The Wal‑Mart Foundation focuses its philanthropy on improving food security and nutrition, strengthening sustainable and equitable supply chains for farmers and workers, and protecting nature—especially water and wetland conservation—while also supporting community resilience and local cultural projects in Northwest Arkansas. Their portfolio mixes domestic anti‑hunger and nutrition initiatives with large investments in conservation and supply‑chain programs that advance farmer livelihoods, worker standards and sustainable sourcing. Grants frequently support policy and systems change (research, convening, capacity building) as well as direct service and market‑based interventions.
Focus Areas
Healthy food access & anti‑hunger networks in the U.S. (e.g., Feeding America, WIC, food‑education groups)Sustainable and equitable agricultural supply‑chain programs (capacity building for smallholders, fair labor, sourcing standards)Water resources, wetlands and forest conservation (global nature conservation organizations and landscape protection)Recycling and waste‑reduction programs tied to inclusive community outcomesRegional cultural investment in Northwest Arkansas (e.g., Crystal Bridges)
Who They Fund
About Wal-Mart Foundation
The Wal-mart Foundation pairs large-scale grantmaking with a narrow set of priorities: healthier food access, supply-chain worker wellbeing, nature conservation, waste reduction, and community projects in Northwest Arkansas. One of its clearest patterns is the size of its funding: recent awards regularly reach into the multi-million-dollar range, such as $12.2 million to Feeding America for healthier food access and $8.5 million to Conservation International Foundation for nature. The foundation also backs supply-chain work at scale, including $4.8 million to Technoserve Inc for people in supply chains and $3.0 million to the same grantee for the same theme in an earlier year. Alongside these national and international initiatives, it continues to support local institutions in its Arkansas footprint, including a $7.0 million grant to Crystal Bridges Museum of American. Its portfolio combines direct service, systems-change work, and place-based investment, with grants that often support food banks, nutrition programs, farmer livelihoods, conservation organizations, and community-connected projects.
What Wal-Mart Foundation Funds
In healthier food access, the foundation gave $12,180,752 to Feeding America for HEALTHIER FOOD FOR ALL, reflecting a strong emphasis on food-bank networks and nutrition support. It also funded Foodcorps Inc with $3,300,155 for the same theme, linking food access with nutrition education. In supply-chain work, $2,001,199 went to Equitable Food Initiative for PEOPLE IN SUPPLY CHAINS, and $2,000,000 went to Professional Assistance for Development Action (pradan) for that same area, showing a mix of labor, farmer, and sourcing-related support. Environmental grantmaking includes $2,499,900 to The Recycling Partnership Inc for WASTE and $2,000,000 to Soil Health Institute for NATURE. In Northwest Arkansas, $2,000,000 supported Arkansas Childrens Northwest Inc for NORTHWEST ARKANSAS.
How Wal-Mart Foundation Gives
Typical grants are sizable: the 25th percentile is $100,750, the median is $400,000, and the 75th percentile is $1,000,000. The recent list shows repeated support to the same organizations across years, including Technoserve Inc, National Council on Aging, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and the Wal-mart Associates in Critical Need Fund. That points to recurring relationships rather than one-time awards. The foundation is a regular funder and also makes program-related investments. It funds both individuals and organizations. Several active programs are invitation-based or RFP-driven, while some platform programs, such as Spark Good and Spark Good Registry, accept unsolicited participation.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$113.9M
Total Assets
$23.4M
Total Revenue
$114.9M
Total Expenses
$115.7M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $101K and $1M, with a median of $400K.
25th Percentile
$101K
Median
$400K
75th Percentile
$1M
Geographic Reach
National42 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Wal-Mart Foundation Funds
Top 9 recipient countries by grant volume for Wal-Mart Foundation.
Rank
Country
Grants
Total
Share
1
United StatesDomestic
470
$351.7M
92.2%
2
India
15
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Concentrated, large-dollar grants to a mix of repeat strategic partners and major national/international NGOs; funding combines multi‑grant relationships (policy/sector partners and conservation groups) with targeted local investments. Emphasis on programmatic scale and systems change rather than many small one‑off gifts.
Grantmaking is national, with 93.0% of recipient grants in the United States. Arkansas is the top state by grant count, and 28% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent recipients in Arkansas include Bentonville-based Crystal Bridges Museum of American and Springdale-based Arkansas Childrens Northwest Inc. Outside the U.S., recent grants also reached India, Canada, Ghana, the United Kingdom, Eswatini, and Mexico, showing an international footprint alongside its domestic portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wal-Mart Foundation
What are the Wal-mart Foundation’s main funding areas?
