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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 23-7279902

Walker Foundation

A private foundation in Ridgeland, MS. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 72 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), 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
Belinda Styres
1020 Highland Colony Pkwy Ste 802
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 939-3003
Form and materials
None
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,148,067

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $15,660,393

  • Tax year 2024

    $930,500

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $15,977,605

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,061,430

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $14,692,708

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,189,945

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $15,285,604

  • Tax year 2021

    $723,800

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $16,318,857

  • Tax year 2020

    $914,750

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $16,032,576

  • Tax year 2019

    $803,500

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $14,843,949

  • Tax year 2018

    $623,500

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $12,078,349

Grants paid in 2025

72 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Ducks UnlimitedRidgeland, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $100,000
  2. Midtown Public Charter SchoolJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $89,402
  3. Mississippi Museum of ArtJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $40,000
  4. The Foundation for Mississippi HistoryJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $35,000
  5. Russell C Davis PlanetariumJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $35,000
  6. The McCallie Public CharterChattanooga, TN

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $30,000
  7. Hillcrest Christian SchoolJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $30,000
  8. ACE Mississippi ScholarshipsGreenwood Village, CO

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $30,000
  9. KSW FoundationRidgeland, MS

    To support the Foundation.

    $25,000
  10. MSW FoundationRidgeland, MS

    To support the Foundation.

    $25,000
  11. WEW FoundationRidgeland, MS

    To support the Foundation.

    $25,000
  12. Young Life - CapernaumJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $25,000
  13. We Will GoJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $25,000
  14. Mississippi Children's MuseumJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $25,000
  15. Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CA

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $25,000
  16. LeFleur East FoundationJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $25,000
  17. Soldier FundMadison, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $25,000
  18. Young Life - JacksonJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $25,000
  19. The Reedemer's SchoolJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization

    $20,000
  20. Palmer Home for ChildrenLK Cormorant, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $20,000
  21. Canopy Children's SolutionsJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $20,000
  22. But God MinistriesGluckstadt, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $20,000
  23. Magnolia Speech SchoolMadison, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $20,000
  24. Soul City StudioJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $20,000
  25. Revitalize MississippiJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $20,000
  26. Providence Christian AcademyClinton, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $20,000
  27. FCA Madison CountyCanton, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $20,000
  28. Refill Jackson InitiativeJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $15,000
  29. Marion County Historical SocietyColumbia, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $15,000
  30. The First Tee of Central MSFlowood, MS

    To Support the Mission of the Organization

    $15,000
  31. Mississippi OperaJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  32. But God MinistriesGluckstadt, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  33. Jefferson Scholars FoundationCharlottesville, VA

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  34. Lifeline Children's ServicesBirmingham, AL

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  35. MS Museum of Natural Sciences FoundationJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  36. Unite MS FoundationMadison, MS

    To Support the Mission of the Organization

    $10,000
  37. Empower MississippiRidgeland, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  38. American Red CrossWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  39. Grant Me JusticeJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  40. Pendennis Historical FoundationLouisville, KY

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  41. American Private RadioOxford, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  42. Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismark, ND

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  43. Turkeys for TomorrowAuburn, AL

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  44. McClean Fletcher CenterJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  45. Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZ

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  46. Media Research CenterHerndon, VA

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  47. Mississippi State University FoundationStarkville, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  48. Goodwill IndustriesRidgeland, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  49. Advocates Assisting Students with DisabilitiesHattiesburg, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  50. RealRichland, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $10,000
  51. Mississippi Symphony OrchestraJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $8,000
  52. Catch-A-Dream FoundationStarkville, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $6,500
  53. City ChurchJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $6,000
  54. Care Center MinistriesBrandon, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $5,165
  55. New Stage TheatreJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $5,000
  56. Honduras Medical MissionJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $5,000
  57. Jackson Resource CenterJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $5,000
  58. Craftsmen's Guild of MississippiRidgeland, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $5,000
  59. Hope House of HospitalityJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $5,000
  60. The Dallas FoundationDallas, TX

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $5,000
  61. The Libertas NetworkLehi, UT

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $5,000
  62. IfaPurcellville, VA

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $5,000
  63. Eagle Valley Land TrustEdwards, CO

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $3,500
  64. Mississippi Wildlife FederationJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $2,500
  65. Southern Ourdoors UnlimitedRidgeland, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $2,500
  66. Meals to MissionsChelsea, AL

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $2,500
  67. Dixie National Sale of Junior ChampionsMississippi State, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $2,000
  68. Smile-A-MileBirmingham, AL

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $1,750
  69. Young Life - TuscaloosaNorthport, AL

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $1,500
  70. Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TX

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $1,000
  71. Northminster Baptist ChurchJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $500
  72. First Presbyterian ChurchJackson, MS

    To support the mission of the organization.

    $250

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture7 grants $83,00018% of the total
  2. Education4 grants $60,00013% of the total
  3. Human services3 grants $55,00012% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $51,00011% of the total
  5. Community development2 grants $45,00010% of the total
  6. Religion3 grants $41,0009% of the total
  7. 8 other causes13 grants $124,25027% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Mississippi54 grants $967,817
  2. Colorado2 grants $33,500
  3. Tennessee1 grant $30,000
  4. California1 grant $25,000
  5. Virginia3 grants $25,000
  6. Alabama4 grants $15,750
  7. Arizona1 grant $10,000
  8. District of Columbia1 grant $10,000
  9. Kentucky1 grant $10,000
  10. North Dakota1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

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

  • Belinda StyresSecretary Hours 0Pay $0
  • W E Walker IIITrustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Gloria WalkerTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Merry DoughertyTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Katie McBrayerTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Andrew MallisonTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Kelly HeadleyExecutive Director Hours 0Pay $0

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