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The Walser Foundation: 181 grants to organizations, $1.4 million (tax year ended December 2024)

The Walser Foundation, a private foundation in Bloomington, MN, paid 181 grants to organizations totaling $1,412,365 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 14, 2025. The largest was $50,000 to Wsu Tech Foundation in Wichita, KS for walser alternative fuels lab pledge - 1 of 4.

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EIN
204968499
Based in
Bloomington, MN
Assets
$12,165,845
Grants paid
$1,420,365
Tax year ended
December 2024

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed November 14, 2025, IRS object ID 202503189349101140. It reported $1,420,365 in grants paid; 181 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Wsu Tech FoundationWichita, KSWalser alternative fuels lab pledge - 1 of 4Education$50,000apps.irs.gov
Rainbows UnitedWichita, KSGrant for vehicle raffleHuman services$32,487apps.irs.gov
Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MNGrant - automotive programEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
MN Adult & Teen ChallengeMinneapolis, MNRaffle car grant$29,368apps.irs.gov
23RD VeteranChicago, ILShop for a cause drive$28,988apps.irs.gov
The Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MNContribution to trades ambassador project fund (trades hub)Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$28,000apps.irs.gov
Angel Foundation MinnesotaMendota Heights, MNShop for a cause$22,338apps.irs.gov
FraserMinneapolis, MN11 days of giving match and grantHuman services$22,000apps.irs.gov
Jewish Family & Children's ServicesGolden Valley, MNGrant - parent child +$20,000apps.irs.gov
Literacy MinnesotaSt Paul, MNGrant - summer readsEducation$20,000apps.irs.gov
Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MNGrant - student scholarshipsEducation$18,000apps.irs.gov
Wayside Recovery CenterSt Paul, MNShop for a cause$16,013apps.irs.gov
The Lift GarageMinneapolis, MNDriven to giveEmployment$15,813apps.irs.gov
Achieve Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNGrant - career and college initiativeYouth development$15,000apps.irs.gov
Banyan FoundationMinneapolis, MNGrant - k-8 after school and summer programCommunity improvement and capacity building$15,000apps.irs.gov
Bloomington Career & College AcademyBloomington, MNGrant - automotive pathway$15,000apps.irs.gov
Greater Wichita YMCAWichita, KSJob prep grant$15,000apps.irs.gov
Groves AcademySt Louis Park, MNGrant - groves literacy participantsEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Hennepin Healthcare FoundationMinneapolis, MNGrant - the talent garden$15,000apps.irs.gov
People IncorporatedEagan, MNGrant - pathways workforce development$15,000apps.irs.gov
Summit Academy OicMinneapolis, MNGrant - general operating expensesEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Urban League Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNUnity ball 2023 sponsorshipHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Urban VenturesMinneapolis, MNGrant - general operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Voyageur Outward Bound SchoolSt Paul, MNGrant - community partner programEnvironment$15,000apps.irs.gov
Washburn Center for ChildrenMinneapolis, MNGrant - general operating expensesMental health and crisis intervention$15,000apps.irs.gov
Way To GrowMinneapolis, MNGrant - great by eightHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Wichita Art MuseumWichita, KSGrant - art start and storytime in the galleriesArts, culture and humanities$13,000apps.irs.gov
Wichita Art MuseumWichita, KSGrant - art start & stortime in the galleriesArts, culture and humanities$13,000apps.irs.gov
MN Landscape ArboretumChaska, MNGrant - growing good youth internship program$12,000apps.irs.gov
Hmong American PartnershipSt Paul, MNGrant - hap academy oicEmployment$11,000apps.irs.gov
Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MNFood packaging event for walser week of givingInternational, foreign affairs and national security$10,897apps.irs.gov
The Wichita State University FoundationWichita, KSGrant - human centered design & assistive technologiesEducation$10,500apps.irs.gov
Wichita State UniversityWichita, KSGrant - human-centered design & assistive technology$10,500apps.irs.gov
Junior Achievement of KansasWichita, KSGrant - general operating expenses$10,080apps.irs.gov
Ann Bancroft FoundationSt Paul, MNAnnual celebration sponsor - adventurer levelCivil rights, social action and advocacy$10,000apps.irs.gov
Baby's Space A Place To GrowMinneapolis, MNGen op grant$10,000apps.irs.gov
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNGrant - k-12 academic successYouth development$10,000apps.irs.gov
Burnsville Rotary ClubBurnsville, MNConcert for caring sponsor$10,000apps.irs.gov
