WALKER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Walker, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
47-0919421
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Walker, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
47-0919421
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Walker Area Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering community development through strategic funding initiatives. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $145,000 in grants to nine selected grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE GREATER WALKER AREA
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER
Park Rapids, MN
$57.7K
10%
FRIENDS OF THE WALKER LIBRARY
Grand Rapids, MI
$50K
9%
AUDREYS PURPLE DREAM
AKELEY, MN
$20.3K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WALKER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. WALKER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WALKER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
WALKER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota and Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WALKER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WALKER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WALKER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WALKER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $145 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WALKER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WALKER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER, FRIENDS OF THE WALKER LIBRARY, and AUDREYS PURPLE DREAM . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WALKER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
WALKER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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