At the Walton Family Foundation, we believe lasting change starts with the people and communities closest to the challenges. Big social and environmental change takes time. Sometimes generations. That’s why we’re in this for the long haul. We celebrate the achievements of the past five years, working side by side with innovators, leaders and communities.
By building hundreds of miles of mountain biking and multi-use trails, Northwest Arkansas has created a close-knit community of users committed to increasing access to recreation for all and preserving the beauty of the region's open spaces.
The K-12 public charter school in Northwest Arkansas integrates the arts into core academic courses like science, math and literature, helping students make deeper connections to the material.
Everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed. No matter where you live. What you look like. Or how modest your beginnings. The Walton Family Foundation believes in the power of opportunity to transform lives. Build strong communities. And protect a natural world that sustains us all.
When the coronavirus forced cancellation of group rehearsals, members of the NWA Jazz All-Stars Youth Ensemble, including saxophonist Ian Taylor, pivoted to find new and creative ways to keep the band playing.
Museum curator Allison Glenn found a balance between her professional and personal life when she moved to Bentonville, Arkansas. She discovered a tight-knit community where people look out for one another.
Ensuring all entrepreneurs have the opportunity to succeed is vital to a thriving economy. Less than 20% of venture capital is directed to the Heartland. In addition to this geographic disparity, less than 10% of all capital is invested in female and other underrepresented entrepreneurs. The Walton Family Foundation is focused on supporting initiatives that foster a culture of entrepreneurship in Northwest Arkansas.
