Wal-Mart Foundation
Accepts applications
Wal-Mart Foundation is a private foundation in Bentonville, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $114 million in 144 grants; the typical grant was $430,000 and the largest $8.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$114 million
- Number of grants144
- Typical grant$430,000
- Largest grant$8.5 million
- Assets$23.4 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $131 million the year before.
71% 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 | $131 million | 178 | $30.3 million |
| 2024 | $114 million | 144 | $23.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wal-Mart Foundation 702 SW 8th Street Dept 9740 0150, Bentonville, AR 72716-0150 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 530-9925 |
| What to submit, deadlines | See "how we give" at walmart.org |
| Restrictions | The walmart foundation does not make grants outside its funding priorities. See "what we do and "grant eligibility" at walmart.org |
What Wal-Mart Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $15.5 million in 9 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 9 | $24.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 21 | $21.7 million |
| Arkansas | 44 | $9.9 million |
| New York | 8 | $8.0 million |
| California | 8 | $7.5 million |
| Maryland | 5 | $4.5 million |
| Oregon | 2 | $3.1 million |
| Illinois | 3 | $2.9 million |
| Texas | 6 | $2.8 million |
| Georgia | 5 | $1.7 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation International Foundation | Nature | $8.5 million |
| Nature Conservancy | Nature | $5.7 million |
| Technoserve Inc | People in supply chains | $4.8 million |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Nature | $2.7 million |
| Food Banks Canada | Healthier food for all | $2.5 million |
| Community Foundations of Canada | Healthier food for all | $2.5 million |
| Foundation for Black Communities | Healthier food for all | $2.5 million |
| Trust for Public Land | Caring and connected communities | $2.5 million |
| The Recycling Partnership Inc | Waste | $2.5 million |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Healthier food for all | $2.5 million |
| National Council on Aging | Healthier food for all | $2.4 million |
| International Research & Exchanges Board Inc | Caring and connected communities | $2.0 million |
| Arkansas Childrens Northwest Inc | Northwest arkansas | $2.0 million |
| Goodwill Industries International I | Waste | $2.0 million |
| Wal-Mart Associates in Critical Need Fund | Giving matching | $2.0 million |
| Self Reliant Initiatives Through Joint Action ( Srijan) | People in supply chains | $1.9 million |
| Action for Social Advancement | People in supply chains | $1.9 million |
| Rainforest Alliance Inc | Nature | $1.8 million |
| Catholic Relief Services United Sta | People in supply chains | $1.7 million |
| National Wic Association | Healthier food for all | $1.6 million |
| Geos Institute | Disaster relief and preparedness | $1.6 million |
| Emergent Forest Finance Accelerator | Nature | $1.6 million |
| Sustainable Fishery Advocates | Nature | $1.6 million |
| Artificial Intelligence Unit of Nat | People in supply chains | $1.5 million |
| Mercy Corps | People in supply chains | $1.5 million |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Criminal justice reform | $1.5 million |
| Independent Sector | Racial solidarity | $1.4 million |
| Catholic Charities USA | Healthier food for all | $1.3 million |
| Northwest Arkansas Food Bank | Northwest arkansas | $1.2 million |
| Equitable Food Initiative | People in supply chains | $1.2 million |
| Isap India Foundation | People in supply chains | $1.2 million |
| Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Foundation | Nature | $1.2 million |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Nature | $1.2 million |
| Interfaith Youth Core | Caring and connected communities | $1.1 million |
| Jones Center for Families Inc | Northwest arkansas | $1.1 million |
| American Immigration Council | Caring and connected communities | $1.1 million |
| CDP North America Inc | Nature | $1.0 million |
| Sustainable Food Laboratory Inc | Nature | $1.0 million |
| Earth Innovation Institute | Nature | $1.0 million |
| Feeding America | Disaster relief and preparedness | $1.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Dan Bartlett
- Kathleen McLaughlin
- Doug McMillon
- Rachel Brand
- Eduardo de la Garza End 1072024
- Anshu Bhardwaj
- Brandi Joplin
- Kaylan Krishnamurthy
- Julie Gehrki
- Jacquelyn Brigance
- BJ Crouch
- Bryan del Rosario
- John David Rainey
- Donna Morris
- William White
Questions people ask
Does Wal-Mart Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See "how we give" at walmart.org.
How much does Wal-Mart Foundation give?
$114 million in tax year 2024, across 144 grants, with a typical grant of $430,000.
Who runs Wal-Mart Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dan Bartlett (Director), Kathleen McLaughlin (Director and Chairman), Doug McMillon (Director) and Rachel Brand (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Wal-Mart Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and food and hunger.