Catholic CharitiesMinneapolis, MNGrant - northside child development center$10,000apps.irs.gov
Centro Tyrone GuzmanMinneapolis, MNGrant - siembra montessori scholarshipsHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Century College FoundationWhite Bear Lake, MNAutomotive paint boothEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
College PossibleSt Paul, MNGrant - general operating expensesEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Communities in Schools of the Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNGrant - general operating expensesEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNCorporate internship program$10,000apps.irs.gov
Dakota County Technical College FoundationRosemount, MNGrant - workforce development scholarship match$10,000apps.irs.gov
Edina Give and GoMinneapolis, MNGrant - academic enrichmentEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Folds of HonorWayzeta, MNValet sponsor for patriot party$10,000apps.irs.gov
Franklin CenterGolden Valley, MNGrant - general operating expensesEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Friends UniversityWichita, KSGrant - student athlete centerEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Greater Minneapolis Council of ChurchesMinneapolis, MNGrant - genius labs and teen techReligion-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
HiredMinneapolis, MNGrant - general operating expenses$10,000apps.irs.gov
Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MNGrant - general operating expensesHousing and shelter$10,000apps.irs.gov
Juxtaposition ArtsMinneapolis, MNGrant - general operating expenses$10,000apps.irs.gov
Keystone Community ServicesSt Paul, MNDrive to end hunger match$10,000apps.irs.gov
Kipp MinnesotaMinneapolis, MNGrant - revolutionizing literacy & sel support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lutheran Social ServicesSt Paul, MNGrant - families together therapeutic preschool$10,000apps.irs.gov
McAdams AcademyWichita, KSGrant - family first$10,000apps.irs.gov
Migizi CommunicationsMinneapolis, MNGrant - indigenous pathwaysEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Independence College & CommunityRichfield, MNGrant - careers programPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Montessori Center of MinnesotaSt Paul, MNGrant - general operating expenses$10,000apps.irs.gov
Music Theatre WichitaWichita, KSGrant - intern programArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Neighborhood HouseSt Paul, MNGrant - youth literacy programCommunity improvement and capacity building$10,000apps.irs.gov
Newgate Education and Research CenterMinneapolis, MNGrant - general operating expensesEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Project SuccessMinneapolis, MNGrant - ps institute$10,000apps.irs.gov
Southside Family Nurturing CenterMinneapolis, MNGrant - general operating expensesCrime and legal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Special Olympics MNMinneapolis, MNTruck wrap sponsor 2023-2025$10,000apps.irs.gov
St David's Learning CenterMinnetonka, MNGrant - inclusive early childhood education$10,000apps.irs.gov
The JK MovementSt Paul, MNGrant - career and future readiness program$10,000apps.irs.gov
The LinkMinneapolis, MNGrant - school mattersHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Page Education FoundationMinneapolis, MNGrant$10,000apps.irs.gov
Tree TrustSt Paul, MNGrant - summer youth employment$10,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of the PlainsWichita, KSGrant - imagination libraryPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Urban BoatbuildersSt Paul, MNGrant - general operating expensesYouth development$10,000apps.irs.gov
Volunteers of AmericaEdina, MNGrant - high school experiential learning$10,000apps.irs.gov
Walser Women in Automotive ScholarshipMinneapolis, MNScholarships$10,000apps.irs.gov
Women VentureSt Paul, MNGrant - general operating expensesCommunity improvement and capacity building$10,000apps.irs.gov
Youth FrontiersMinneapolis, MNGrant - general operating expensesHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
YouthlinkMinneapolis, MNGrant - general operating expensesHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of the Boundary Waters WildernessSt Paul, MNGrant - no boundaries to the boundary watersEnvironment$8,620apps.irs.gov
Minneapolis Youth Baseball AssociationMinneapolis, MNGrand slam sponsorshipRecreation and sports$8,000apps.irs.gov
Accessability IncMinneapolis, MNGrant - project connectEmployment$7,500apps.irs.gov
Annex Teen ClinicRobbinsdale, MNGrant - school-based behavior health educationHealth care$7,500apps.irs.gov
Athletes Committed To Educating StudentsMinneapolis, MNGrant - afterschool programmingEducation$7,500apps.irs.gov
Change IncSt Paul, MNGrant - college & career readiness$7,500apps.irs.gov
