Walton Family Foundation

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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Meet Raindrop: Nature's Superhero

It's Raindrop, back again to shower you knowledge about the ocean! In Episode 3 of this video series, Raindrop shares how natural solutions can protect water and help the ocean heal itself.

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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

Encouraging Gen Z to Follow Where Their Curiosity Leads

Education

Donielle Lee September 3, 2026

New Gallup research reinforces what Gen Z students are seeking in —and beyond—the classroom

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For Sustained Soil and Water Health, Farmers Are ‘Playing the Long Game’

Environment

Paul Wolfe September 2, 2026

With the help of farmers like Kristin Duncanson, the AGree Coalition is proving that regenerative farming is key to a more resilient U.S. agriculture system

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The Colorado River Has New Guidelines, but the Underlying Challenges Remain

Environment

Moira Mcdonald August 28, 2026

What we do next will determine the river’s future

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Many Places, One Future: How Northwest Arkansas' Small Cities Are Helping Shape the Region’s Future

Home Region

Meredith Bergstrom August 27, 2026

Through careful planning and solutions rooted in community voice, Northwest Arkansas’ small cities are growing with intention

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Three men sit on teh steps of a university hall.

What Young Men Can Teach Us About Postsecondary Success

Foundation

Wiselene "Wizzy" Dorceus July 29, 2026

A fellow with SMU’s Center on Research and Evaluation explores how to align educational pathways with young people's aspirations, identities and lived experience

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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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