Its portfolio centers on healthier food access and nutrition, people in supply chains, nature conservation, waste reduction, and Northwest Arkansas community investments. Recent grants include funding for food banks, conservation organizations, supply-chain capacity building, recycling, and local arts and recreation access.
What is a typical Wal-mart Foundation grant size?
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is relatively large: the 25th percentile is $100,750, the median is $400,000, and the 75th percentile is $1,000,000. That pattern is consistent with a mix of mid-sized grants and major awards in the multi-million-dollar range.
Does the Wal-mart Foundation make recurring grants?
Yes. The recent grants list includes multiple awards to the same organizations across years, such as Technoserve Inc, National Council on Aging, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and the Wal-mart Associates in Critical Need Fund. That suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated grants.
How can organizations apply for funding?
Some opportunities are RFP-based, including Walmart.org posts for specific funding opportunities and strategic partnerships. Spark Good accepts unsolicited participation, and Spark Good Registry and Round Up also accept eligible nonprofit participation. Other strategic programs are invitation-based or targeted through RFPs.
Where does the Wal-mart Foundation give most often?
Its giving is national overall, but Arkansas is the top state by grant count, and 28% of grants go to recipients in Arkansas. Recent Arkansas recipients include organizations in Bentonville and Springdale, alongside a broader spread across U.S. states and several international countries.
Latest 990 Filing
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
$20.4M
2.9%
3
Canada
14
$13.7M
2.8%
4
United Kingdom
4
$3.9M
0.8%
5
Mexico
3
$3.6M
0.6%
6
Switzerland
1
$1M
0.2%
7
Ghana
1
$990K
0.2%
8
South Africa
1
$650K
0.2%
9
Brazil
1
$400K
0.2%
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Wal-Mart Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 18 days (Nov 30, 2026)Award: $250 – $5K
Spark Good Local Grants
Hunger reliefEconomic opportunitySustainability+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must have a Walmart Spark Good account, be verified by Deed, and serve the same service area as the facility from which funding is requested. Eligible applicants include current 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools with an NCES number or 501(c)(3) status, and faith-based organizations whose proposed projects benefit the community at large. Organizations may receive only one grant per facility per fiscal year and may have a maximum of 25 pending or approved applications.
Deadline: FY27 cycles: February 1-April 15; May 1-July 15; August 1-December 31. The last day to submit a grant proposal is November 30.
Associate-directed charitable givingCommunity support
Who can apply: Organizations must have a Walmart Spark Good account and be verified by Deed. Eligible organizations include qualifying public charities, government entities, schools, and faith-based organizations whose work benefits the community at large.
Deadline: No fixed deadline; matching campaigns are offered at least twice per fiscal year when available.
Spark Good Storefront Reservation Tool (Space Tool)
Fundraising eventsCommunity awareness
Who can apply: Organizations must have a Spark Good account and be verified before accessing the reservation tool. Events must be for fundraising or community awareness, cannot be commercial or political, and must comply with nondiscrimination and facility requirements.
Deadline: Requests must be submitted at least 21 days before the event date.
Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Customer round-up donations
Spark Good Round Up
Community supportCustomer-directed charitable giving
Who can apply: Organizations must have a Spark Good Account, be verified by Deed, meet Spark Good eligibility requirements, be in good standing with the IRS and applicable authorities, and be enrolled by the organization’s Primary User. Organizations must be headquartered in the United States and enrolled for electronic payments through Network for Good.
Who can apply: Organizations must have a Spark Good account on Walmart.com/nonprofits and be verified by Deed. Organizations must agree to use product donations solely for activities in the United States.
Opening soonCloses Mar 14, 2027May not accept unsolicited proposals
Northwest Arkansas Access to Arts and Recreation RFP
Arts accessRecreation accessScholarships+3 more
Who can apply: Organizations located in Washington or Benton County are eligible. Proposals must support community access and demonstrate a strong commitment to volunteer engagement.
Deadline: Applications opened March 2, 2026; deadline March 22, 2026.
Opening soonMay not accept unsolicited proposalsAward: Up to $10M
Great Plains Grassland Fund
Grassland conservationWildlife habitatRanching livelihoods+3 more
Who can apply: The initial competitive RFP will support projects that protect intact grasslands at risk of conversion, conserve high-value habitat, connect protected lands, improve water resources, support ranching livelihoods and demonstrate strong community leadership. Detailed eligibility and application instructions are to be provided by NFWF.
Deadline: Initial RFP expected; awards are expected to be announced in 2027. No application deadline was stated.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
