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


Secretive 'harbor master' steers Colorado River campaign
Foundation: Moore Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Gates Family Foundation

When asked who funds his project, Tucker listed five foundations. Those foundations' grant databases showed that his campaign has received at...more

Colorado River's biggest champion: Walmart heirs
Foundation: Packard Foundation, Walton Family Foundation

The first philanthropic interest to dive in was the David and Lucile Packard .... It has worked to get more philanthropy dollars into the basin...more

Walton Family Grants Funds New Endeavor NWA Office
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

It's thanks to a $2 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation. Endeavor has helped 1,800 entrepreneurs build more than 1,100...more

Do school reformers sound Republican but vote Democrat?
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Walton Family Foundation

The analysis looks at contributions from employees getting grants from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Walton Family Foundation, as...more

Walton grant to provide more resources Ignite program
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

A $1.1 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation will provide more ... She spends much of her time observing the medical center's...more

Walton grant to provide more resources for Ignite program
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

BENTONVILLE, Ark.—A $1.1 million grant from the Walton Family ... serves as a meeting place for the 48 students in Ignite's health sciences...more

To better understand the state of Boston philanthropy, NEBiP seeks participation in Giving Boston ...
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Boston Foundation, Ford Foundation, Walton Family Foundation

To combat the persistence of false stereotypes surrounding philanthropic behavior, NEBiP is looking for a wide range of responses. “Even those...more

Walton Family Foundation's executive director stepping down this summer
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

Under Peterson's philanthropic guidance, the foundation expanded its staffing by 50 percent and generated nearly USD 600 million (EUR 530...more

Walton grant to benefit Ignite program
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

BENTONVILLE -- A $1.1 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation ... Wendy Broughton, who teaches Ignite's health sciences strand, said...more



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