The W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable Foundation concentrates its modest giving on local cultural and faith-based organizations, with a heavy emphasis on a regional film festival and mainline Christian congregations and ministries. Grants are largely unrestricted charitable contributions to sustain programming and operations, suggesting a preference for community-facing arts and church-based activity in Alabama. The foundation appears to be a patient, local funder that repeats support for a small set of organizations rather than spreading many one-off gifts widely.
Concentrated, small-to-mid-sized grants focused on a handful of repeat grantees; funding is primarily charitable/operating support to local arts and religious organizations rather than broad national grantmaking.
A recurring pattern of support for Sidewalk Film Festival Cinema stands out in W W Walker Jr and Family Charitable Foundation’s recent giving, with grants of $11,500 in 2024 and $10,000 in 2025. That same pattern appears across a small set of faith-based and community organizations, where the foundation tends to make charitable contributions rather than complex program-specific awards. Recent recipients include First Presbyterian Athens Church, St Mary's on the Highlands Episcopal Church, Redeemer Community Church, and The Navigators. The foundation’s grants suggest a preference for organizations rooted in worship, discipleship, community life, and local arts. Birmingham organizations appear often, alongside churches and ministries in Georgia and Minnesota. The giving profile is not broad or experimental; it is steady, modest in scale, and concentrated among groups that provide ongoing community-facing activity. Across the recent grants list, the foundation also supported faith communities such as Presbyterian Homes of Georgia Inc and Community Bible Study, as well as a Birmingham cultural institution, the Birmingham Museum of Art. The result is a profile of a donor that favors durable local institutions and repeated relationships over widely dispersed one-time gifts.
In arts and community cinema, the foundation gave $11,500 in 2024 and $10,000 in 2025 to Sidewalk Film Festival Cinema in Birmingham for charitable contribution. It also made a $1,500 grant in 2024 to the Birmingham Museum of Art. Faith-based support is another clear thread. The foundation gave $11,500 in 2024, $10,000 in 2023, and $4,500 in 2025 to First Presbyterian Athens Church in Athens, Georgia, and it supported Redeemer Community Church in Birmingham with $5,000 in both 2024 and 2025. Its Christian ministry giving extends beyond church congregations. The Navigators received $8,000 in 2023 and $2,500 in 2024, while Community Bible Study received $1,000 in 2025. The foundation also backed Presbyterian Homes of Georgia Inc in Quitman and Duluth.
Typical grants are small: the 25th percentile is $500, the median is $1,000, and the 75th percentile is $2,625. The recent record shows repeated support to the same recipients across multiple years, including Sidewalk Film Festival Cinema, First Presbyterian Athens Church, Redeemer Community Church, The Navigators, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia Inc, Quarterbacking Children Health Foundation, and Restoration Academy. That points to episodic but recurring relationship-based giving rather than a one-time spread of gifts. The foundation appears to rely on straightforward charitable contributions, and it does not fund individuals.
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Most grants fall between $500 and $3K, with a median of $1K.
25th Percentile
$500
Median
$1K
75th Percentile
$3K
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Notable grantees: Sidewalk Film Festival Cinema, First Presbyterian (Athens) Church, St. Mary's on the Highlands Episcopal Church, The Navigators
Grantmaking is regional and heavily centered in Alabama, where 68% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Birmingham appears often, including Sidewalk Film Festival Cinema, St Mary's on the Highlands Episcopal Church, Redeemer Community Church, Parkinson's Research of Alabama, and the Birmingham Museum of Art. Outside Alabama, grants reached Athens and Quitman/Duluth in Georgia, Dallas in Texas, Albert Lee in Minnesota, Fairfield in Connecticut, and Colorado Springs in Colorado. All recent grants in the dataset went to U.S. recipients.
The foundation gives to cultural and faith-based organizations, especially churches, Christian ministries, and community arts groups. Recent examples include Sidewalk Film Festival Cinema in Birmingham, First Presbyterian Athens Church in Athens, Redeemer Community Church in Birmingham, and The Navigators in Albert Lee.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Sidewalk Film Festival Cinema, First Presbyterian Athens Church, Redeemer Community Church, The Navigators, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia Inc, Quarterbacking Children Health Foundation, and Restoration Academy.
Typical grants are modest. The distribution shows a 25th percentile of $500, a median of $1,000, and a 75th percentile of $2,625.
