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The Walser Foundation

Edina, Minnesota  ·  EIN 204968499  ·  Private foundation

The Walser Foundation is a private foundation based in Edina, Minnesota. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $586K in grants paid and $2.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 714 individual grants from this funder — $4.7M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$586K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.0M
Total assets
714
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Walser Foundation funds

The Walser Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, domestic violence, early childhood education, economic development, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, indigenous, older adults, veterans.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesindigenousolder adultsveteransyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Walser Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Wsu Tech Foundation
WALSER ALTERNATIVE FUELS LAB PLEDGE - 1 OF 4
Wichita, KS$50K2024
Mn Teen & Adult Challenge
GRANT FOR RAFFLE CAR (FROM BGR)
Minneapolis, MN$35K2018
Rainbows United
GRANT FOR VEHICLE RAFFLE
Wichita, KS$32K2024
Minnesota Private College Fund
GRANT - BLACK MEN'S SUCCESS INITIATIVE
St Paul, MN$32K2023
Helping Paws Inc
SHOP FOR A CAUSE
Hopkins, MN$31K2022
Dunwoody College of Technology
GRANT - AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM
Minneapolis, MN$30K2024
Mn Adult & Teen Challenge
RAFFLE CAR GRANT
Minneapolis, MN$29K2024
Mn Teen & Adult Challange
RAFFLE CAR FOR GALA 2021
Minneapolis, MN$29K2022
23rd Veteran
SHOP FOR A CAUSE DRIVE
Chicago, IL$29K2024
The Minneapolis Foundation
CONTRIBUTION TO TRADES AMBASSADOR PROJECT FUND (TRADES HUB)
Minneapolis, MN$28K2024
Ann Bancroft Foundation
SHOP FOR A CAUSE
St Paul, MN$27K2023
Mn Adult & Teen Challenge
RAFFLE CAR GRANT
Minneapolis, MN$26K2023
Dunwoody College of Technology
GRANT - AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM
Minneapolis, MN$26K2023
Minneapolis Foundation
WALSER EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FU
Minneapolis, MN$25K2022
Nada Foundation
HURRICANE REFLIEF FUND
Tysons, VA$25K2022

The Walser Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$478K
2020$586K
2022$1.0M
2023$1.2M
2024$1.4M

How to apply for funding from The Walser Foundation

From The Walser Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“MAY 15TH & OCTOBER 15TH”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about The Walser Foundation

Does The Walser Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Walser Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Walser Foundation fund?
The Walser Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Wsu Tech Foundation, Mn Teen & Adult Challenge, Rainbows United. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Walser Foundation give in grants?
The Walser Foundation reported $586K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.7M over 714 grants.
Where is The Walser Foundation located?
The Walser Foundation is based in Edina, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 204968499.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Walser Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Walser Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.