Walton Family Foundation

Human Nature

Human Nature is a new storytelling series featuring the people and communities working with nature-based solutions to protect water in the midst of climate change.

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New Gallup Survey Shows How Human Connection in School Drives Gen Z Engagement and Future Readiness

Engaged students are thriving and looking ahead with confidence, but too many Gen Z youth are missing the support, belonging and connection that make them feel engaged at school

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Extreme Weather Is Undermining Americans’ Sense of Control Over Their Futures

New research from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup shows that extreme weather strains the community conditions that help people build better futures

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How Opportunity Takes Root

New Gallup research highlights how economic opportunity, education, nature and strong communities help Americans build better futures.

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Walton Family Foundation Launches Home Region Strategy 2030

Economic mobility, workforce readiness and regional collaboration anchor the approach

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Recent Stories

Colorado Springs Utilities Takes a Cue from Beavers to Protect Against Future Wildfires

Kara Stevens September 28, 2026

Investments in nature-based solutions protect water infrastructure and help ensure clean, safe water for local communities

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An Old Mining Town Writes its Next Chapter By Restoring the River That Runs Through It

Environment

Jared Romero September 21, 2026

Nature-based solutions are unlocking economic and environmental benefits in Helper City, Utah

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The Power of Working With Nature

Environment

Moira Mcdonald September 21, 2026

Nature-based solutions can help communities meet the challenges of a changing climate while protecting livelihoods, strengthening local economies and restoring the places we share

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‘Farm the Best, Conserve the Rest’

Environment

Rebecca Power September 21, 2026

In the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, local partners are connecting landowners to vital federal resources that preserve ownership and protect the land

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To Build Resilience in the Colorado River Basin, Let Nature Take the Lead

Environment

Ted Kowalski September 21, 2026

Taking a cue from the humble beaver, a landscape rises from the ashes in Colorado’s Grand County

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It is not what you gather in life, it's what you scatter in life that tells the kind of life you have lived.

Helen Walton's favorite saying

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission, Vision & Values

March 23, 2018

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Our History

Our History

About Us

May 8, 2018

Our story begins with Sam and Helen Walton

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Careers

Careers

March 23, 2018

We are a family-led foundation redefining the way philanthropy collaborates with communities. Alongside our partners, we seek catalytic solutions to some of the world’s toughest social and environmental problems. Join our team.

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