Walters Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 93-1280994
Foundation Overview
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Walters Foundation has awarded 116 grants totaling $1,226,750 to organizations in Oregon, California and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $103 to $70,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 7 recipients (71%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
94% of all grants are concentrated in Oregon, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Oregon, funding concentrates in Portland (49%), Eugene (10%), Hillsboro (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 27% decrease over 10 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (37%). 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 Walters 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistance League Of Eugene | $10,000 | Eugene, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2025 |
| Every Child Lane County | $10,000 | Eugene, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2025 |
| Smart Reading | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2025 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2025 |
| Kathys Place | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2025 |
| Miss Oregon Scholarship Program | $30,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2025 |
| Hosea Youth Services | $10,000 | Eugene, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2025 |
| Blanchet House | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Assist With Procurement Of A Social Worker. | 2022 |
| Children's Center | $10,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Assist With Assessment Program Providing Timely, Compassionate, And Comprehensive Medical Assessment For 400+ Children Annually. | 2022 |
| Clatsop Community Action | $10,000 | Astoria, OR, US | Funds Will Be Used To Acquire Fresh Fruits And Vegetables And Distribute Via The Mobile Produce Pantry. Funds Will Also Support The Transportation Costs. | 2022 |
| Financial Beginnings Oregon | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Funds Will Be Used To Teach Financial Education Specifically Throughout The Portland Metro Area. | 2022 |
| Maybelle Center For Community | $2,000 | Portland, OR, US | Funds Will Be Used To Develop Videos For Fundraising Purposes. | 2022 |
| Family Justice Center Of Washington County | $15,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Support Of General Budget For Needs As Determined By The Executive Director. | 2022 |
| Smart Reading | $2,000 | Portland, OR, US | Funds Will Be Used To Develop Videos For Fundraising Purposes And Showing The Merger With The Children's Organization. | 2022 |
| Care Partners | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Chelsea Hicks Foundation | $5,000 | Tualatin, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Golden Road Arts | $10,000 | Hillsboro, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Center | $20,000 | Seaside, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Home Share Of Oregon | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Piles Of Puppies | $10,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Project Homeless Connect Washington County | $5,000 | Hillsboro, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Tucker Maxon School | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Blanchet House | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Assist With Procurement Of A Social Worker. | 2022 |
| Children's Center | $10,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Assist With Assessment Program Providing Timely, Compassionate, And Comprehensive Medical Assessment For 400+ Children Annually. | 2022 |
| Clatsop Community Action | $10,000 | Astoria, OR, US | Funds Will Be Used To Acquire Fresh Fruits And Vegetables And Distribute Via The Mobile Produce Pantry. Funds Will Also Support The Transportation Costs. | 2022 |
| Financial Beginnings Oregon | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Funds Will Be Used To Teach Financial Education Specifically Throughout The Portland Metro Area. | 2022 |
| Maybelle Center For Community | $2,000 | Portland, OR, US | Funds Will Be Used To Develop Videos For Fundraising Purposes. | 2022 |
| Family Justice Center Of Washington County | $15,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Support Of General Budget For Needs As Determined By The Executive Director. | 2022 |
| Smart Reading | $2,000 | Portland, OR, US | Funds Will Be Used To Develop Videos For Fundraising Purposes And Showing The Merger With The Children's Organization. | 2022 |
| Care Partners | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Chelsea Hicks Foundation | $5,000 | Tualatin, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Golden Road Arts | $10,000 | Hillsboro, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Center | $20,000 | Seaside, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Home Share Of Oregon | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Piles Of Puppies | $10,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Project Homeless Connect Washington County | $5,000 | Hillsboro, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Tucker Maxon School | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Ophelia's Place | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| The Sparrow Club | $25,000 | Bend, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Center For Community Counseling | $15,000 | Eugene, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Children's Center Of Clackamas County | $5,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Clatsop Community Action | $5,000 | Astoria, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Financial Beginnings | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Children | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Raphael House Of Portland | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Smart Reading | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| With Love Oregon | $60,000 | Tigard, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Big Lake Youth Camp | $50,000 | Sisters, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Farmington View Parents For Excellence | $10,000 | Hillsboro, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Maybelle Center | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Ophelia's Place | $7,500 | Eugene, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Oregon Harbor Of Hope | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| The Sparrow Club | $27,399 | Bend, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Tucker Maxon School | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $3,500 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Youth Villages Inc | $10,000 | Lake Oswego, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Blanchet House | $103 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2019 |
