Funders › AR › The Rob Walton Foundation › 2023
Grants paid by The Rob Walton Foundation, tax year 2023
EIN 47-4259772 · Bentonville, AR · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
In tax year 2023, The Rob Walton Foundation (EIN 47-4259772) reported 79 grants paid totaling $78,108,177. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2023
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | African Parks Foundation of America New York, NY | U | $16,500,000 | paid | To support important conservation areas in Africa. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Conservation International Foundation Arlington, VA | B | $14,705,943 | paid | to provide matching support toward a Spend Down Fund 2.0. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Internationaler Naturerbe Fonds - Legacy Landscapes Fund Frankfurt Am Main, HES | U | $10,000,000 | paid | Match funding to support conservation efforts in the Namibia Skeleton Coast - Etosha Conservation Bridge Legacy Landscape. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | African Parks Foundation of America New York, NY | U | $9,800,000 | paid | to provide endowed and operational support to the African Parks Network for the development and management of national parks and key conservation areas in Africa. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | African Parks Network Johannesburg, GT | U | $9,618,000 | paid | to support building working capital reserves for conservation efforts. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Frankfurt Zoological Society - US Inc Washington, DC | B | $2,000,000 | paid | to support the launch of a new strategy for Protected Areas in Africa. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Clean Future Forum Inc Washington, DC | B | $1,898,888 | paid | to support Clean Future Forum's charitable climate action work | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | The Earthshot Prize London, Greater London | U | $1,230,669 | paid | to 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") | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Inc Foxboro, MA | U | $1,000,000 | paid | Program support to raise awareness, engage individuals, and rebuild and celebrate Jewish identity. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Phoenix Theatre Inc Phoenix, AZ | U | $1,000,000 | paid | To support construction and theater improvements through the Centennial Capital Campaign. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, AZ | B | $1,000,000 | paid | to support construction of a new campus through the campaign to transform animal welfare. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Mcpherson College Mcpherson, KS | B | $1,000,000 | paid | To support the Rob Walton Scholarship Fund. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR | B | $932,603 | paid | to support Home Region, Environment, and/or K-12 Education programs. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Climate Leadership Council Inc Washington, DC | B | $900,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Tides Center San Francisco, CA | B | $750,000 | paid | Mosaic Project to strengthen the environmental movement. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | U | $750,000 | paid | to support Phase 1: Advance a Global Culture of Compassion | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Arizona Aerospace Foundation Inc Tucson, AZ | B | $700,000 | paid | to provide matching funding for the construction of the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Frankfurt Zoological Society - US Inc Washington, DC | B | $504,396 | paid | To support the Assessment and Strategy for Africa Work. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | The University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | B | $500,000 | paid | To support the Portman Center Fellowship Program Endowment | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Western Stock Show Association Denver, CO | B | $500,000 | paid | to support the Honoring the Legacy Campaign of the National Western Stock Show. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | U | $375,000 | paid | Multi-Year Cycling Support | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | International Conservation Caucus Foundation Washington, DC | B | $325,000 | paid | to support educational activities focused on the importance of international conservation that benefits nature and people. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Conservation International Foundation Arlington, VA | B | $300,000 | paid | To support the Assessment and Strategy for Africa Work | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Arizona State University Foundation for a New American University Tempe, AZ | C | $285,342 | paid | To support research and design of a global conservation leadership initiative at Arizona State University. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Arizona Science Center Phoenix, AZ | B | $273,000 | paid | to provide matching funding for the Jane Goodall's Reasons for Hope Film and Education Initiative. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Diocesan Council for the Society of St Vincent de Paul Diocese Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | C | $250,000 | paid | to support the Urban Farm at St. Vincent de Paul through the 2023 Restoring Hope Community Breakfast. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Nia Tero Foundation Seattle, WA | B | $249,600 | paid | to support the expansion of Wayfinders Circle. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Internationaler Naturerbe Fonds - Legacy Landscapes Fund Frankfurt Am Main, HES | U | $200,000 | paid | To fund Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Congo and Iona National Park in Angola as pilot legacy landscape sites to strengthen the long-term funding of these globally significant protected areas. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Conservation International Foundation Arlington, VA | B | $197,339 | paid | To support efforts to catalyze ocean conservation in Mozambique. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Bridge2rwanda Inc Little Rock, AR | B | $175,000 | paid | To supports efforts to accelerate the adoption of conservation agriculture practices in Rwanda. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | USA Cycling Inc Colorado Springs, CO | B | $140,000 | paid | to support a three-year strategy to grow the sport of bike racing. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | United Way of Northwest Arkansas Inc Lowell, AR | C | $75,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | The Be Kind People Project Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | C | $50,000 | paid | to support general operations through the 2023 Annual Gala. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | The Nature Conservancy - Arizona Phoenix, AZ | U | $50,000 | paid | To support general operations. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Girl Scouts - Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Inc Phoenix, AZ | B | $50,000 | paid | to support STEM programming budget | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Salvation Army of Nwa Fayetteville, AR | U | $50,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS in Benton and Washington counties in Arkansas. