Alumbra Innovations Foundation
Alumbra Innovations Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Established in 2019, it operates as a corporate foundation affiliated with Walmart Inc. The foundation maintains significant financial resources and supports a diverse portfolio of philanthropic activities across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$113.5M
-10.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$28.5M
+5.5% YoY
Grant Count
137
+19.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$208K
-11.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alumbra Innovations Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's work spans interconnected areas including ocean vitality, land and water stewardship, sense of place, and resilient communities. Primary funding focuses include education, philanthropy and grantmaking, and human services. The foundation supports operations for Wyoming Public Radio and disaster relief activities in border communities including Brownsville, Matamoros, McAllen, and Reynosa.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across numerous U.S. states including Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and additional states. International funding extends to Mexico, with particular focus on Baja California Sur and border regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $113.5 million
- Total Revenue: $18.6 million
- Total Expenses: $32.1 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $126.9 million
- Total Revenue: $48.8 million
- Total Expenses: $30.9 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $113,457,562 | $126,948,198 | $109,071,108 |
| Revenue | $18,638,191 | $48,827,122 | $69,805,396 |
| Expenses | $32,128,827 | $30,950,032 | $16,217,758 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $31,674,601 | $32,064,368 | $15,294,876 |
| Net Investment Income | $13,711,338 | $48,281,572 | $69,436,463 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,328,007 | $5,352,325 | $2,172,833 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Andale La Paz AC ($1,118,079), Ecology Project International ($729,500), Blue Forest Finance Inc ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abrapalabra AC | to implement a comprehensive afterschool training program targeted to preschool and elementary students form public schools that considers students' daily contexts and concerns, encourages positive change, and fosters a growth mindset to effectively tackle their challenges | $200,020 |
| Abrapalabra AC | To support general operations | $104,690 |
| Academy for Global Citizenship Charter School Chicago, IL | to support efforts for the Place Based Teaching & Learning international education network | $2,100 |
| Academy for Global Citizenship Charter School Chicago, IL | to support the initiative to empower underserved youth in Chicago's west and southside neighborhoods to address critical environmental and economic challenges through STEM education | $100,000 |
| All Kids Bike Rapid City, SD | To support expansion of Bici-Escuela Program | $37,500 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid Washington, DC | To support general operations | $300,000 |
| Amigos para la Conservacin de Cabo Pulmo | To facilitate a high level of community participation and scientific input for the design of the management plan for the Parque Nacional Cabo Pulmo | $30,000 |
| ANAI Inc Franklin, NC | to support biomonitoring and community-based conservation in the indigenous territories of the La Amistad Caribe region of Bocas del Toro, Panama | $40,000 |
| Andale La Paz AC | To support general operations | $1,118,079 |
| Asociacin Mexicana de Ostricultores AC | For advancing collaboration in oyster farming ecosystem in Baja California Sur | $97,277 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ann Ladon – Director, President
- Diana Welch – Director, Secretary
- Christy Walton – Director
- Robert A. Smith – Treasurer
- Jim Schneringer – Assistant Treasurer
- Leticia Liera – Foundation Manager
- Chrissy Sollenberger – Foundation Manager
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has engaged in collaborative efforts to advance sustainable ocean economy initiatives, including a collaboration agreement signed with Mexico's Foreign Ministry. The foundation has supported forest resilience and environmental health projects, including investments in forest management initiatives in California. Recent grantmaking demonstrates active support for binational resilience initiatives focused on coastal preservation and community development in the California-Baja California region.
Binational Resilience Initiative Launches with $294K in Grants to ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Alumbra Innovations Foundation fund?
The foundation's work spans interconnected areas including ocean vitality, land and water stewardship, sense of place, and resilient communities. Primary funding focuses include education, philanthropy and grantmaking, and human services. The foundation supports operations for Wyoming Public Radio and disaster relief activities in border communities including Brownsville, Matamoros, McAllen, and Reynosa.
How do I apply for a grant from Alumbra Innovations Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 115 grants in 2023 with total distributions of $32 million • Made 75 grants in 2023 according to alternative reporting • Total giving reported at $28.5 million (2024) **Grant Sizes:** • Median grant: $75,000 • Maximum grant: $4 million • Typical award range: $2,100–$5,508,501 **Recent Grants (2023):** • International Community Foundation (La Paz Special Projects Fund): $3,146,649 • International Community Foundation (Q2-2023 DAF Grant Expenses): $2,261,464 • Blue Fore…
Where does Alumbra Innovations Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds projects across numerous U.S. states including Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and additional states. International funding extends to Mexico, with particular focus on Baja California Sur and border regions.
What size grants does Alumbra Innovations Foundation award?
In 2024, Alumbra Innovations Foundation awarded 137 grants totaling $28.5M — an average of about $208K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Alumbra Innovations Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Alumbra Innovations Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Alumbra Innovations Foundation's EIN?
Alumbra Innovations Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2841232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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