Private foundation · Sedro Woolley, WA
Jerry H Walton Foundation
Typical grant size
$7K – $10K – $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
40
Repeat grantees
31
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Terri Maik
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$103K
Dennis Williams
PRESIDENT
Randy Bode
VICE PRESIDENT
Joan Penney
SECRETARY
Cheryl Bishop
DIRECTOR
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
2.8%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
284
Total grants awarded
$2.7M
Total amount
$9K
Average grant
$30K
Largest grant
Giving by year
2024
$290K
28 grants
2023
$293K
25 grants
2022
$346K
29 grants
2021
$305K
30 grants
2020
$254K
31 grants
2019
$259K
32 grants
2018
$233K
29 grants
2017
$148K
20 grants
2016
$104K
18 grants
2015
$191K
18 grants
2014
$163K
14 grants
2013
$74K
10 grants
Top recipients
12 grants · WA · ✓ Exact match
$129K
11 grants · WA · ✓ Exact match
$120K
11 grants · WA · ✓ Exact match
$116K
Interfaith Coalition
10 grants · WA
$106K
10 grants · WA · ✓ Exact match
$106K
6 grants · WA · ✓ Exact match
$91K
10 grants · WA · ✓ Exact match
$90K
9 grants · WA · ✓ Exact match
$88K
Bellingham Food Bank
8 grants · WA
$81K
7 grants · WA · ≈ likely match
$77K
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County
FOR DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO THE LOWEST INCOME LEVEL ELIGIBLE FAMILIES IN THE PROGRAM.
WA · TY 2024
$15K
Bellingham Food Bank
TO PURCHASE HEALTHY FOOD AND ESSENTIALS FOR FOOD BANK FAMILIES.
WA · TY 2024
$15K
Helping Hands Food Bank
TO PROVIDE FOOD, NON-FOOD ESSENTIALS, JOB-SKILLS TRAINING, AND OTHER SERVICE PROGRAMS TO PEOPLE IN NEED.
WA · TY 2024
$15K
Community Action of Skagit County
TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME AND UNDER-RESOURCED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN SKAGIT COUNTY.
WA · TY 2024
$15K
Skagit Habitat for Humanity
FOR CAPACITY BUILDING AND GENERAL OPERATIONS.
WA · TY 2024
$15K
Dvsas of Whatcom County
TO REBUILD/REPLACE PLAY SPACES.
WA · TY 2024
$13K
Whatcom Family YMCA
TO HELP CONSTRUCT A PLAYGROUND AND FURNISH THE NEW EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT THE MILLWORKS LOCATION.
WA · TY 2024
$13K
Brigid Collins
TO SUPPORT CRIME VICTIM SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS.
WA · TY 2024
$13K
Skagit Dvsas
TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND VITAL SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN.
WA · TY 2024
$13K
Skookum Kids
TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THEIR EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR CHILDREN ENTERING FOSTER CARE.
WA · TY 2024
$12K
Lydia Place
ROOF REPLACEMENT AT BAKER PLACE LOCATION.
WA · TY 2024
$12K
Children of the Valley
TO PROVIDE A SAFE, COMPASSIONATE, AND ENRICHING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK, LOW-INCOME CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE VAL…
WA · TY 2024
$12K
Skagit Valley Family YMCA
TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SERVICES TO THE REGION'S AT-RISK YOUTH.
WA · TY 2024
$10K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit
TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESP…
WA · TY 2024
$10K
YWCA Bellingham
TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO HOMELESS WOMEN.
WA · TY 2024
$10K
Northwest Youth Services
PREVENTION OF YOUTH HOMELESSNESS.
WA · TY 2024
$10K
Whatcom Community Foundation
RENOVATIONS TO THE BELLINGHAM CENTRAL LIBRARY'S GROUND FLOOR CHILDREN'S AREA.
WA · TY 2024
$10K
Secret Harbor
PROVIDE SKILLED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO KIDS, WHICH AREN'T COVERED BY STATE REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THE BASIC CARE OF FOSTE…
WA · TY 2024
$10K
Skagit Valley College Foundation
SUPPORT FOR THE HEAD START & ECEAP PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.
WA · TY 2024
$10K
Law Advocates
TO REINSTATE AND IMPLEMENT A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PARENTING PLAN CLINIC.
