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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 82-3700633

Alice L Walton Foundation

A private foundation in Bentonville, AR. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 95 grants and $47.1 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

    $47,146,944

    Grants listed
    95
    Assets, end of year
    $4,688,592,870

  • Tax year 2023

    $94,958,378

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $4,045,996,103

  • Tax year 2022

    $95,240,771

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $3,776,294,132

  • Tax year 2021

    $27,402,495

    Grants listed
    92
    Assets, end of year
    $3,555,974,062

  • Tax year 2020

    $16,870,655

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $3,178,458,151

  • Tax year 2019

    $28,714,790

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $329,243,111

Grants paid in 2024

95 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Camp War Eagle IncHouston, TX

    To support general operations

    $12,037,070
  2. Catalyst Church NWA IncBentonville, AR

    to support the building of a new sanctuary for Catalyst Church NWA

    $7,200,000
  3. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR

    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.

    $5,197,846
  4. Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT

    to support the Edward P Bass School of Architecture

    $5,000,000
  5. City of BentonvilleBentonville, AR

    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.

    $3,000,000
  6. The Morehouse School of Medicine IncAtlanta, GA

    to create 2 endowments - the 'President's Innovation Fund the 'Presidential Endowment Scholarship Fund'

    $2,250,000
  7. Spelman CollegeAtl, GA

    to support the Atlanta University Center

    $1,438,242
  8. Bill Hillary and Chelsea Clinton FoundationLittle Rock, AR

    to provide funding to help Grantee establish and approximately $250 million Clinton Foundation Endowment

    $1,000,000
  9. Robin Hood FoundationNew York, NY

    to provide general operating support

    $1,000,000
  10. The Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    to support Phase 1 of the Aspen Opportunity Youth Forum's work to help youth find meaning and purpose

    $833,333
  11. The Silk Road Project IncSomerville, MA

    to support the organization's music commissions and art education programs

    $528,667
  12. Fort Worth Zoological Association IncFort Worth, TX

    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
  13. Triple Aught FoundationAlamo, NV

    to support current operational needs

    $500,000
  14. University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR

    to support the "American Porch" project

    $375,000
  15. Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts FoundationLittle Rock, AR

    to provide support for community engagement and education programs

    $367,457
  16. Excellerate FoundationRogers, AR

    to support tornado relief efforts

    $335,000
  17. Newark Museum AssociationNewark, NJ

    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
  18. Smarthistory IncPleasantville, NY

    to support addition artworks for the Seeing America Program

    $255,400
  19. Jazz at Lincoln Center IncNew York, NY

    To expand the Jazz at Lincoln Center Arts-Integration program in Northwest Arkansas in Partnership with Crystal Bridges

    $250,000
  20. The HistorymakersChicago, IL

    To support 100 video oral histories of African American leaders in the arts and medicine

    $250,000
  21. The University of Arkansas Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR

    to support deploying the UAMS Comprehensive School Nutrition Enrichment Program to NWA public school districts

    $225,334
  22. Boys & Girls Club of Benton CountyBentonville, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $200,000
  23. SOAR After School ProgramSpringdale, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $200,000
  24. University of Arkansas Foundation IncFayetteville, AR

    to support Black Music Institute

    $198,090
  25. Morehouse CollegeAtlanta, GA

    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
  26. Clark Atlanta University IncAtlanta, GA

    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
  27. Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation IncNorth Adams, MA

    To support Programming Partnership for The Plant

    $150,000
  28. Utah Film CenterSalt Lake Cty, UT

    to provide support for the Leap of Faith film, including screenings in Bentonville, AR

    $150,000
  29. Arkansas Childrens FoundationLittle Rock, AR

    To support arts in wellness programming at Arkansas Children's Northwest

    $144,400
  30. New Haven Home IncMineral Wells, TX

    to provide general operating support

    $140,000
  31. Arkansas Community Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $125,000
  32. Jones TrustSpringdale, AR

    To assist with tornado response and recovery for current and future storms in Benton County, AR

    $115,000
  33. Aperture Foundation IncNew York, NY

    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
  34. Boys and Girls Clubs of AmericaAtlanta, GA

    to provide general operating support

    $100,000
  35. Centers for Youth and Families IncLittle Rock, AR

    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
  36. Mitchelville Preservation Project IncHilton Head, SC

    To support Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Interpretive Center

    $100,000
  37. Northwest Arkansas Children's ShelterBentonville, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $100,000
  38. Northwest Arkansas Food Bank IncLowell, AR

    to support the purchase of dry and frozen food as well as fresh produce

    $100,000
  39. Peace at Home Family ShelterFayetteville, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $100,000
  40. Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund ProgramLittle Rock, AR

    to provide scholarship support

    $75,000
  41. Canopy NWAFayetteville, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $75,000
  42. National Museum of Women in the Arts IncWashington, DC

    to provide general operating support

    $75,000
  43. Ovations PlusFayetteville, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $75,000
  44. University of the OzarksClarksville, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $75,000
  45. Clark Atlanta University IncAtlanta, GA

    To provide scholarship support

    $60,606
  46. Morehouse CollegeAtlanta, GA

    To provide Scholarship Support

    $58,753
  47. Jorge M Perez Art Museum of Miami-Dade County IncMiami, FL

    to support the hiring and development of a Collections and Exhibitions Planning Director as a portion of the leadership in art museums program

