Walton Family Foundation, Inc. (AR)



The Walton Family Foundation was established in 1962 by Sam and Helen Walton. One of their goals was to increase opportunity and improve the lives of others along the way.


Their guiding principle - to benefit the deserving people and inspiring projects around the world - derives the philanthropic mission of the Walton Family Foundation.


Today, the foundation is focused on sustaining the Walton's timeless small-town values and their deep commitment to making life better for individuals and communities.

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Recent News from Walton Family Foundation


A Foundation Creates A Community Hub, Anchored by Its Headquarters
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation, Walton Family Foundation

Cleveland Foundation is using its recently built headquarters and campus to create what academics call "third spaces" places where neighbors can gather to do everything from drink a beer to build...more

Water and Wildfire: A Call to Philanthropy
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

Investments in wildfire resilience are essential for water safety and security.Water and wildfire resilience is a steep challenge, but philanthropy excels at tackling complex problems.It will also...more

Brown Names Penner Field House in Recognition of Generous Gift
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

Penner Field House will replace the former Meister-Kavan Field at Brown's Erickson Athletic Complex.Facility will provide year-round space for athletics practice, training and recreation.Penner...more

Some Colorado River States Want A New Federal Review of Water Management Plans
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

Leaders in California, Arizona and Nevada sent a letter to Doug Burgum, the newly-appointed Secretary of the Interior.The seven states that share the river are under pressure to create a new plan for...more

Cycling accelerator looking for startups to attend Bentonville training program
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

Leaders in California, Arizona and Nevada sent a letter to Doug Burgum, the newly-appointed Secretary of the Interior.The seven states that share the river are under pressure to create a new plan for...more

These Trump Appointees Are Ultra Rich. What Do We Know About Their Philanthropy?
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, California Endowment, Chicago Community Trust, Walton Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment

House Republicans' push for HR 9495, which would allow wide latitude for political appointees to revoke nonprofits' tax status, suggests even Cabinet members supportive of the sector may not have the...more

Philanthropy's 40 Most Powerful Families
Foundation: Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Rockefeller Family Fund, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Packard Foundation, Durfee Foundation, Ruth Mott Foundation, Walton Family Foundation

The stories behind family philanthropy in America could rival any epic novel or prime-time drama.They have a large family presence in the sector, meaning more than a few family members and/or...more

Philanthropic Commitment to Scale and Accelerate Regenerative and Agroecological Food ...
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, Oak Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Walton Family Foundation

RAFT is a collaborative initiative between 32 philanthropic partners aiming to accelerate and scale regenerative and agroecological approaches to transform global food systems.By leveraging...more

Eureka Springs artist John Rankine honored for 'Creative Impact' | Northwest Arkansas ...
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

RAFT is a collaborative initiative between 32 philanthropic partners aiming to accelerate and scale regenerative and agroecological approaches to transform global food systems.By leveraging...more

Local notes: 31 Northwest Arkansan artists selected for Artists 360 grants and received ...
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

RAFT is a collaborative initiative between 32 philanthropic partners aiming to accelerate and scale regenerative and agroecological approaches to transform global food systems.By leveraging...more



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