| Casa Helps Kids | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Video Production | 2019 |
| Clackamas Women's Services | $5,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Video Production | 2019 |
| Financial Beginnings | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Video Development | 2019 |
| Inspire Life Skills Training | $5,000 | Corona, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2019 |
| Maybelle Center | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2019 |
| Ophelia's Place | $15,000 | Eugene, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2019 |
| Oregon Symphony | $11,500 | Portland, OR, US | Development Of Fundraising Video | 2019 |
| Raphael House Of Portland | $5,300 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2019 |
| The Bloom Project | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2019 |
| The Sparrow Club | $1,358 | Bend, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2019 |
| Tucker Maxon School | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Video Production For Gala | 2019 |
| Wilderness Trails | $5,000 | Ashland, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2019 |
| With Love Oregon | $5,000 | Tigard, OR, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2019 |
| Adventure Without Limits | $10,000 | Forest Grove, OR, US | For Video About At-risk Youth And Fundraising Events | 2017 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Friends Of Cornelius Public Library | $70,000 | Cornelius, OR, US | Grant For Development Of The Community Meeting Room In The New Public Library | 2017 |
| Homeplate Youth Services | $10,000 | Hillsboro, OR, US | For Promotional Video Production | 2017 |
| Inspire Life Skills Training Inc | $10,000 | Corona, CA, US | For Promotional Video Production | 2017 |
| Ophelia's Place | $15,000 | Eugene, OR, US | For Rural School Partnerships To Empower Youth Project | 2017 |
| Raphael House | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | For General Budget Of Youth Program For Kids In Homes Where Domestic Violence Exists | 2017 |
| Sparrow Clubs Usa | $4,060 | Bend, OR, US | For Starting Sparrow Project | 2017 |
| Walla Walla University | $1,000 | College Place, WA, US | For Hall Of Memory Administration Building Fund | 2017 |
| Wheels To Walk Foundation | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | For Promotional Video Production | 2017 |
| Wilderness Trails Inc | $5,000 | Medford, OR, US | Weekend Retreats For At-risk/foster Children In Southern Oregon | 2017 |
| Casa Of Multnomah & Washington Counties | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Center For Community Counseling | $15,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Children's Center | $10,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Support Allegations Of Child Abuse | 2016 |
| Friends Of Cornelius Public Library | $5,000 | Cornelius, OR, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Inland Temporary Homes | $13,000 | Loma Linda, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Ophelia's Place | $15,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Grant Funding For Sexual Abuse Treatment And Education | 2016 |
| Oregon Symphony | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Redlands Adventist Academy | $3,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Smart | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Wilderness Trails Inc | $5,000 | Medford, OR, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Bradly Angle | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Supports Victims Of Domestic Violence | 2016 |
| Kinship House | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Therapyworks Nw | $2,000 | Gresham, OR, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Cornelius Public Library | $10,000 | Cornelius, OR, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Pregnancy Care Center | $10,000 | Grant Pass, OR, US | Chraitable | 2016 |
| Financial Begininngs | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Casa Of Multnomah & Washington Counties | $22,200 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Redlands Adventist Academy | $4,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Wilderness Trails Inc | $5,000 | Medford, OR, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Friends Of Cornelius Public Library | $5,000 | Cornelius, OR, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Community Partners For Affordable Housing | $5,000 | Tigard, OR, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Smart | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Forest Grove Sda Church Community Service Dept | $50,000 | Forest Grove, OR, US | Community Outreach Program | 2015 |
| Wheels To Walk Foundation | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Supports Medical Equipment And Services Not Provided By Insurance For Children With Disabilities | 2015 |
| Community Transitional School | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Helps Transient Students Get To School And Helps Them With Their School Work | 2015 |
| Oregon Mesa | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Supports Disadvantaged Youth To Learn Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math In Hillsboro, Oregon | 2015 |
| Treasure Valley Children's Relief Nursery | $1,830 | Ontario, OR, US | Supports Abused Children And Assists In Developing Healthy Relationship With Their Incarcerated Dads | 2015 |
| Ophelia's Place | $7,500 | Eugene, OR, US | Grant Funding For Sexual Abuse Treatment And Education | 2015 |
| Westside Cultural Alliance | $5,000 | Hillsboro, OR, US | Grant Funding For Art Classes For At-risk Youth | 2015 |
| Impact Nw | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Grant Funding For Anti-poverty Services | 2015 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 93-1280994 |
| Website | http://www.thewaltersfoundation.org |
| Address | 1123 CHAPALA ST STE 300 Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3142 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Walters Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Clifford Walters |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Randal Unterseher |
| Secretary/treasurer | Tamberly Couch |
| Board Member | Wendy Olsen |
| Board Member | Sue Neal |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- 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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