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


Verde River brings businesses, residents together to reduce water use
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, Walton Family Foundation

The Verde River Exchange pilot was named a finalist in the recent Water Innovation Challenge sponsored by the Arizona Community...more

Q&A with Executive Director Kyle Peterson
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

What distinguishes the Walton Family Foundation from other, large grant makers and attracted me is a very engaged family with common...more

Jeffco board rejects Walton-backed charter school
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

Chief among the concerns by the school board: the charter's business model. The charter planned to rely partly on grants from the Walton...more

Environment Program Officer - Oceans/Chile and Peru
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

By working with grantees and collaborating with other philanthropic organizations, the foundation is focused on making a positive difference in...more

Archives of American Art Announces Grant from the Walton Family Foundation to Support ...
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation, Terra Foundation for American Art

The Smithsonian's Archives of American Art announced today that it has received a three-year grant of up to $900,000 from the Walton...more

Curve in Little Sugar Creek near Bentonville to be restored
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

A budget adjustment to accept a $5,200 Walton Family Foundation grant to buy 400 trees. • Public art along four pedestrian tunnels and at the...more

Smithsonian's Archives of American Art Receives Grant to Digitize Collections
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

“This challenge grant from the distinguished Walton Family Foundation .... million budget for the arts, grants the gallery around $977,000...more

Philanthropy and the Growth of Charter Schools
Foundation: Daniels Fund, Robertson Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Dell Foundation, Walton Family Foundation

So while philanthropic dollars are surely welcome when they arrive, they're ... A related issue concerns philanthropy “partnering” with...more

University of the Ozarks gets $10 million gift from Walton Foundation
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

University of the Ozarks announced a $10 million gift from the Walton Family Foundation establishing a scholarship program to assist students...more

When to Follow the Herd
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

Foundations can be influential through a number of channels, including ... Still, our primary function is to provide grants to support grantees as...more



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