    $50,184
  48. American Federation of Arts IncNew York, NY

    to support the American Federation of Arts Annual Gala

    $50,000
  49. Center for Curatorial LeadershipNew York, NY

    to provide general operating support

    $50,000
  50. Fayetteville Youth Center IncFayetteville, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $50,000
  51. Girl Scouts - Diamonds of Arkansas Oklahoma and TexasLittle Rock, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $50,000
  52. Havenwood IncBentonville, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $50,000
  53. New York and Presbyterian HospitalNew York, NY

    to provide general operating support

    $50,000
  54. Northwest Arkansas Community College Foundation IncBentonville, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $50,000
  55. Northwest Arkansas Women's ShelterRogers, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $50,000
  56. Saving GraceBentonville, AR

    to assist in the completion of 'Grant House' which will increase the capacity at Saving Grace by 18 young women

    $50,000
  57. Saving GraceBentonville, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $50,000
  58. Thaden SchoolBentonville, AR

    to support the Thaden and Totality event

    $50,000
  59. Van Cliburn Foundation IncFort Worth, TX

    to provide general operating support

    $50,000
  60. Arkansas Childrens FoundationLittle Rock, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $40,000
  61. Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York, NY

    to provide General Operating Support

    $40,000
  62. Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NY

    to provide general operating support

    $38,000
  63. Museum of Contemporary Art Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    to support the hire, development and program activities of a Director of Community Outreach as part of the Leadership in Art Museums program

    $35,515
  64. Northwest Arkansas Food Bank IncLowell, AR

    to assist with tornado response and recovery for current and future storms in Benton County, AR

    $35,000
  65. Arkansas Arts AcademyRogers, AR

    to fund repairs to the school's facilities not covered by insurance proceeds

    $27,000
  66. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts IncNew York, NY

    to provide support for Grantee's Lincoln Center Education PreK-12 programs in 2024

    $25,000
  67. Marty Hennessy Inspiring Children FoundationBoulder City, NV

    to provide general operating support

    $25,000
  68. Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY

    to support American art efforts in 2024

    $25,000
  69. Presbyterian Children's Homes and ServicesAustin, TX

    to provide general operating support

    $25,000
  70. Rogers Public SchoolsRogers, AR

    to continue and expand on the activities of the Rogers Public Schools in helping the community to recover from the federally declared disaster

    $25,000
  71. Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas IncBentonville, AR

    to provide scholarship support

    $25,000
  72. Symphony Orchestra of Northwest ArkansasFayetteville, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $25,000
  73. Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TX

    to provide general operating support

    $25,000
  74. The Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    to provide general operating support

    $25,000
  75. The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame IncFort Worth, TX

    to provide General operating support

    $25,000
  76. The Peel Compton FoundationBentonville, AR

    To support the Peel Compton environmental preservation and public programs

    $25,000
  77. Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese IncSpringdale, AR

    To assist with tornado response and recovery for current and future storms in Benton County, AR

    $20,000
  78. Bentonville Bella Vista Trailblazers Association IncBentonville, AR

    To assist with tornado response and recovery for current and future storms in Benton County, AR

    $20,000
  79. City of Fort Worth - Animal Adoption CenterFort Worth, TX

    to provide general operating support

    $20,000
  80. City of Little FlockLittle Flock, AR

    to provide 2024 Benton County Tornado Relief

    $20,000
  81. Community Development Corp of Bentonville Bella VistaBentonville, AR

    to provide Disaster Relief and Recovery

    $20,000
  82. Hope Womens Shelter IncMineral Wells, TX

    to provide general operating support

    $20,000
  83. Mercy Health Foundation Northwest ArkansasRogers, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $20,000
  84. Sheep Dog Impact AssistanceRogers, AR

    To assist with tornado response and recovery for current and future storms in Benton County, AR

    $20,000
  85. Spelman CollegeAtl, GA

    to support a pilot AUC field study trip to Northwest Arkansas

    $15,000
  86. American Academy in RomeNew York, NY

    to provide general operating support

    $10,000
  87. Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the ArtsRogers, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $10,000
  88. Dress for Success Northwest ArkansasRogers, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $10,000
  89. Helen Walton Children's Enrichment CenterBentonville, AR

    To assist with tornado response and recovery for current and future storms in Benton County, AR

    $10,000
  90. Oasis of Northwest ArkansasBella Vista, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $10,000
  91. Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX

    to provide general operating support

    $10,000
  92. Bentonville Church of the NazareneBentonville, AR

    To assist with tornado response and recovery for current and future storms in Benton County, AR

    $7,000
  93. Arkansas Black Hall of Fame FoundationLittle Rock, AR

    to provide general operating support

    $5,000
  94. Cowboy Artists of America Joe Beeler FoundationFort Worth, TX

    To support 2024 Annual Artist Exhibition and Sale

    $5,000
  95. Havenwood IncBentonville, AR

    To assist with tornado response and recovery for current and future storms in Benton County, AR

    $3,500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Youth development3 grants $12,287,07042% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $6,772,84623% of the total
  3. Education14 grants $4,524,98515% of the total
  4. Arts and culture20 grants $2,647,2089% of the total
  5. Health4 grants $1,234,4004% of the total
  6. Social science2 grants $858,3333% of the total
  7. 5 other causes15 grants $913,5003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Arkansas50 grants $31,197,697
  2. Connecticut1 grant $5,000,000
  3. Georgia8 grants $4,250,648
  4. New York13 grants $2,893,400
  5. District of Columbia3 grants $933,333
  6. Texas10 grants $820,000
  7. Massachusetts2 grants $678,667
  8. Nevada2 grants $525,000
  9. New Jersey1 grant $262,500
  10. Illinois1 grant $250,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Alice WaltonDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Reuben McDanielMANAGING DIRECTOR Hours 24Pay $660,000
  • August MartinTREASURER (FROM 3/5/24), SECRETARY (FROM 7/10/24) Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Richard HosleySECRETARY (UNTIL 6/13/24) Hours 0.5Pay $0

The return

This is an amended return.

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