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Wal-mart Foundation

Bentonville, Arkansas  ·  EIN 205639919  ·  Private foundation

Wal-mart Foundation is a Arkansas-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $156.6M in annual giving against $29.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,241 grants for Wal-mart Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$156.6M
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$29.8M
Assets (FY2021)
1,241
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Wal-mart Foundation funds

Wal-mart Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Criminal JusticeDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Feeding America
HEALTHIER FOOD FOR ALL
Chicago, IL$12.2M2023
Conservation International Foundation
NATURE
Arlington, VA$8.5M2025
Crystal Bridges Museum of American
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
Bentonville, AR$7.0M2023

How to apply for funding from Wal-mart Foundation

From Wal-mart Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SEE "HOW WE GIVE" AT WALMART.ORG”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Wal-mart Foundation

Does Wal-mart Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Wal-mart Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Wal-mart Foundation fund?
Wal-mart Foundation's grants focus on criminal justice. Example recipients include Feeding America, Conservation International Foundation, Crystal Bridges Museum of American. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Wal-mart Foundation give in grants?
Wal-mart Foundation reported $156.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $532.5M over 1,241 grants.
Where is Wal-mart Foundation located?
Wal-mart Foundation is based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 205639919.
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About this profile. This page is built from Wal-mart Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Wal-mart Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.