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
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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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