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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.
Web Address
www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/waltonfamilyfoundation
Twitter - @waltonfamilyfdn
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.
Web Address
www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/waltonfamilyfoundation
Twitter - @waltonfamilyfdn
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Recent News from Walton Family Foundation
Philanthropic dollars for Arkansas in 2011-2012
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation
Arkansas ranks 47th in the U.S. in the health of its people, so it needs every dime of the philanthropic dollars channeled to medical care every year. Announced individual gifts since November 2011...more
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation
Arkansas ranks 47th in the U.S. in the health of its people, so it needs every dime of the philanthropic dollars channeled to medical care every year. Announced individual gifts since November 2011...more
Introducing the Boardroom Progressives
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Investing in the competition: Since 2000, major foundation grant-making has shifted away from public schools and towards sectors that compete with traditional public schools, such as charter schools....more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Investing in the competition: Since 2000, major foundation grant-making has shifted away from public schools and towards sectors that compete with traditional public schools, such as charter schools....more
09.13.12.: US News Bits
Foundation: Colorado Trust, Packard Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
The Colorado Trust, a grantmaking foundation dedicated achieving access to health for all Coloradans, made the grants after meeting with nonprofit organizations at Rural Philanthropy Days in Morgan...more
Foundation: Colorado Trust, Packard Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
The Colorado Trust, a grantmaking foundation dedicated achieving access to health for all Coloradans, made the grants after meeting with nonprofit organizations at Rural Philanthropy Days in Morgan...more
Three Foundations Invest More Than $10 Million in Marine Stewardship Council ...
Foundation: Skoll Foundation, Packard Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
A majority of the foundation's environment grants are made to organizations and programs that pursue lasting conservation solutions for oceans and rivers while also recognizing the role these...more
Foundation: Skoll Foundation, Packard Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
A majority of the foundation's environment grants are made to organizations and programs that pursue lasting conservation solutions for oceans and rivers while also recognizing the role these...more
Walton Family Foundation Supports 3 Home Region Initiatives
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation
The Walton Family Foundation has awarded a grant amounting to nearly $21.5 million in three home region initiatives namely Arkansas Education Reform, Northwest Arkansas and Delta region of Arkansas...more
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation
The Walton Family Foundation has awarded a grant amounting to nearly $21.5 million in three home region initiatives namely Arkansas Education Reform, Northwest Arkansas and Delta region of Arkansas...more
2010 K-12 Givers
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Dell Foundation, Ford Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Philanthropy plays a major role in reshaping K-12 education. Foundations play a significant role in funding educational reforms to better education. According to the Foundation Center, the five...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Dell Foundation, Ford Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Philanthropy plays a major role in reshaping K-12 education. Foundations play a significant role in funding educational reforms to better education. According to the Foundation Center, the five...more
$27.5 Million from Walton Family Foundation
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation
The Walton Family Foundation is providing $27.5 million to Arizona State University's Global Institute of Sustainability through the Rob and Melani Walton Fund. The grant will be used to develop...more
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation
The Walton Family Foundation is providing $27.5 million to Arizona State University's Global Institute of Sustainability through the Rob and Melani Walton Fund. The grant will be used to develop...more
Council on Foundations Names New CEO
Foundation: Moore Foundation, Coca-Cola Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
The Council on Foundations was very pleased to announce that it has already appointed a new president and CEO in the name of Vikki Spruill. Spurill will officially start assuming office on July 1,...more
Foundation: Moore Foundation, Coca-Cola Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
The Council on Foundations was very pleased to announce that it has already appointed a new president and CEO in the name of Vikki Spruill. Spurill will officially start assuming office on July 1,...more
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Robertson Foundation, Dell Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Japan contributed $340 million to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Meanwhile, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation also contributed $750 million to the Global Fund. In the...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Robertson Foundation, Dell Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Japan contributed $340 million to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Meanwhile, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation also contributed $750 million to the Global Fund. In the...more
Walton Family Foundation's Grant Being Criticized
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation
In August of 2011, it has been reported that K-12 Education Reform for the Walton Family Foundation, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s charitable arm, has given a $3 million grant to Albany charter...more
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation
In August of 2011, it has been reported that K-12 Education Reform for the Walton Family Foundation, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s charitable arm, has given a $3 million grant to Albany charter...more
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