CreatemplsMinneapolis, MNGrant - general operating expensesYouth development$7,500apps.irs.gov
Emma Norton ServicesSt Paul, MNGrant - children & youth education and enrichmentHousing and shelter$7,500apps.irs.gov
Ordway Performing Arts CenterSt Paul, MNGrant - greenroom$7,500apps.irs.gov
The BrandlabMinneapolis, MNGrant - college internshipsYouth development$7,500apps.irs.gov
The Family PartnershipMinneapolis, MNGrant - therapeutic preschoolsHuman services$7,500apps.irs.gov
Urban Roots MNSt Paul, MNGrant - general operating expenses$7,500apps.irs.gov
BridgingRoseville, MNDresser build donation$5,580apps.irs.gov
Ablelight IncWatertown, MNGrant - employment support services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ballet WichitaWichita, KSGrant - chance to danceArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
BestprepMinneapolis, MNGrant - mn business venture$5,000apps.irs.gov
Breakthrough Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNGrant - general operating expensesEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Centro GuadalupanoMinneapolis, MNGrant - andale! youth program$5,000apps.irs.gov
Chidren First Ceo KansasWichita, KSGrant - general operating expenses$5,000apps.irs.gov
Community Partners With YouthNew Brighton, MNGrant - general operating expensesYouth development$5,000apps.irs.gov
Disabled America Veterans of MNWest St Paul, MNGmada donation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Dress for Success Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNGrant - general operating expensesEmployment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Dyslexia Insitute of MNRochester, MNGrant - general operating expenses$5,000apps.irs.gov
East Side Learning CenterSt Paul, MNGrant - literacy interventionEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Elpis EnterprisesSt Paul, MNGrantHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Exploration PlaceWichita, KSSponsorship - death by chocolateArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Genesys WorksSt Paul, MNGrant - general operating expenses$5,000apps.irs.gov
Goodwill IndustriesSt Paul, MNGrant - career training and education$5,000apps.irs.gov
Hospitality HouseMinneapolis, MNGrant - urban learning center$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas Council On Economic EducationWichita, KSGrant - general operating expensesSocial science$5,000apps.irs.gov
Lels Police Benevolent Fund IncBrooklyn Center, MNDonation on a debit cardHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
MN Asst Council for VetsWest St Paul, MNGmada donation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Mark Arts IncWichita, KSGrant - art togetherArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Minneapolis College of Art and DesignMinneapolis, MNMcad art sale 2023 sponsorshipEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Tech for SuccessMinneapolis, MNGrant - general operating expenses$5,000apps.irs.gov
Oasis for YouthBloomington, MNGrant - workforce innovation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Open Your Heart To the Hungry and HomelessMinneapolis, MNGrant - education initiatives$5,000apps.irs.gov
Operation HomefrontSan Antonio, TXGrant - back to school brigade ks & mnCommunity improvement and capacity building$5,000apps.irs.gov
Park Nicollet FoundationSt Louis Park, MNGrant - growing through grief$5,000apps.irs.gov
Peacemaker MinnesotaRoseville, MNGrant - general operating expensesEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Redemption ProjectSt Paul, MNGrant - gen opHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Relate IncMinnetonka, MNGrant - camp emojiHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Science From ScientistsBloomington, MNGrant - stem enrichment programs$5,000apps.irs.gov
Simpson Housing ServicesMinneapolis, MNGrant - kamp kindergarten$5,000apps.irs.gov
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (save)Minneapolis, MNSave walk/run sponsorship$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Arc MinnesotaSt Paul, MNGrant - arc to success toolkits$5,000apps.irs.gov
Treehouse IncMinneapolis, MNGrant - treehouse nextMental health and crisis intervention$5,000apps.irs.gov
TubmanMinneapolis, MNGrant - movement for violence preventionMental health and crisis intervention$5,000apps.irs.gov
Vail PlaceHopkins, MNGrant - supported employment programMental health and crisis intervention$5,000apps.irs.gov
Wichita Women's Initiative NetworkWichita, KSGrant - domestic violence employment program$5,000apps.irs.gov
Wildflyer CoffeeMinneapolis, MNGen op grantEmployment$5,000apps.irs.gov
World SavvyMinneapolis, MNGen op grant$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Mainstreet FoundationHopkins, MNRaspberry royalty scholarshipsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$4,500apps.irs.gov