WA · TY 2024
$9K
Camp Korey
SUPPORT CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
WA · TY 2024
$8K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County
ROOF REPLACEMENT ON BELLINGHAM CLUB'S GYMNASIUM.
WA · TY 2024
$8K
Wild Bird Charity
SUPPORT FOR THE WEEKEND FOOD BAG PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY IN WHATCOM COUNTY.
WA · TY 2024
$8K
Family Promise of Skagit Valley
TO PROVIDE STABLE, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR FAMILIES IN NEED.
WA · TY 2024
$8K
Interfaith Coalition
TO PROVIDE FREE MEALS TO HOMELESS PEOPLE.
WA · TY 2024
$6K
Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO ARE MOST VULNERABLE, THROUGH CONFLICT PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION.
WA · TY 2024
$5K
Blue Skies for Children
TO SUPPORT ENRICHMENT AND PROVIDE ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR HOMELESS, LOW-INCOME, AND FOSTER YOUTH.
WA · TY 2024
$3K
Clear Lake Parent Group
TO HELP RENOVATE PLAYGROUND TO RESOLVE A FLOODING ISSUE AND PROVIDE A COVERED PLAY SHELTER.
WA · TY 2024
$3K
Bellingham Food Bank
SUPPORT FOR HEALTHY FOOD AND ESSENTIALS BUYING PROGRAM.
WA · TY 2023
$20K
Lydia Place
TO ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASE OF A SPRINTER VAN TO CONVERT INTO A MOBILE MENTAL HEALTH SPACE.
WA · TY 2023
$20K
Helping Hands Food Bank
TO PROVIDE FOOD, NON-FOOD ESSENTIALS, JOB-SKILLS TRAINING, AND OTHER SERVICE PROGRAMS TO PEOPLE IN NEED.
WA · TY 2023
$18K
Brigid Collins
TO SUPPORT CRIME VICTIM SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS.
WA · TY 2023
$15K
Dvsas of Whatcom County
CAPITAL REPAIRS TO DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM SERVICE CENTER.
WA · TY 2023
$15K
Community Action of Skagit County
TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME AND UNDER-RESOURCED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN SKAGIT COUNTY.
WA · TY 2023
$15K
Opportunity Council
PROVIDE HOUSING, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
WA · TY 2023
$15K
Anacortes Skate Park Improvement Project
DEMOLITION AND COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING BEN ROOT SKATE PARK.
WA · TY 2023
$15K
Skagit Habitat for Humanity
FOR CAPACITY BUILDING AND GENERAL OPERATIONS.
WA · TY 2023
$15K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County
REPLACEMENT OF OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT EARLY LEARNING CENTER IN FERNDALE.
WA · TY 2023
$15K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit
TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESP…
WA · TY 2023
$13K
Skookum Kids
TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS (AND FUNDING) ABOUT THEIR EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR CHILDREN ENTERING FOSTER CARE.
WA · TY 2023
$12K
Children of the Valley
TO PROVIDE A SAFE, COMPASSIONATE, AND ENRICHING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK, LOW-INCOME CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE VAL…
WA · TY 2023
$12K
Family Promise of Skagit Valley
FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO SHARED LIVING SPACES AND OFFICES.
WA · TY 2023
$11K
Ferndale Community Services
TO SUPPORT BRIDGE 2 SERVICES, THEIR OUTREACH PROGRAM.
WA · TY 2023
$10K
Whatcom Family YMCA
GENERAL OPERATIONS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
WA · TY 2023
$10K
Wild Bird Charity
SUPPORT FOR THE WILD BIRD CHARITY WEEKEND FOOD BAG PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY IN WHATCOM COUNTY.
WA · TY 2023
$10K
Youthnet
TO OUTFIT AND HELP FINISH DEVELOPING A MOUNT VERNON COMMUNITY ROOM AT THEIR LOCATION.
WA · TY 2023
$10K
Secret Harbor
PROVED SKILLED MENA
WA · TY 2023
$10K
Camp Korey
SUPPORT CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
WA · TY 2023
$8K
Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO ARE MOST VULNERABLE, THROUGH CONFLICT PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION.
WA · TY 2023
$8K
Washington Vocational Services
SUPPORT FOR THE ADULT TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENCE CENTER WHICH PREPARES SKAGIT COUNTY YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES FOR EMPLOYM…
WA · TY 2023
$7K
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.