The Walker Family Foundation, Inc. was organized on August 15, 1990, when members of the Walker family, who had been associated with the family-owned business, made the initial capital contributions to found the trust. Since its inception, additional contributions have been made by family members and the corporation, as well as friends and employees of the family and company.
The family business, known today as Walker Information, Inc., dates itself to 1939 when Dorothy Mae (Tommie) Walker opened a business called Walker Research Services. Since its founding the company has also operated under the names Walker Research and Walker Group.
The Walker Family Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) organization, operates on a fiscal year that ends each June 30th.
Mission
The Walker Family Foundation seeks, through grant making, to support and enhance activities and programs that benefit the long growth and well being of the greater Indianapolis community and/or the principal industry in which Walker Information operates.
Foundation's Directors:
- Frank D. Walker
- Jane T. Walker
- Steven F. Walker
Foundation Officers:
- Frank D. Walker, President
- Jane T. Walker, Vice President
- Steven F. Walker, Secretary/Treasurer
- Mark Winzenread, Asst. Secretary/Asst. Treasurer
Requests for grants up to $5,000, which meet the goals and objectives of the Foundation's mission, may be submitted to:
- Frank D. Walker, President
Walker Family Foundation, Inc.
301 Pennsylvania Parkway, Suite 400
Indianapolis, IN 46280-1396
Fax: 317-843-8904
Email: info@walkerfamilyfdn.org
Grant Request Procedure/Process
Grant requests submitted by qualified organizations may be submitted in letter format or as a letter with attachment. The request should include general information concerning the requesting organization, its history, location, information concerning telephone, fax, e-mail, etc., officers and staff (volunteers and paid), as well as identification of a specific individual to contact should additional information be required. The specific purpose of the activity or program involved with the grant request should be described in summary format (i.e., one or two paragraphs) along with sufficient information for the Walker Family Foundation to make a judgement as to the possible outcomes and benefits of the program or activity.
Grant Consideration Priorities
In addition to the general guidelines and directions suggested by the Mission Statement, priority will be given to programs and activities of special interest and involvement to members of the Walker family and employees of Walker Information.
Grant-Making Requirements
The Trust makes grants only to groups who are qualified as 501(c)(3) organizations by the Internal Revenue Service.
Grant Requests Not Considered
The Walker Family Foundation will not consider grants to individuals, grants for sectarian purposes, or programs that promote religious doctrine and/or political campaigns.