The Kansas African American MuseumWichita, KSTrailblazers hall of fame sponsorshipArts, culture and humanities$3,500apps.irs.gov
Home Base WichitaWichita, KSShop for a cause$3,175apps.irs.gov
Department of TransportationSt Paul, MNTraffic safety day scholarship$3,000apps.irs.gov
District 279 FoundationMaple Grove, MNGrant - general operations$3,000apps.irs.gov
MatterSt Louis Park, MNWeek of giving donationFood, agriculture and nutrition$3,000apps.irs.gov
Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MNGrant - automotive programEducation$2,956apps.irs.gov
Division of Indian WorkMinneapolis, MNGrant - youth leadership development programHuman services$2,500apps.irs.gov
Folds of HonorOwasso, OKToyota match donation$2,500apps.irs.gov
Girls On the Run Heart of KansasMaize, KSBlues, clues, and running shoes sponsorship$2,500apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Technology FoundationMinneapolis, MNGrant - macp$2,500apps.irs.gov
Risen Christ SchoolMinneapolis, MNGala sponsor - founder level$2,500apps.irs.gov
Holiday Hope ProjectMinneapolis, MNReimbursement for gift cards donated to holiday hope project$2,100apps.irs.gov
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesMinneapolis, MNDriven to give winner$2,000apps.irs.gov
Assistance League of WichitaWichita, KSShop for a causeHuman services$1,900apps.irs.gov
Kansas Infant Death and Sids NetworkWichita, KSStep up for kids lunch sponsor$1,800apps.irs.gov
FamilywiseMinneapolis, MNFamily fun fest sponsorship$1,500apps.irs.gov
Kids in Need FoundationRoseville, MNBethel welcome week sponsorship$1,250apps.irs.gov
Camp Fire MinnesotaExcelsior, MNUnder the stars sponsorshipYouth development$1,000apps.irs.gov
Creek Valley Elementary School PtoEdina, MNCreek valley night out$1,000apps.irs.gov
Hopkins Education FoundationHopkins, MNRoyal bash sponsorshipPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$1,000apps.irs.gov
KVC Behavioral HealthcareWichita, KSGrant - back to school backpacks$1,000apps.irs.gov
LLS Upper PlainsDetroit, MILight the night donation$1,000apps.irs.gov
360 CommunitiesBurnsville, MNDrive to end hunger matchCommunity improvement and capacity building$500apps.irs.gov
Acbc Food ShelfAnoka, MNDrive to end hunger match$500apps.irs.gov
Adams Elementary Parents Advisory CouncilCoon Rapids, MNFun run sponsorship$500apps.irs.gov
Ann Bancroft FoundationSt Paul, MNShop for a causeCivil rights, social action and advocacy$500apps.irs.gov
Boys and Girls Club of South Central KansasWichita, KSDrive to end hunger$500apps.irs.gov
Cornelia Elementary PtoEdina, MNPto event sponsorshipEducation$500apps.irs.gov
IocpPlymouth, MNDrive to end hunger match$500apps.irs.gov
Jewish Family ServicesOverland Park, KSGen op grantHuman services$500apps.irs.gov
Junior Achievement of ChicagoChicago, ILDonationInternational, foreign affairs and national security$500apps.irs.gov
Minneapolis Boys High School HockeyMinneapolis, MNGame day & golf fundraiser sponsorship$500apps.irs.gov
The Salvation Army Brainerd LakesBrainerd, MNDrive to end hunger donation$500apps.irs.gov
White Bear Area Emergency Food ShelfWhite Bear Lake, MNDrive to end hunger match$500apps.irs.gov
Andover Police & Fire FoundationAndover, KSDriven to giveEducation$250apps.irs.gov
Miss FoundationAustin, TXDriven to give$250apps.irs.gov
Mission 22Sisters, ORDriven to give$250apps.irs.gov
Outfront MinnesotaSt Paul, MNDriven to give recipientCivil rights, social action and advocacy$250apps.irs.gov
People Serving People IncMinneapolis, MNShop for a causeHousing and shelter$250apps.irs.gov
Project Fire BuddiesTinley Park, ILDriven to giveHuman services$250apps.irs.gov
Save the Boundry WatersEly, MNDriven to give$250apps.irs.gov
Solder's 6Inver Grove Heights, MNDriven to give$250apps.irs.gov
South Saint Paul Volleyball ClubSouth St Paul, MNDriven to giveRecreation and sports$250apps.irs.gov
The Free Book BuggieEagan, MNDriven to giveHuman services$250apps.irs.gov
United Christian AcademyBloomington, MNDriven to giveEducation$250apps.irs.gov
United Mitochondrial Disease FoundationPittsburgh, PADriven to giveDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$250apps.irs.gov
Victory in the ValleyWichita, KSDriven to give$250apps.irs.gov
Wat Black Family Adoption AssistanceWinter Springs, FLDriven to giveHuman services$250apps.irs.gov
White Bear Dance Center Booster ClubWhite Bear Lake, MNDriven to give$250apps.irs.gov
Wichita Animal Action LeagueWichita, KSDriven to giveAnimal-related$250apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Minnesota$1,132,935
Kansas$240,192
Illinois$29,738
Texas$5,250
Oklahoma$2,500
Michigan$1,000
Oregon$250
Pennsylvania$250

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Updated November 14, 2025. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.