Heartland Whole Health Institute
Heartland Whole Health Institute is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Bentonville, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $598.5M in total assets. In 2024, it made $58.6M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $29.8M.
Heartland Whole Health Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $598,458,270
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $32,216,923
- +1697.5% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $58,571,299
- +36.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $10,558,291
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $598,458,270 | $32,216,923 | $10,558,291 | $58,571,299 | $29,781,707 |
| 2023 | $585,999,638 | $1,792,311 | $9,892,915 | $42,893,492 | $9,899,289 |
| 2022 | $584,913,365 | $-16,716,903 | $9,800,006 | $35,696,770 | $7,824,041 |
| 2021 | $611,418,870 | $256,773,632 | $13,251,621 | $17,444,849 | $17,157,136 |
| 2020 | $367,895,140 | $368,250,459 | $5,488,654 | — | $244,935 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heartland Whole Health Institute is led by Walter Harris, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Walter Harris
President & CEO
Vice President - Operations → CEO, President & Vice President of Operations, 2023
CEO, President & Vice President of Operations → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$402K (2023) → $770K (2024)
Alice L. Walton
Director & Chair
Director, President & Chair → Director & President, 2021
Director & President → Director & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James M. Walton
Director
Board Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Snyderman
Director
Board Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
ROSS DeVOL
Director
Board Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Delos Marshall Cosgrove
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lars Steven Nelson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Mackin
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhianon Deleeuw
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Kupor
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Macdonald
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
$284K (2023) → $212K (2024)
Richard A. Hosley
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
August Martin
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Matthew Harris (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ray Chambers (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Philip Sigsworth (2022–2023) — CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Lori Knutson (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Tracy Gaudet Grossenbacher (2020–2022) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Buddy Philpot (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Tracy Cude (2021–2022) — CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Eric Haskel (2022) — Vice President - Strategy
- Former: Walt Cooper (2022) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Deepak Chopra (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $770K, to Walter Harris (President and CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Heartland Whole Health Institute
How large is Heartland Whole Health Institute?
Heartland Whole Health Institute reported $598.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $32.2M.
What is Heartland Whole Health Institute?
Heartland Whole Health Institute is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Bentonville, AR. It holds $598.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Heartland Whole Health Institute's EIN?
Heartland Whole Health Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4022137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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