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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 47-4259772

The Rob Walton Foundation

A private foundation in Bentonviille, AR. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 61 grants and $107.1 million paid in grants.

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

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $107,144,912

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $441,215,835

  • Tax year 2023

    $78,108,177

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $430,040,308

  • Tax year 2022

    $59,140,621

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $470,822,935

  • Tax year 2021

    $36,652,319

    Grants listed
    98
    Assets, end of year
    $541,056,642

  • Tax year 2020

    $31,141,150

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $464,868,790

  • Tax year 2019

    $8,527,601

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $393,229,764

Grants paid in 2024

61 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library FoundationMedora, ND

    To provide funding for library

    $33,863,725
  2. Conservation International FoundationArlington, VA

    To provide matching support toward Spend Down Fund 2.0

    $24,572,723
  3. Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NY

    To support Africa Protected Areas Strategy Implementation

    $9,328,315
  4. Arizona State University Foundation for A New American UniversityTempe, AZ

    To support School of Conservation Futures and related programs

    $8,000,000
  5. African Parks Foundation of AmericaWashington, DC

    To provide operational support for the development and management of national parks and key conservation areas in Africa.

    $5,000,000
  6. African Parks Foundation of AmericaWashington, DC

    To support African Parks Incubation Program: Scaling Through Partnerships

    $4,805,998
  7. Conservation International FoundationArlington, VA

    To support ocean conservation through the Blue Nature Alliance project

    $4,625,913
  8. African Parks Foundation of AmericaWashington, DC

    To support important conservation in Africa, including Rewilding of Key Species

    $3,500,000
  9. Conservation International FoundationArlington, VA

    To support Country Packages Seed Fund

    $3,267,348
  10. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    To support Phase 1: Advance a Global Culture of Compassion

    $1,500,000
  11. The Earthshot PrizeLondon, United Kingdom

    To provide support for the Earthshot Prize, a global prize designed to scale environment and conservations solutions

    $1,326,207
  12. African Parks Foundation of AmericaWashington, DC

    To support establishing a Conservation Academy

    $1,110,080
  13. Climate Leadership Council IncWashington, DC

    To support general operations

    $900,000
  14. Tides CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Mosaic Project building collaboration within the environmental movement

    $750,000
  15. Frankfurt Zoological Society - US IncWashington, DC

    To support Africa Protected Areas Strategy Implementation

    $657,103
  16. Conservation International FoundationArlington, VA

    To support Heal Our Planet, Protect Our Future Campaign

    $500,000
  17. Western Stock Show AssociationDenver, CO

    To support National Western Stock Show through Honoring the Legacy Campaign

    $500,000
  18. United States Olympic and Paralympic FoundationColorado Springs, CO

    Multi-year cycling support

    $375,000
  19. International Conservation Caucus FoundationWashington, DC

    To support educational activities focused on the importance of international conservation that benefits nature and people

    $325,000
  20. Arizona Aerospace Foundation IncTucson, AZ

    To support Tucson Military Vehicle Museum

    $300,000
  21. Diocesan Council for the Society of St Vincent de Paul Diocese PhoenixPhoenix, AZ

    To support the urban farm at St. Vincent De Paul

    $250,000
  22. Team Africa Rising IncSavery, WY

    To support general operations

    $250,000
  23. Bridge2Rwanda IncLittle Rock, AR

    To support Expanding Conservation Agriculture Farming Method in Africa

    $175,000
  24. USA Cycling IncColorado SPGS, CO

    To support a three-year strategy to grow the sport of bike racing.

