Alice L Walton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alice L Walton Foundation is a private foundation in Bentonville, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $47.1 million in 95 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $12.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$47.1 million
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$12.0 million
- Assets$5.3 billion
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $95.0 million the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95.0 million | 83 | $4.4 billion |
| 2024 | $47.1 million | 95 | $5.3 billion |
How to apply
Alice L Walton Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Alice L Walton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 50 | $31.2 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5.0 million |
| Georgia | 8 | $4.3 million |
| New York | 13 | $2.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $933,333 |
| Texas | 10 | $820,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $678,667 |
| Nevada | 2 | $525,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $262,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp War Eagle Inc | To support general operations | $12.0 million |
| Catalyst Church NWA Inc | to support the building of a new sanctuary for Catalyst Church NWA | $7.2 million |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | To support costs associated with the NWA Land Bank project acquisitions under which Grantee acquires property for planned donation to charities or governmental units for public purposes. | $5.2 million |
| Yale University | to support the Edward P Bass School of Architecture | $5.0 million |
| City of Bentonville | To Prepare and coordinate a comprehensive water, sewer, and wastewater capital improvement plan (CIP) to address extremely rapid growth with multiple, substantial and noteworthy developments. | $3.0 million |
| The Morehouse School of Medicine Inc | to create 2 endowments - the 'President's Innovation Fund the 'Presidential Endowment Scholarship Fund' | $2.3 million |
| Spelman College | to support the Atlanta University Center | $1.4 million |
| Bill Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation | to provide funding to help Grantee establish and approximately $250 million Clinton Foundation Endowment | $1.0 million |
| Robin Hood Foundation | to provide general operating support | $1.0 million |
| The Aspen Institute | to support Phase 1 of the Aspen Opportunity Youth Forum's work to help youth find meaning and purpose | $833,333 |
| The Silk Road Project Inc | to support the organization's music commissions and art education programs | $528,667 |
| Fort Worth Zoological Association Inc | to establish a $7 million endowed maintenance fund to provides partial maintenance support for new exhibit areas to be constructed as part of Grantee's Zoo 2020 capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Triple Aught Foundation | to support current operational needs | $500,000 |
| University of Arkansas | to support the "American Porch" project | $375,000 |
| Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation | to provide support for community engagement and education programs | $367,457 |
| Excellerate Foundation | to support tornado relief efforts | $335,000 |
| Newark Museum Association | to support the hire, development and program activities of a Director of Community Outreach as part of the Leadership in Art Museums program | $262,500 |
| Smarthistory Inc | to support addition artworks for the Seeing America Program | $255,400 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center Inc | To expand the Jazz at Lincoln Center Arts-Integration program in Northwest Arkansas in Partnership with Crystal Bridges | $250,000 |
| The Historymakers | To support 100 video oral histories of African American leaders in the arts and medicine | $250,000 |
| The University of Arkansas Foundation Inc | to support deploying the UAMS Comprehensive School Nutrition Enrichment Program to NWA public school districts | $225,334 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Benton County | to provide general operating support | $200,000 |
| SOAR After School Program | to provide general operating support | $200,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation Inc | to support Black Music Institute | $198,090 |
| Morehouse College | to support salary and benefits costs to host a 2-year pilot to hire 1 faculty member to lead the school's engagement in AUC art collective program | $172,000 |
| Clark Atlanta University Inc | to support salary and benefits costs to host a 2-year pilot to hire 1 faculty member to lead the school's engagement in AUC art collective program | $156,047 |
| Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation Inc | To support Programming Partnership for The Plant | $150,000 |
| Utah Film Center | to provide support for the Leap of Faith film, including screenings in Bentonville, AR | $150,000 |
| Arkansas Childrens Foundation | To support arts in wellness programming at Arkansas Children's Northwest | $144,400 |
| New Haven Home Inc | to provide general operating support | $140,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | to provide general operating support | $125,000 |
| Jones Trust | To assist with tornado response and recovery for current and future storms in Benton County, AR | $115,000 |
| Aperture Foundation Inc | to provide support for the first three titles in the Vision & Justice Book Series to help cover editorial, production, publicity, overhead, and programming costs | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of America | to provide general operating support | $100,000 |
| Centers for Youth and Families Inc | to support the Elizabeth Mitchell Adolescent Center (EMAC) Enhancement Project that includes new furnishings and replacement items in the dorms, common areas and therapy rooms as well as murals, art supplies and other specified items | $100,000 |
| Mitchelville Preservation Project Inc | To support Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Interpretive Center | $100,000 |
| Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter | to provide general operating support | $100,000 |
| Northwest Arkansas Food Bank Inc | to support the purchase of dry and frozen food as well as fresh produce | $100,000 |
| Peace at Home Family Shelter | to provide general operating support | $100,000 |
| Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Program | to provide scholarship support | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice Walton
- Reuben McDaniel
- August Martin
- Richard Hosley
Questions people ask
Does Alice L Walton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alice L Walton Foundation give?
$47.1 million in tax year 2024, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Alice L Walton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alice Walton (Director, President), Reuben McDaniel (Managing Director), August Martin (Treasurer (From 3/5/24), Secretary (From 7/10/24)) and Richard Hosley (Secretary (Until 6/13/24)).
What does Alice L Walton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.