Rob and Melani Walton Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Rob and Melani Walton Foundation is a private foundation based in Bentonville, Arkansas with $441.2M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$441.2Mtotal assets

2016IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Rob and Melani Walton Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $78.8M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

African Parks Foundation of America $26.3M
Conservation International Foundation $15.2M
Internationaler Naturerbe Fonds - Legacy Landscapes Fund $10.2M
African Parks Network $9.6M
Frankfurt Zoological Society - US Inc $2.5M
Clean Future Forum Inc $1.9M
The Earthshot Prize $1.2M
McPherson College $1M
Phoenix Theatre Inc $1M
Arizona Humane Society $1M
Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Inc $1M
Walton Family Foundation Inc $933K
Climate Leadership Council Inc $900K
Tides Center $750K
Emory University $750K
Arizona Aerospace Foundation Inc $700K
Western Stock Show Association $500K
The University of Cincinnati Foundation $500K
United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation $375K
International Conservation Caucus Foundation $325K
Arizona Science Center $298K
Arizona State University Foundation for A New American University $295K
Diocesan Council for the Society of St Vincent de Paul Diocese Phoenix $250K
Nia Tero Foundation $250K
USA Cycling Inc $190K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2019$8.5M
FY2020$31.1M
FY2021$36.7M
FY2022$59.1M
FY2023$79M

About Rob and Melani Walton Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersBentonville, Arkansas
EIN474259772
IRS ruling2016

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rob and Melani Walton Foundation?

Rob and Melani Walton Foundation is a private foundation based in Bentonville, Arkansas with $441.2M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Rob and Melani Walton Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Rob and Melani Walton Foundation?

Rob and Melani Walton Foundation's EIN is 474259772. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Rob and Melani Walton Foundation?

Private foundations like Rob and Melani Walton Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Rob and Melani Walton Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.