesotaRoseville, MN

    Grant - general operating expenses

    $5,000
  119. Redemption ProjectSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - gen op

    $5,000
  120. Relate IncMinnetonka, MN

    Grant - camp emoji

    $5,000
  121. Science From ScientistsBloomington, MN

    Grant - STEM enrichment programs

    $5,000
  122. Simpson Housing ServicesMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - kamp kindergarten

    $5,000
  123. Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (save)Minneapolis, MN

    Save walk/run sponsorship

    $5,000
  124. The ARC MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    Grant - arc to success toolkits

    $5,000
  125. Treehouse IncSt Louis Park, MN

    Grant - treehouse next

    $5,000
  126. TubmanMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - movement for violence prevention

    $5,000
  127. Vail PlaceHopkins, MN

    Grant - supported employment program

    $5,000
  128. Wichita Women's Initiative NetworkWichita, KS

    Grant - domestic violence employment program

    $5,000
  129. Wildflyer CoffeeMinneapolis, MN

    Gen op grant

    $5,000
  130. World SavvySaint Paul, MN

    Gen op grant

    $5,000
  131. The Mainstreet FoundationHopkins, MN

    Raspberry royalty scholarships

    $4,500
  132. The Kansas African American MuseumWichita, KS

    Trailblazers hall of fame sponsorship

    $3,500
  133. Home Base WichitaWichita, KS

    Shop for a cause

    $3,175
  134. Department of TransportationSt Paul, MN

    Traffic safety day scholarship

    $3,000
  135. District 279 FoundationMaple Grove, MN

    Grant - general operations

    $3,000
  136. MatterSt Louis Park, MN

    Week of giving donation

    $3,000
  137. Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - automotive program

    $2,956
  138. Division of Indian WorkMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - youth leadership development program

    $2,500
  139. Folds of HonorOwasso, OK

    Toyota match donation

    $2,500
  140. Girls on the Run Heart of KansasMaize, KS

    Blues, clues, and running shoes sponsorship

    $2,500
  141. Minnesota Technology FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Grant - macp

    $2,500
  142. Risen Christ SchoolMinneapolis, MN

    Gala sponsor - founder level

    $2,500
  143. Individual

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR GIFT CARDS DONATED TO [individual]

    $2,100
  144. Ronald McDonald House CharitiesMinneapolis, MN

    Driven to give winner

    $2,000
  145. Assistance League of WichitaWichita, KS

    Shop for a cause

    $1,900
  146. Kansas Infant Death and Sids NetworkWichita, KS

    Step up for kids lunch sponsor

    $1,800
  147. FamilywiseMinneapolis, MN

    Family fun fest sponsorship

    $1,500
  148. Kids in Need FoundationRoseville, MN

    Bethel welcome week sponsorship

    $1,250
  149. Individual

    Driving a stronger community scholarship

    $1,000
  150. Camp Fire MinnesotaExcelsior, MN

    Under the stars sponsorship

    $1,000
  151. Individual

    Driving a stronger community scholarship

    $1,000
  152. Creek Valley Elementary School PTOEdina, MN

    Creek valley night out

    $1,000
  153. Individual

    Driving a stronger community scholarship

    $1,000
  154. Hopkins Education FoundationHopkins, MN

    Royal bash sponsorship

    $1,000
  155. Individual

    Driving a stronger community scholarship

    $1,000
  156. Individual

    Driving a stronger community scholarship

    $1,000
  157. KVC Behavioral HealthcareWichita, KS

    Grant - back to school backpacks

    $1,000
  158. Individual

    Driving a stronger community foundation

    $1,000
  159. LLS Upper PlainsDetroit, MI

    Light the night donation

    $1,000
  160. Individual

    Driving a stronger community foundation

    $1,000
  161. Individual

    Driving a stronger community scholarship

    $1,000
  162. 360 CommunitiesBurnsville, MN

    Drive to end hunger match

    $500
  163. Acbc Food ShelfAnoka, MN

    Drive to end hunger match

    $500
  164. Adams Elementary Parents Advisory CouncilCoon Rapids, MN

    Fun run sponsorship

    $500
  165. Ann Bancroft FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    Shop for a cause

    $500
  166. Boys and Girls Club of South Central KansasWichita, KS

    Drive to end hunger

    $500
  167. Cornelia Elementary PTOEdina, MN

    PTO event sponsorship

    $500
  168. IocpPlymouth, MN

    Drive to end hunger match

    $500
  169. Jewish Family ServicesOverland Park, KS

    Gen op grant

    $500
  170. Junior Achievement of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Donation

    $500
  171. Minneapolis Boys High School HockeyMinneapolis, MN

    Game day & golf fundraiser sponsorship

    $500
  172. The Salvation Army Brainerd LakesBrainerd, MN

    Drive to end hunger donation

    $500
  173. White Bear Area Emergency Food ShelfWhite Bear LK, MN

    Drive to end hunger match

    $500
  174. Andover Police & Fire FoundationAndover, KS

    Driven to give

    $250
  175. Miss FoundationAustin, TX

    Driven to give

    $250
  176. Mission 22Sisters, OR

    Driven to give

    $250
  177. Outfront MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    Driven to give recipient

    $250
  178. People Serving People IncMinneapolis, MN

    Shop for a cause

    $250
  179. Project Fire BuddiesTinley Park, IL

    Driven to give

    $250
  180. Save the Boundry WatersEly, MN

    Driven to give

    $250
  181. Solder's 6Inver Grove Heights, MN

    Driven to give

    $250
  182. South Saint Paul Volleyball ClubSouth St Paul, MN

    Driven to give

    $250
  183. The Free Book BuggieEagan, MN

    Driven to give

    $250
  184. United Christian AcademyBloomington, MN

    Driven to give

    $250
  185. United Mitochondrial Disease FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    Driven to give

    $250
  186. Victory in the ValleyWichita, KS

    Driven to give

    $250
  187. Wat Black Family Adoption AssistanceWinter SPGS, FL

    Driven to give

    $250
  188. White Bear Dance Center Booster ClubWhite Bear Lake, MN

    Driven to give

    $250
  189. Wichita Animal Action LeagueWichita, KS

    Driven to give

    $250

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education28 grants $304,95632% of the total
  2. Human services25 grants $200,38721% of the total
  3. Youth development9 grants $76,0008% of the total
  4. Mental health5 grants $59,3686% of the total
  5. Arts and culture8 grants $54,7506% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $53,5006% of the total
  7. 12 other causes27 grants $191,66020% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota141 grants $1,130,835
  2. Kansas29 grants $240,192
  3. Illinois3 grants $29,738
  4. Texas2 grants $5,250
  5. Oklahoma1 grant $2,500
  6. Michigan1 grant $1,000
  7. Florida1 grant $250
  8. Oregon1 grant $250
  9. Pennsylvania1 grant $250

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Andrew D WalserPRESIDENT Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Paul M WalserCEO Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Nancy WarnerFOUNDATION DIRECTOR Hours 30Pay $0

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