Wal-mart Foundation
Walmart.org is the official philanthropic site for Walmart and the Walmart Foundation (EIN 20-5639919), describing the foundation’s grant programs, news, and initiatives in disaster relief, community support, and global farmer programs.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations working in the foundation’s stated priorities (healthier food access, disaster relief and preparedness, people in supply chains, Northwest Arkansas community work, inclusive communities and nature) with capacity to operate at regional, national, or global scale or to demonstrate clear local impact.
Good Fit
- • Programs that map to listed focus areas such as healthier food access, disaster response, supply-chain worker support, or Northwest Arkansas community initiatives.
- • Capacity to manage multi-hundred-thousand to multi-million-dollar grants and report on measurable outcomes.
- • Ability to scale or partner for broader impact across states or internationally.
- • Existing track record and clear alignment with the foundation’s published eligibility/guidelines.
Geography
Observed grants span 33 states plus international locations, with about 89% of funds going outside the foundation’s home state, indicating a national and limited international footprint rather than a strictly local focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 156 distinct recipients and 178 grants with low dollar concentration (top five = 15%), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny, closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness is strong in the latest observed year: roughly 71% of recipients were new and public application guidance, named program staff, and contact routes are provided, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
