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


Grants to help study food market options - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

Grants to help study food market options ... with a long list of related organizations and receives funding through the Walton Family...more

School of Art Faculty and Graduate Students Receive Artists 360 Artist Awards - UARK News
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

The Artists 360, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance, has announced the 2021 artists receiving project and student grant...more

Walmart Foundation and Walton Family Foundation Renew Commitment to Diversity, Equity ...
Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation, Walton Family Foundation

As part of the program, the nonprofits will receive funds for technical assistance from Arkansas Community Foundation to support...more

Walton Family Foundation, Walmart Foundation providing over $4 million in grants for DEI ... - KNWA
Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation, Walton Family Foundation

... IDEALS Institute at the University of Arkansas and Arkansas Community Foundation to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the...more

Alliance selects 25 people for Artists 360 program in Northwest Arkansas
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

The program combines grant making and professional development to strengthen the careers of artists of all disciplines, according to an...more

A Delta vision - The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

Walton Family Foundation grants are targeted and net positive results more often than ... "Robert's background as a proven leader in community...more

A Delta vision - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

Walton Family Foundation grants are targeted and net positive results more often than not. While Arkansans are familiar with work that has been done...more

Walton Family Foundation Recommends Changes to Solve Northwest Arkansas Housing ...
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

The Walton Family Foundation issued seven recommendations for the region's housing situation.The recommendations include a regional approach that allows the municipalities in the area to develop a...more

Northwest Arkansas Housing Affordability Recommendations Outlined After New Study
Foundation: Walton Family Foundation

New study offers actionable, policy-based recommendations to help Northwest Arkansas residents tackle emerging housing challenges.Research team led by Smart Growth America examined how the Northwest...more

Give Blck, a Database That Connects Donors With Black-Led Charities, Names First CEO
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment

Naomi Strongin, acting director of the Center for Designed Philanthropy at the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, was promoted to vice president of...more



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