Giving

As a permanent endowment, we support the charitable needs of our community and work every day to improve life for the people of Walker Area and beyond.

When people ask, “What does the Walker Area Community Foundation do?” the answer is simple: we award grants to nonprofits, seek matching funds to multiply their impact, and invest in initiatives that create lasting change.

Because the choices we make today shape our community for generations, we seed new ideas, support bold projects, and help ensure that every gift makes a difference. We’re committed to teaching each generation the importance of giving, and we make it easy for anyone to invest in the future of Walker County.

Every day, we connect people who care with causes that matter, and we thank you for investing in us.

Ways to Give

  • Cash
  • Check (please make payable to WACF and designate a fund in the memo line)
  • Appreciated Stock
  • Bequests
  • Individual Retirement Accounts & Other Retirement Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Charitable Remainder Trusts
  • Charitable Gift Annuities
  • Real Estate
  • Build Your Own Plan

A Donor Advised Fund lets you support causes you care about, enjoy an immediate tax benefit, and recommend grants to nonprofits through the Foundation for years to come.

Funds & Guidelines

Component Funds let families, individuals, and organizations support local needs while the Foundation manages the details, ensuring a lasting source of community impact.

Component Funds