Get Social

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.

Grants to support appropriate and affordable facilities for schools in Opportunity Zones and other under-resourced communities

Research Reveals Seven Key Attributes That Can Help Spur Economic Growth

On average, fish stocks are increasing where they are assessed

Senior Program Support Associate, Education Program

In the Mississippi River Basin, we need to grow more than just corn and soybeans

General Counsel

The Walton Family Foundation is working to improve K-12 outcomes for all students by ensuring access to high-quality educational options that prepare them for a lifetime of opportunity. The foundation has invested more than $1 billion to date to improve all types of schools — traditional district, public charter and private — and to support innovative organizations that share a common goal: to give all families the ability to choose the best school for their child, regardless of their ZIP code.

Our rivers and oceans face significant challenges. The solutions are emerging from the communities most at risk from these threats.

BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 27, 2018 – The Walton Family Foundation announced today two additions to its leadership team – Lisa Montez as general counsel and Frances Woodard as people director.