Our Goal: Improve American K-12 education, especially in low-income communities, by investing in organizations and programs that empower parents to choose among high-performing schools and insert competition into public education.
Our Goal: Achieve lasting conservation outcomes in ocean and river systems that benefit both people and wildlife by aligning economic and conservation interests.
Our Goal: Invest in statewide education reform in Arkansas as well as quality of life initiatives in northwest Arkansas and in the delta region of Arkansas and Mississippi.
Recent News and Media
Walton Family Foundation Invests $8 million in StudentsFirst
The Walton Family Foundation is investing $8 million over two years in StudentsFirst. Read more about our investment and how StudentsFirst is empowering parents with more educational options.
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Who We Are
The Walton Family Foundation is guided by Sam and Helen Walton's strong belief in the need for innovation and individual empowerment. In 2012, we made grants and program-related investments totaling more than $432 million. Learn more >>
