Our Grants
The Agnes Sanchez Grant
for Orphaned Children
Agnes Sanchez was born in Ledoux New Mexico and endured family tragedy at a young age. Agnes was orphaned at the age of three. Her father, Celso, trying to save a baby sheep during a storm was struck and killed by lightning. Her mother, Marcelina, was six months pregnant at the time with their eighth child. She passed away during child birth leaving Agnes and her seven siblings orphaned. The children were unfortunately separated and sent to orphanages throughout New Mexico. The girls were all sent to Loretta Industrial School for girls in Santa Fe, NM. The boys all sent to St. Anthony Home for Boys in Albuquerque, NM. Agnes was adopted by a family at a young age and later reunited in adult life with her surviving siblings. If not for the dedicated service of those committed to the care and eduction of orphaned children, Agnes would not have had the opportunity to lead a full life including being the grandmother to one of our founders, Tanya. In honor of Agnes, the Walker Family Giving Foundation has established this grant to support orphaned and in need children across the world.
The Pauline Grant for Education
The Walker Family Giving Foundation firmly believes that education is the gateway to a better and more complete life. No persons knew this better than the grandmothers of the founders, Tanya and Robert, who, by coincidence both are named Pauline. Rob’s grandma Pauline was a librarian who served her community in Iowa and Missouri. Tanya’s nana Pauline was an avid baker, teaching women basic fundamentals of cooking, sewing, and baking, in addition to being a dental technician.
In honor of our Paulines, the Walker Family Giving Foundation has established this grant to support the pursuits of education throughout the lives of people with a particular focus on foundational and secondary education.
The Jim Walker Grant
for Public Service
Public service embodies the American spirit and is rooted in the belief of our Founding Fathers. Our free and democratic republic is rooted in the service of our brave citizens that dedicate their lives to serving us all. Robert’s late father, Jim, embodied this belief as he served our nation in the Air Force and throughout his life through a career in Law Enforcement and Education.
In honor of Jim, the Walker Family Giving Foundation has established this grant to support people and organizations that dedicate themselves to the safety and security of our communities.
The Eric Walker Grant for
the Visually Impaired
Our Founder, Robert, knows too well the challenges that face the visually impaired. His brother, Eric, was born blind. His ability to learn, adapt, and thrive in this world was challenged at every turn throughout his life as he navigated a world that was not built to support the visually impaired.
The Walker Family Giving Foundation has established this grant to support people and organizations that support the endeavors of the blind. Eric has been a true inspiration to many. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Distributive Major, with a minor in History. Eric works and has learned to snow ski. He has taught us that determination and perseverance have no limits.