The Wal-Mart Foundation is a private corporate foundation headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. Established in 2006, it serves as the charitable arm of Walmart and supports a wide range of social and community development initiatives both domestically and globally.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.4M
-22.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$113.9M
-13.5% YoY
Grant Count
144
-19.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$791K
+7.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wal-mart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $793K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Creating Opportunity — Education and economic development
- Advancing Sustainability — Climate, waste reduction, and nature conservation
- Strengthening Community — Local community support, disaster preparedness and response, and building more caring and connected communities
- Healthier Food for All — Food access and nutrition initiatives
- Support for Associates — Programs benefiting Walmart employees
- Center for Racial Equity
- People in Supply Chains — Preventing and reducing labor exploitation
Additional focus areas include support for women and girls, economically disadvantaged individuals, victims of violence or disasters, veterans, arts and culture, education at all levels, environmental issues, health care access, public safety, agriculture, and international human rights.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 843 grants in the fiscal year ending January 31, 2025. Typical award sizes range from $1,000 to $12,180,752.
Ready to take the next step with Wal-mart Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives in Arkansas, the District of Columbia, Virginia, and numerous cities across the United States. International grantmaking includes funding in locations such as London and other global communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year Ending January 2025:
- Total Revenue: $114,855,982
- Total Expenses: $115,673,194
- Total Assets: $23,414,644
- Total Liabilities: $1,700,000
- Net Income: -$817
Additional Asset Data (from other sources):
- Assets reported at $29,797,197 (2021)
- Assets reported at $30,282,854 (alternative source)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,414,644 | $30,282,854 | $24,354,839 |
| Revenue | $114,855,982 | $132,015,837 | $133,635,610 |
| Expenses | $115,673,194 | $132,518,079 | $132,365,509 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $119,938,388 | $131,675,396 | $132,731,023 |
| Net Investment Income | $131,226 | $127,247 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $792,795 | $1,480,707 | $1,188,437 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Wal-mart Foundation
Northwest Arkansas Giving: Increasing Access to Healthier Food for All Grant
WAL-MART FOUNDATION
Amount
US $20,000 - US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Northwest Arkansas Giving: Walmart and Sam’s Club Event Sponsorships Grant
WAL-MART FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Spark Good: Strengthening Community - Local Grants
WAL-MART FOUNDATION
Amount
US $250 - US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Conservation International Foundation ($8,510,199), Food Banks Canada ($2,528,750), Community Foundations of Canada ($2,500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF SPRINGDALE SPRINGDALE, AR | NORTHWEST ARKANSAS | $35,705 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE MALVERN, AR | NORTHWEST ARKANSAS | $98,445 |
| INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TUITI NASHVILLE, TN | ASSOCIATE SCHOLARSHIPS | $67,000 |
| ACTION FOR SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT | PEOPLE IN SUPPLY CHAINS | $1,850,295 |
| ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT OF NAT | PEOPLE IN SUPPLY CHAINS | $1,537,387 |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF CANADA | HEALTHIER FOOD FOR ALL | $2,500,000 |
| EMERGENT FOREST FINANCE ACCELERATOR NEW YORK, NY | NATURE | $1,587,500 |
| ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION SOCIETY | PEOPLE IN SUPPLY CHAINS | $500,000 |
| FOOD BANKS CANADA | HEALTHIER FOOD FOR ALL | $2,528,750 |
| FOUNDATION FOR BLACK COMMUNITIES | HEALTHIER FOOD FOR ALL | $2,500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Kathleen McLaughlin
- Chairman: Doug McMillon
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN BARTLETT | DIRECTOR | 0.23 | — |
| KATHLEEN MCLAUGHLIN | DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN | 6 | — |
| DOUG MCMILLON | DIRECTOR | 0.23 | — |
| RACHEL BRAND | DIRECTOR | 0.23 | — |
| EDUARDO DE LA GARZA END 1072024 | DIRECTOR | 0.23 | — |
| ANSHU BHARDWAJ | DIRECTOR | 0.23 | — |
| BRANDI JOPLIN | DIRECTOR | 0.23 | — |
