WAL-MART FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$113.9M-13% YoY
Grants
144
Median Grant
$430K
Organizations Funded
261
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Walmart.org, through the combined philanthropic efforts of both Walmart and the Walmart Foundation, creates opportunities for people to live better every day. Our philanthropic efforts seek to unlock or create a solution that cannot be accomplished by the market and help transform systems for better outcomes.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Recent grants include $2.78 million to advance agriculture in India, $3.5 million to Canadian organizations, $3 million for Gulf Coast disaster preparedness, over $3 million for Maharashtra agriculture; over $1.7 billion annually in FY2023
How to Apply
Organizations must have a Spark Good account on Walmart.com/nonprofits and be verified by Deed. Local Community Grants accepts applications year-round ($250-$5000). Strategic grants by invitation only. 2025 grant cycle begins March 10, 2025, quarterly applications.
Does Not Fund
Organizations that deny service based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran, or disability status. Non-charities including 501(c)(4)s, (c)(6)s, and (c)(19)s not eligible. Must be in good standing with IRS.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$113.9M
Grants
144
Median
$430K
States
25
$131.6M
Grants
178
Median
$500K
States
24
$131.8M
Grants
180
Median
$390K
States
29
Grant Size Distribution
$430K
Typical Grant (Median)
$5K
Smallest
$98K
25th Pctile
$1.0M
75th Pctile
$8.5M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $98K and $1.0M.
Largest Recent Grants
$8.5M
2024
CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
VA · NATURE
$5.7M
2024
NATURE CONSERVANCY
VA · NATURE
$4.8M
2024
TECHNOSERVE INC
VA · PEOPLE IN SUPPLY CHAINS
$2.7M
2024
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
DC · NATURE
$2.5M
2024
FOOD BANKS CANADA
HEALTHIER FOOD FOR ALL
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.