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | National Park Foundation Washington, DC | B | $50,000 | paid | To 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. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | USA Cycling Inc Colorado Springs, CO | B | $50,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Liberty Wildlife Inc Phoenix, AZ | B | $50,000 | paid | to support the Non-Eagle Feather Repository program through the 2023 Wishes for Wildlife Event | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | The Nature Conservancy - Arkansas Little Rock, AR | U | $50,000 | paid | To support general operations. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Barrow Neurological Foundation Phoenix, AZ | B | $50,000 | paid | to support general operations through the 2023 Neuro Night event | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Aspen Music Festival and School Aspen, CO | B | $35,000 | paid | to support the Annual Fund in 2023 | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Columbia University New York, NY | B | $25,000 | paid | to support the Columbia Law School Annual Fund in 2023 | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Mcpherson College Mcpherson, KS | B | $25,000 | paid | To support the Automotive Restoration Program in 2023, including shop initiatives and general support. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Valley of the Sun Young Men's Christian Association Phoenix, AZ | B | $25,000 | paid | to support the Jr. Suns Basketball League. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Arizona Science Center Phoenix, AZ | B | $25,000 | paid | To support Sustainability education at the AZ Science Center, including collaborating with Arizona State University's Walton Sustainability Solutions Service on such. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Barrow Neurological Foundation Phoenix, AZ | B | $25,000 | paid | to support the Outpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation Gym through the 2023 Barrow Grand Ball. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Boston Mountain Cyclists Bentonville, AR | B | $20,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | College of Wooster Wooster, OH | U | $20,000 | paid | to support the Annual Fund in 2023 | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association - Rfmba Aspen, CO | U | $20,000 | paid | to fund Executive Director position and the Seasonal Trail Work and Trail Agent Programs. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Theodore Roosevelt Association Oyster Bay, NY | B | $15,000 | paid | to support charitable programs perpetuating the legacy and ideals of President Theodore Roosevelt | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix, AZ | B | $15,000 | paid | To support general operations. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Phoenix Theatre Inc Phoenix, AZ | U | $15,000 | paid | to support Partners That Heal, a W.O.N.D.E.R. Project through the 2023 Applause! Gala | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | B | $10,000 | paid | to support the Kuki'o Community Fund. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Little Rock, AR | B | $10,000 | paid | Social Services Support. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Nourishphx Phoenix, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | to support general operations through the 2023 Beyond the Pantry event. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Choate Rosemary Hall Foundation Inc Wallingford, CT | B | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Governor Dummer Academy DBA the Governor's Academy Byfield, MA | U | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust Tiburon, CA | B | $10,000 | paid | To support a comprehensive assistance fund. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Fay School Inc Southborough, MA | B | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Aspen Valley Ski-Snowboard Club Inc Aspen, CO | B | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Aspen, CO | B | $10,000 | paid | to provide general operating support in 2023 through the "An Evening on the Lake" fundraiser. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Inc Phoenix, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | To support 2023 Education Program implementation. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Arizona State University Foundation for a New American University Tempe, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | to support the Women & Philanthropy Program | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Habitat for Humanity of Benton County Inc Bentonville, AR | U | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | B | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Valley of the Sun United Way Phoenix, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | to support the Pantry Pack program through the 2023 We Are United for Mighty Change Breakfast. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | USA Triathlon Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | B | $7,000 | paid | to support the Larry Krutka Scholarship Fund. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | World Wildlife Fund Inc Washington, DC | B | $5,000 | paid | To support participation in the Common Indicators for Protected Areas: Phase 2 Pilot. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | African Parks Foundation of America New York, NY | U | $5,000 | paid | To support participation in the Common Indicators for Protected Areas: Phase 2 Pilot. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | B | $5,000 | paid | To support participation in the Common Indicators for Protected Areas: Phase 2 Pilot. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | American Friends of the Bugatti Trust Inc Dedham, MA | C | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Conservation International Foundation Arlington, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | to support participation in the "Common Indicators for Protected Areas: Phase 2 Pilot." | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | American Heart Association Inc Tempe, AZ | U | $5,000 | paid | to support CPR in Schools Program in Arizona through the 2023 Phoenix Heart Ball | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Frankfurt Zoological Society - US Inc Washington, DC | B | $5,000 | paid | to support participation in the "Common Indicators for Protected Areas: Phase 2 Pilot". | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Sandra Day O'connor Institute Phoenix, AZ | C | $5,000 | paid | to support general operations through the 2023 Dinner with Frederick Douglass event. | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, AZ | B | $2,500 | paid | to support spay/neuter initiatives for low-income families through the 2023 Compassion with Fashion Event | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Meeker Mustang Makeover Meeker, CO | B | $500 | paid | To provide Scholarships for Colorado youth to attend college or vocational school through the 2023 Meeker Mustang Makeover | 202443199349102394 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR | B | -$932,603 | paid | GRANT TO NON-OPERATING FOUNDATION FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT NOT TREATED AS A QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTION UNDER IRC SECTION 4942 (G) (3) BY THE GRANTEE. | 202443199349102394 |
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