| KAYLAN KRISHNAMURTHY | DIRECTOR | 0.23 | — |
| JULIE GEHRKI | PRESIDENT | 16 | — |
| JACQUELYN BRIGANCE | TREASURER | 6 | — |
| BJ CROUCH | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 12 | — |
| BRYAN DEL ROSARIO | SECRETARY | 6 | — |
| JOHN DAVID RAINEY | DIRECTOR | 0.23 | — |
| DONNA MORRIS | DIRECTOR | 0.23 | — |
| WILLIAM WHITE | DIRECTOR | 0.23 | — |
| CREDRIC CLARK | DIRECTOR | 0.23 | — |
| ANDREA ALBRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 0.23 | — |
| KARRIE DENNISTON START 10724 | VICE PRESIDENT & COO | 0.23 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Walmart Foundation announced a $1 million total commitment to winter storm relief (February 2026)
Walmart and The Walmart Foundation Announce $1 Million Total ...The foundation awarded $750,000 to support efforts fighting food insecurity in Northwest Arkansas (April 2024)
Walmart Foundation gives $750,000 to effort to fight food insecurity in NorthwestA $750,000 grant was awarded to a UAMS "Community of Practice" collaboration to address hunger in Northwest Arkansas (April 2024)
Walmart Foundation gives $750,000 to effort to fight food insecurity in NorthwestThe foundation awarded a $600,000 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in support of a food access program for youth in Native Communities (2022)
The Walmart Foundation Awards a $600,000 Grant to Boys & Girls ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wal-mart Foundation fund?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on: • **Creating Opportunity** — Education and economic development • **Advancing Sustainability** — Climate, waste reduction, and nature conservation • **Strengthening Community** — Local community support, disaster preparedness and response, and building more caring and connected communities • **Healthier Food for All** — Food access and nutrition initiatives • **Support for Associates** — Programs benefiting Walmart employees • **Center for Racial Equity**
How do I apply for a grant from Wal-mart Foundation?
The foundation made 843 grants in the fiscal year ending January 31, 2025. Typical award sizes range from $1,000 to $12,180,752. **Recent Grant Examples (FY 2025):** • Conservation International Foundation: $8,510,199 (Nature) • TechnoServe: $4,800,000 (People in Supply Chains) • World Wildlife Fund: $2,704,091 (Nature) **Program Areas:** • Education scholarship program serving 77 associates and associate dependents • Program-related investments in recycling programs • Program-related investmen…
Where does Wal-mart Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds initiatives in Arkansas, the District of Columbia, Virginia, and numerous cities across the United States. International grantmaking includes funding in locations such as London and other global communities.
What size grants does Wal-mart Foundation award?
In 2025, Wal-mart Foundation awarded 144 grants totaling $113.9M — an average of about $791K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Wal-mart Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Wal-mart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $793K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wal-mart Foundation's EIN?
Wal-mart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5639919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Wal-mart Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Charities Aid Foundation America
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Assets
$444.9M
Grants
10,157
Total Given
$466.3M
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
SOUTHEASTERN, PA
Assets
$22.2B
Grants
24,269
Total Given
$3.0B
National Philanthropic Trust
JENKINTOWN, PA
Assets
$42.2B
Grants
18,583
Total Given
$5.1B
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Assets
$9.1B
Grants
19,253
Total Given
$1.2B
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
CHARLESTON SC, SC
Assets
$52.7M
Grants
1,860
Total Given
$41.4M
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$12.7B
Grants
7,424
Total Given
$3.0B
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
The Pfizer Foundation Inc
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$255.3M
Grants
9,306
Total Given
$23.2M
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
10,334
Total Given
$202.5M
The Ayco Charitable Foundation
COHOES, NY
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
4,719
Total Given
$287.7M
The Cigna Group Foundation
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Assets
$127.2M
Grants
4,075
Total Given
$14.1M
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
6,906
Total Given
$288.7M
Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Wal-mart Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Wal-mart Foundation to a real strategy.