Wallace Walter F Jr Memorial Foundation
The Walter Wallace Jr Memorial Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational, scientific, literary, and religious organizations. Its mission is inferred from its funding patterns, which emphasize program support for various causes, including political advocacy, education, and civil rights. The foundation primarily serves nonprofit organizations that align with its values, focusing on promoting civic engagement and community service. While based in Illinois, its funding extends across multiple states, reflecting a commitment to a diverse range of initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A modestly sized education or public-policy nonprofit seeking program support in the $10K–$25K range, with national or multi-state reach and clear written plans for how funds will be used.
Good Fit
- • Requests framed as program support with specific use-of-funds detail.
- • Project scale aligned with $10K–$25K grants.
- • Mission in education, civic or public-policy education/advocacy, or related programmatic work.
- • Willingness to submit a concise written funding request to the foundation's mailing address.
- • Existing credibility or alignment with organizations the foundation has funded (policy and education-focused groups).
Geography
Latest-year grants reached recipients in eight states (no in-state Illinois giving), showing a multi-state footprint with a notable concentration toward Virginia (about one-third of dollars).
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a dozen distinct organizations in the latest year and repeats about ten of those across years, so the portfolio includes a moderate spread of independent recipients rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Two new recipients appeared in the latest year and the filing includes a public written-request route and rolling consideration, so new entrants are possible, though the majority of dollars go to returning grantees and selection appears relationship-influenced.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
