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Rob And Melani Walton Foundation is a private corporation based in BENTONVILLE, AR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is % Tim Keith. It holds total assets of $441.2M. Annual income is reported at $414.9M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Rob And Melani Walton Foundation has made 347 grants totaling $234M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $36.7M in 2021 to $78.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $118.3M distributed across 170 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30M, with an average award of $676K. The foundation has supported 131 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, New York, Arizona, which account for 47% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Rob And Melani Walton Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 347 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, NY, AZ.
Rob And Melani Walton Foundation has distributed a total of $234M across 347 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $676K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30M.
Rob And Melani Walton Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rob And Melani Walton Foundation is headquartered in BENTONVILLE, AR. While based in AR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
Total Giving
$85.4M
Total Assets
$430M
Fair Market Value
$505.7M
Net Worth
$430M
Grants Paid
$79M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$40.3M
Distribution Amount
$25M
Total: $0
Total Grants
347
Total Giving
$234M
Average Grant
$676K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
131
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation To Combat Anti-Semitism IncProgram support to raise awareness, engage individuals, and rebuild and celebrate Jewish identity. | Foxboro, MA | $1M | 2023 |
| Walton Family Foundation Incto support Home Region, Environment, and/or K-12 Education programs. | Bentonville, AR | $933K | 2023 |
| Columbia Universityto support the Columbia Law School Annual Fund in 2023 | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| African Parks Foundation Of AmericaTo support important conservation areas in Africa. | New York, NY | $16.5M |
| 2023 |
| Conservation International Foundationto provide matching support toward a Spend Down Fund 2.0. | Arlington, VA | $14.7M | 2023 |
| Internationaler Naturerbe Fonds - Legacy Landscapes FundMatch funding to support conservation efforts in the Namibia Skeleton Coast - Etosha Conservation Bridge Legacy Landscape. | Frankfurt Am Main | $10M | 2023 |
| African Parks Networkto support building working capital reserves for conservation efforts. | Johannesburg | $9.6M | 2023 |
| Frankfurt Zoological Society - Us Incto support the launch of a new strategy for Protected Areas in Africa. | Washington, DC | $2M | 2023 |
| Clean Future Forum Incto support Clean Future Forum's charitable climate action work | Washington, DC | $1.9M | 2023 |
| The Earthshot Prizeto provide support for The Earthshot Prize, a global environment prize designed to incentivize change and help repair the planet over the next ten years (the "Prize") | London | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Mcpherson CollegeTo support the Rob Walton Scholarship Fund. | Mcpherson, KS | $1M | 2023 |
| Arizona Humane Societyto support construction of a new campus through the campaign to transform animal welfare. | Phoenix, AZ | $1M | 2023 |
| Phoenix Theatre IncTo support construction and theater improvements through the Centennial Capital Campaign. | Phoenix, AZ | $1M | 2023 |
| Climate Leadership Council IncTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Washington, DC | $900K | 2023 |
| Tides CenterMosaic Project to strengthen the environmental movement. | San Francisco, CA | $750K | 2023 |
| Emory Universityto support Phase 1: Advance a Global Culture of Compassion | Atlanta, GA | $750K | 2023 |
| Arizona Aerospace Foundation Incto provide matching funding for the construction of the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum. | Tucson, AZ | $700K | 2023 |
| The University Of Cincinnati FoundationTo support the Portman Center Fellowship Program Endowment | Cincinnati, OH | $500K | 2023 |
| Western Stock Show Associationto support the Honoring the Legacy Campaign of the National Western Stock Show. | Denver, CO | $500K | 2023 |
| United States Olympic And Paralympic FoundationMulti-Year Cycling Support | Colorado Springs, CO | $375K | 2023 |
| International Conservation Caucus Foundationto support educational activities focused on the importance of international conservation that benefits nature and people. | Washington, DC | $325K | 2023 |
| Arizona State University Foundation For A New American UniversityTo support research and design of a global conservation leadership initiative at Arizona State University. | Tempe, AZ | $285K | 2023 |
| Arizona Science Centerto provide matching funding for the Jane Goodall's Reasons for Hope Film and Education Initiative. | Phoenix, AZ | $273K | 2023 |
| Diocesan Council For The Society Of St Vincent De Paul Diocese Phoenixto support the Urban Farm at St. Vincent de Paul through the 2023 Restoring Hope Community Breakfast. | Phoenix, AZ | $250K | 2023 |
| Nia Tero Foundationto support the expansion of Wayfinders Circle. | Seattle, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| Bridge2rwanda IncTo supports efforts to accelerate the adoption of conservation agriculture practices in Rwanda. | Little Rock, AR | $175K | 2023 |
| Usa Cycling Incto support a three-year strategy to grow the sport of bike racing. | Colorado Springs, CO | $140K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Northwest Arkansas IncTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Lowell, AR | $75K | 2023 |
| The Be Kind People Project Foundationto support general operations through the 2023 Annual Gala. | Scottsdale, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy - ArkansasTo support general operations. | Little Rock, AR | $50K | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy - ArizonaTo support general operations. | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| Salvation Army Of NwaTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS in Benton and Washington counties in Arkansas. | Fayetteville, AR | $50K | 2023 |
| National Park FoundationTo support general operations and the development of a project brief for improvements to the Painted Canyon, North Unit Complex, and Medora Entry Area of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Liberty Wildlife Incto support the Non-Eagle Feather Repository program through the 2023 Wishes for Wildlife Event | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts - Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Incto support STEM programming budget | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundationto support general operations through the 2023 Neuro Night event | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| Aspen Music Festival And Schoolto support the Annual Fund in 2023 | Aspen, CO | $35K | 2023 |
| Valley Of The Sun Young Men'S Christian Associationto support the Jr. Suns Basketball League. | Phoenix, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association - Rfmbato fund Executive Director position and the Seasonal Trail Work and Trail Agent Programs. | Aspen, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| College Of Woosterto support the Annual Fund in 2023 | Wooster, OH | $20K | 2023 |
| Boston Mountain CyclistsTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Bentonville, AR | $20K | 2023 |
| Desert Botanical GardenTo support general operations. | Phoenix, AZ | $15K | 2023 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Associationto support charitable programs perpetuating the legacy and ideals of President Theodore Roosevelt | Oyster Bay, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Georgetown UniversityTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Benton County IncTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Bentonville, AR | $10K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community Foundationto support the Kuki'o Community Fund. | Honolulu, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| Fay School IncTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Southborough, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Dawn Redwoods Charitable TrustTo support a comprehensive assistance fund. | Tiburon, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Nourishphxto support general operations through the 2023 Beyond the Pantry event. | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Foundation IncTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Wallingford, CT | $10K | 2023 |
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