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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-5639919

Wal-Mart Foundation

A private foundation in Bentonville, AR. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 148 grants and $112.2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Jan 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Wal-Mart Foundation
702 SW 8th Street Dept 9740 0150
Bentonville, AR 727160150
(800) 530-9925
Form and materials
See "how we give" at walmart.org
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

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $112,187,390

    Grants listed
    148
    Assets, end of year
    $23,414,644
  • Tax year 2023

    $131,620,851

    Grants listed
    178
    Assets, end of year
    $30,282,854
  • Tax year 2022

    $131,825,342

    Grants listed
    180
    Assets, end of year
    $24,354,839
  • Tax year 2021

    $126,628,820

    Grants listed
    814
    Assets, end of year
    $25,504,578
  • Tax year 2020

    $156,638,775

    Grants listed
    926
    Assets, end of year
    $29,797,197
  • Tax year 2019

    $125,251,281

    Grants listed
    843
    Assets, end of year
    $34,517,783

Grants paid in 2024

148 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Conservation International FoundationArlington, VA

    Nature

    $8,510,199
  2. Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Nature

    $5,702,615
  3. Technoserve IncArlington, VA

    People in supply chains

    $4,800,000
  4. World Wildlife Fund IncWashington, DC

    Nature

    $2,704,091
  5. Food Banks CanadaMississauga, Canada

    Healthier food for all

    $2,528,750
  6. Community Foundations of CanadaOttawa, Canada

    Healthier food for all

    $2,500,000
  7. Foundation for Black CommunitiesCalgary, Canada

    Healthier food for all

    $2,500,000
  8. Trust for Public LandLos Angeles, CA

    Caring and connected communities

    $2,500,000
  9. The Recycling Partnership IncWashington, DC

    Waste

    $2,499,900
  10. Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesWashington, DC

    Healthier food for all

    $2,465,000
  11. National Council on AgingArlington, VA

    Healthier food for all

    $2,445,127
  12. International Research & Exchanges Board IncWashington, DC

    Caring and connected communities

    $2,000,504
  13. Arkansas Childrens Northwest IncSpringdale, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $2,000,000
  14. Goodwill Industries International IRockville, MD

    Waste

    $2,000,000
  15. Wal-Mart Associates in Critical Need FundBentonville, AR

    Giving matching

    $2,000,000
  16. Self Reliant Initiatives Through Joint Action ( Srijan)New Delhi, India

    People in supply chains

    $1,923,186
  17. Action for Social AdvancementBhopal, India

    People in supply chains

    $1,850,295
  18. Rainforest Alliance IncNew York, NY

    Nature

    $1,750,000
  19. Catholic Relief Services United StaBaltimore, MD

    People in supply chains

    $1,700,000
  20. National Wic AssociationWashington, DC

    Healthier food for all

    $1,630,240
  21. Geos InstituteAshland, OR

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $1,598,963
  22. Emergent Forest Finance AcceleratorNew York, NY

    Nature

    $1,587,500
  23. Sustainable Fishery AdvocatesGlendale, CA

    Nature

    $1,550,000
  24. Artificial Intelligence Unit of NatNew Delhi, India

    People in supply chains

    $1,537,387
  25. Mercy CorpsPortland, OR

    People in supply chains

    $1,500,000
  26. The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DC

    Criminal justice reform

    $1,500,000
  27. Independent SectorWashington, DC

    Racial solidarity

    $1,441,000
  28. Catholic Charities USAAlexandria, VA

    Healthier food for all

    $1,320,000
  29. Northwest Arkansas Food BankLowell, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $1,236,704
  30. Equitable Food InitiativeWashington, DC

    People in supply chains

    $1,200,891
  31. Isap India FoundationNew Delhi, India

    People in supply chains

    $1,200,000
  32. Sustainable Fisheries Partnership FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Nature

    $1,200,000
  33. Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NY

    Nature

    $1,200,000
  34. Interfaith Youth CoreLivertyville, IL

    Caring and connected communities

    $1,150,000
  35. Jones Center for Families IncSpringdale, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $1,150,000
  36. American Immigration CouncilWashington, DC

    Caring and connected communities

    $1,100,000
  37. CDP North America IncNew York, NY

    Nature

    $1,029,462
  38. Sustainable Food Laboratory IncHartland, VT

    Nature

    $1,004,230
  39. Earth Innovation InstituteBerkeley, CA

    Nature

    $1,000,000
  40. Feeding AmericaChicago, IL

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $1,000,000
  41. St Bernard Project IncNew Orleans, LA

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $1,000,000
  42. University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    Criminal justice reform

    $1,000,000
  43. Volunteer Florida Foundation IncTallahassee, FL

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $1,000,000
  44. Texas A & M Research FoundationCollege Sta, TX

    Nature

    $980,727
  45. Charities Aid Foundation AmericaAlexandria, VA

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $950,000
  46. Fishchoice IncFort Collins, CO

    People in supply chains

    $950,000
  47. STRONGER2GETHER LimitedSurrey, United Kingdom

    People in supply chains

    $923,605
  48. Nomi NetworkDallas, TX

    People in supply chains

    $916,614
  49. The Urban InstituteWashington, DC

    Healthier food for all

    $902,426
  50. Local Initiatives Support CorporatiNew York, NY

    Healthier food for all

    $850,000
  51. FathersofstedmundsouthernmissionsSelma, AL

    Financial giving

    $800,000
  52. Polaris ProjectWashington, DC

    People in supply chains

    $790,000
  53. Earth University FoundationAtlanta, GA

    People in supply chains

    $700,000
  54. MreliefChicago, IL

    Healthier food for all

    $700,000
  55. President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MA

    Healthier food for all

    $668,203
  56. National Low Income Housing CoalitiWashington, DC

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $664,911
  57. American National Red CrossWashington, DC

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $650,000
  58. Hello NeighborPittsburgh, PA

    Caring and connected communities

    $650,000
  59. Robin Merger Corporation IncBaltimore, MD

    Economic opportunity in retail

    $600,000
  60. Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $600,000
  61. United Way of North CarolinaCary, NC

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $600,000
  62. The Administrators of the Tulane EdDallas, TX

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $549,321
  63. Environment Conservation SocietyKolkata, India

    People in supply chains

    $500,000
  64. Excellerate FoundationRogers, AR

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $500,000
  65. Family Health InternationalWashington, DC

    Criminal justice reform

    $500,000
  66. Manna Food Bank IncMills River, NC

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $500,000
  67. Meals on Wheels AmericaArlington, VA

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $500,000
  68. Thurgood Marshall College Fund IncWashington, DC

    Economic opportunity in retail

    $500,000
  69. United Way of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $500,000
  70. University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Nature

    $499,411
  71. Operation BBQ ReliefPeculiar, MO

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $475,000
  72. Boys and Girls Club of Benton CountBentonville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $435,000
  73. New Public IncOakland, CA

    Caring and connected communities

    $425,000
  74. Burning Glass InstituteBala Cynwyd, PA

    Northwest arkansas

    $400,000
  75. Central Carolina Community FoundationColumbia, SC

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $400,000
  76. Hispanic Federation IncNew York, NY

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $400,000
  77. Young Mens Christian Association ofLos Angeles, CA

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $400,000
  78. The Salvation ArmyBrookhaven, GA

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $375,000
  79. North Carolina Textile Foundation IRaleigh, NC

    Waste

    $350,000
  80. Walton Arts Center Council IncFayetteville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $350,000
  81. East Tennessee FoundationKnoxville, TN

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $300,000
  82. Friends of the OsaWashington, DC

    Nature

    $300,000
  83. Samaritan House Community CenterRogers, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $297,000
  84. Forum for the Future US IncUnited Kingdom, NY

    People in supply chains

    $276,000
  85. Precision Development IncCambridge, MA

    People in supply chains

    $260,000
  86. Bipartisan Policy Center IncWashington, DC

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $250,000
  87. Ducks Unlimited IncMemphis, TN

    Nature

    $250,000
  88. Food Research & Action Center IncWashington, DC

    Healthier food for all

    $250,000
  89. Girls Embracing Mothers IncDallas, TX

    Criminal justice reform

    $250,000
  90. Hutchinson County United Way IncBorger, TX

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $250,000
  91. Rockteen Youth FoundationArlington, TX

    Criminal justice reform

    $250,000
  92. Impact Catalyst Foundation IncBroadlands, VA

    People in supply chains

    $239,572
  93. Institute for Diversity and InclusiCollege Park, GA

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $200,000
  94. Project Hope the People to People HWashington, DC

    Healthier food for all

    $200,000
  95. Second Harvest of South Georgia IncValdosta, GA

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $200,000
  96. United Way of the Central SavannahAugusta, GA

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $200,000
  97. Adoption Exchange Association IncLinthicum HTS, MD

    Criminal justice reform

    $150,000
  98. The Community Foundation of SoutherLas Cruces, NM

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $150,000
  99. American Indian College FundDenver, CO

    Economic opportunity in retail

    $100,000
  100. Center for Nonprofit ExcellenceCharlottesvle, VA

    Northwest arkansas

    $100,000
  101. Cobblestone ProjectFayetteville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $100,000
  102. Fayetteville Youth Center IncFayetteville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $100,000
  103. Foundations of Success IncBethesda, MD

    Nature

    $100,000
  104. Lulac National Educational Service Centers IncWashington, DC

    Economic opportunity in retail

    $100,000
  105. National Academy of SciencesWashington, DC

    Healthier food for all

    $100,000
  106. Theatre Squared IncFayetteville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $100,000
  107. Symphony Orchestra of Northwest ArkFayetteville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $99,721
  108. Apple Seeds IncFayetteville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $98,500
  109. University of Arkansas Division of AgricultureMalvern, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $98,445
  110. Arkansas Advocates for Children andSpringdale, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $97,000
  111. Arkansas Athletes OutreachFayetteville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $94,700
  112. Compassion Center of Nwa IncSpringdale, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $87,155
  113. InterformSpringdale, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $80,000
  114. Bentonville Bella Vista Blazer AssoBentonville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $76,206
  115. Canopy NwaFayetteville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $75,000
  116. Community Foundation Greater Des MoWinterset, IA

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $75,000
  117. Tricycle Theater for YouthBentonville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $75,000
  118. Individual

    Associate scholarships

    $67,000
  119. Community InitiativesOakland, CA

    Healthier food for all

    $60,410
  120. Boys and Girls Club of Siloam SprinSiloam SPGS, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $60,000
  121. Seeds That FeedFayetteville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $59,400
  122. University of Arkansas Foundation IFayetteville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $54,508
  123. Childrens Advocacy Center of BentonRogers, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $50,000
  124. Northwest Arkansas Womens ShelterRogers, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $50,000
  125. Rogers Development Foundation IncRogers, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $50,000
  126. Sheep Dog Impact AssistanceRogers, AR

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $50,000
  127. Northwest Arkansas CommunitycreativFayetteville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $46,220
  128. Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation IncBentonville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $42,565
  129. Girl Scouts - Diamonds of Arkansas Oklahoma and TexasLittle Rock, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $40,000
  130. Girls on the Run of Northwest ArkanBentonville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $40,000
  131. Student Basic Needs CoalitionKnoxville, TN

    Healthier food for all

    $40,000
  132. City of SpringdaleSpringdale, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $35,705
  133. Ozark Ballet TheaterBentonville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $34,000
  134. Ozark Adaptive Sports AssociationRogers, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $30,000
  135. The House of SongsBentonville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $20,000
  136. Care Community Center IncRogers, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $10,000
  137. For the LoveBentonville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $10,000
  138. South Central Tennessee Family ClubColumbia, TN

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $10,000
  139. Sunshine School & Development CenteRogers, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $10,000
  140. Turpentine Creek Foundation IncEureka SPGS, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $10,000
  141. Adult Development Center of BentonRogers, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $5,000
  142. Arkansas Latinas CyclingRogers, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $5,000
  143. Teen Action and Support CenterRogers, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $5,000
  144. The C A L LBentonville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    $5,000
  145. Home for Dinner IncorporatedBentonville, AR

    Executive giving program

    -$3,000
  146. United Way of Northwest Arkansas IncFayetteville, AR

    Northwest arkansas

    -$54,237
  147. International Fertilizer Development CenterMuscle Shoals, AL

    People in supply chains

    -$762,399
  148. University of Arkansas Foundation IncFayetteville, AR

    Nature

    -$893,343

Approved for future payment

4 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $1,000,000
  2. Individual

    Associate scholarships

    $612,757
  3. Global Fishing WatchWashington, DC

    Nature

    $450,000
  4. American Logistics Aid NetworkLakeland, FL

    Disaster relief and preparedness

    $250,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment10 grants $19,252,61529% of the total
  2. International aid7 grants $9,267,67714% of the total
  3. Human services14 grants $7,075,39111% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking13 grants $7,047,17311% of the total
  5. Public affairs3 grants $4,345,2407% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture7 grants $3,513,6305% of the total
  7. 13 other causes34 grants $15,305,95823% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Virginia9 grants $24,567,513
  2. District of Columbia21 grants $21,748,963
  3. Arkansas47 grants $8,922,249
  4. New York8 grants $8,009,576
  5. California8 grants $7,535,410
  6. Maryland5 grants $4,550,000
  7. Oregon2 grants $3,098,963
  8. Illinois3 grants $2,850,000
  9. Texas6 grants $2,780,048
  10. Georgia5 grants $1,675,000

Officers, directors and trustees

18 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Dan BartlettDIRECTOR Hours 0.23Pay $0
  • Kathleen McLaughlinDIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN Hours 6Pay $0
  • Doug McMillonDIRECTOR Hours 0.23Pay $0
  • Rachel BrandDIRECTOR Hours 0.23Pay $0
  • Eduardo de la Garza End 1072024DIRECTOR Hours 0.23Pay $0
  • Anshu BhardwajDIRECTOR Hours 0.23Pay $0
  • Brandi JoplinDIRECTOR Hours 0.23Pay $0
  • Kaylan KrishnamurthyDIRECTOR Hours 0.23Pay $0
  • Julie GehrkiPRESIDENT Hours 16Pay $0
  • Jacquelyn BriganceTREASURER Hours 6Pay $0
  • BJ CrouchASSISTANT TREASURER Hours 12Pay $0
  • Bryan Del RosarioSECRETARY Hours 6Pay $0
  • John David RaineyDIRECTOR Hours 0.23Pay $0
  • Donna MorrisDIRECTOR Hours 0.23Pay $0
  • William WhiteDIRECTOR Hours 0.23Pay $0
  • Credric ClarkDIRECTOR Hours 0.23Pay $0
  • Andrea AlbrightDIRECTOR Hours 0.23Pay $0
  • Karrie Denniston Start 10724VICE PRESIDENT & COO Hours 0.23Pay $0

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