    $110,000
  25. Phoenix Theatre IncPhoenix, AZ

    To support general operations

    $100,000
  26. Aspen Music Festival and SchoolAspen, CO

    To Support the annual fund in 2024

    $50,000
  27. College of WoosterWooster, OH

    To Support the annual fund in 2024

    $50,000
  28. Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

    To support the Columbia Law School Annual Fund in 2024

    $50,000
  29. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    To support Two-cohort Compassion Fellowships

    $50,000
  30. Liberty Wildlife IncPhoenix, AZ

    To support general operations

    $50,000
  31. National Park FoundationWashington, DC

    To support general operations and needs of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    $50,000
  32. Phoenix Art MuseumPhoenix, AZ

    To support general operations

    $50,000
  33. Salvation Army of NWAFayetteville, AR

    To support general operations in Benton and Washington Counties in Arkansas

    $50,000
  34. The Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CA

    To support the Hoover Institution's general operations

    $50,000
  35. The Nature Conservancy - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    To support general operations

    $50,000
  36. The Nature Conservancy - ArkansasLittle Rock, AR

    To support general operations

    $50,000
  37. USA Cycling IncColorado SPGS, CO

    To support general operations

    $50,000
  38. Conservation International FoundationArlington, VA

    To support Assessment and Strategy for Africa Work

    $37,500
  39. Arizona Science CenterPhoenix, AZ

    To support general operations

    $25,000
  40. Aspen Center for Environmental StudiesAspen, CO

    To support general operations

    $25,000
  41. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley IncPhoenix, AZ

    To support general operations

    $25,000
  42. Conservation Council of NationsWashington, DC

    To support International Conference on the Miombo Forest Initiative

    $25,000
  43. Desert Botanical GardenPhoenix, AZ

    To support general operations

    $25,000
  44. FOXG1 Research IncSands Point, NY

    To support Research and Therapeutic Programs

    $25,000
  45. Jones-Gordon FoundationParadise Vly, AZ

    To support the Jones-Gordon School's general operations

    $25,000
  46. McPherson CollegeMcPherson, KS

    To support the automotive restoration program in 2024, including shop initiatives and general support

    $25,000
  47. Valley of the Sun United WayPhoenix, AZ

    To support general operations

    $25,000
  48. Valley of the Sun Young Men's Christian AssociationScottsdale, AZ

    To support general operations

    $25,000
  49. Boston Mountain CyclistsBentonville, AR

    To support general operations

    $20,000
  50. Dawn Redwoods Charitable TrustTiburon, CA

    To support a comprehensive assistance fund for those in need in the Sonoma County and San Francisco Area

    $20,000
  51. Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association - RFMBAAspen, CO

    To support Executive Director and trail work and programs

    $20,000
  52. Arkansas Community Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR

    Social Services Support

    $15,000
  53. Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park DistrictMeeker, CO

    To support Meeker Trails Maintenance

    $15,000
  54. NourishPHXPhoenix, AZ

    To support general operations

    $15,000
  55. Aspen Valley Ski-Snowboard Club IncAspen, CO

    To support general operations

    $10,000
  56. Habitat for Humanity of Benton County IncBentonville, AR

    To support general operations

    $10,000
  57. Kukio Hoomana FundKailua Kona, HI

    To support general operations in delivering programs that foster a thriving, resilient Kukio Community

    $10,000
  58. Miracle League of ArizonaScottsdale, AZ

    To support general operations

    $10,000
  59. Theodore Roosevelt AssociationOyster Bay, NY

    To support charitable programs perpetuating the legacy and ideals of President Theodore Roosevelt.

    $10,000
  60. American Friends of the Bugatti Trust IncDedham, MA

    To support general operations

    $5,000
  61. Northwest Organization for Animal HelpStanwood, WA

    To support general operations

    $5,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Environment9 grants $34,278,48449% of the total
  2. Sports and recreation10 grants $14,991,07822% of the total
  3. Animals2 grants $9,985,41814% of the total
  4. Education6 grants $8,200,00012% of the total
  5. Human services3 grants $790,0001% of the total
  6. Arts and culture6 grants $535,000<1% of the total
  7. 4 other causes7 grants $525,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. North Dakota1 grant $33,863,725
  2. Virginia5 grants $33,003,484
  3. District of Columbia9 grants $16,373,181
  4. New York4 grants $9,413,315
  5. Arizona15 grants $8,975,000
  6. Georgia2 grants $1,550,000
  7. Colorado9 grants $1,155,000
  8. California3 grants $820,000
  9. Arkansas6 grants $320,000
  10. Wyoming1 grant $250,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Luke MitchellTREASURER Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Naccaman WilliamsSECRETARY Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • S Robson WaltonDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0

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