Alabama is the main recipient state, with 68% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Birmingham is the most visible city in the recent grant list, but the foundation also gives in Georgia, Texas, Minnesota, Connecticut, and Colorado.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIDEWALK FILM FESTIVAL CINEMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| ONE FAMILY METRO ALABAMA FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| REDEEMER COMMUNITY CHURCH | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| PARKINSON'S RESEARCH OF ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| PRESBYTERIAN HOMES OF GEORGIA INC | QUITMAN, GA | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ATHENS CHURCH | ATHENS, GA | $4,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| DALLAS CASA | DALLAS, TX | $2,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| QUARTERBACKING CHILDREN HEALTH FOUNDATION | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| RESTORATION ACADEMY | FAIRFIELD, AL | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| YOUNG LIFE ATHENS | ATHENS, GA | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA FOUNDATION | TUSCALOOSA, AL | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| PREBORN | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $750 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| MERCURY ONE | DALLAS, TX | $750 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| ROBERT E REED GASTROINTESTINAL | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| BEMA DISCIPLESHIP | MISHAWAKA, IN | $500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH | PELL CITY, AL | $500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| STAIR BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| THE BIBLE PROJECT | PORTLAND, OR | $500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| THE WELLHOUSE | SPRINGVILLE, AL | $500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| STUDENT MOBILIZATION | CONWAY, AR | $500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| TWIN CEDARS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER | OPELIKA, AL | $500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| FIRST LIGHT | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| CORNERSTONE SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| THE LOVELADY CENTER | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ATHENS CHURCH | ATHENS, GA | $11,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| SIDEWALK FILM FESTIVAL CINEMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $11,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| ST MARY'S ON THE HIGHLANDS EPISCOPAL CHURCH | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $7,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| REDEEMER COMMUNITY CHURCH | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| PRESBYTERIAN HOMES OF GEORGIA INC | DULUTH, GA | $3,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| THE NAVIGATORS | ALBERT LEE, MN | $2,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $1,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| QUARTERBACKING CHILDREN HEALTH FOUNDATION | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $1,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| RESTORATION ACADEMY | FAIRFIELD, AL | $1,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA FOUNDATION | TUSCALOOSA, AL | $1,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| STAIR BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| STUDENT MOBILIZATION | CONWAY, AR | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| FIRST LIGHT | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH | PELL CITY, AL | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| CORNERSTONE SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| KIDS PLAY ALABAMA | VESTAVIA, AL | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| THE BIBLE PROJECT | PORTLAND, OR | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| GRACE HERITAGE CHURCH | AUBURN, AL | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| THE WELLHOUSE | SPRINGVILLE, AL | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| TWIN CEDARS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER | OPELIKA, AL | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ATHENS CHURCH | ATHENS, GA | $10,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| THE NAVIGATORS | ALBERT LEE, MN | $8,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| SIDEWALK FILM FESTIVAL CINEMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $5,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| REDEEMER COMMUNITY CHURCH | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $3,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| RESTORATION ACADEMY | FAIRFIELD, AL | $2,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
SIDEWALK FILM FESTIVAL CINEMA
$10,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
ONE FAMILY METRO ALABAMA FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER
$5,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
REDEEMER COMMUNITY CHURCH
$5,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
PARKINSON'S RESEARCH OF ALABAMA
$5,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ATHENS CHURCH
$4,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
QUARTERBACKING CHILDREN HEALTH FOUNDATION
$1,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
YOUNG LIFE ATHENS
$1,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
PREBORN
$750CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
ROBERT E REED GASTROINTESTINAL
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
BEMA DISCIPLESHIP
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
THE WELLHOUSE
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
STUDENT MOBILIZATION
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
TWIN CEDARS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
FIRST LIGHT
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ATHENS CHURCH
$11,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
SIDEWALK FILM FESTIVAL CINEMA
$11,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
ST MARY'S ON THE HIGHLANDS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$7,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
REDEEMER COMMUNITY CHURCH
$5,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
THE NAVIGATORS
$2,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART
$1,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
QUARTERBACKING CHILDREN HEALTH FOUNDATION
$1,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
STUDENT MOBILIZATION
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
FIRST LIGHT
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
KIDS PLAY ALABAMA
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
GRACE HERITAGE CHURCH
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
THE WELLHOUSE
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
TWIN CEDARS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ATHENS CHURCH
$10,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
THE NAVIGATORS
$8,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
SIDEWALK FILM FESTIVAL CINEMA
$5,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
REDEEMER COMMUNITY CHURCH
$3,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION