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Who funds Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation
EIN 46-0807914 · Springdale, AR · NTEE S20
Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation of Springdale, AR (EIN 46-0807914) was named as a grant recipient by 15 funders in 93 grants paid totaling $41,342,870 in tax years 2019–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$41,342,870
93 grants paid
Funders
15
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2019–2025
as reported by funders
Funders
| Funder | State | Match | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Family Foundation Inc 13-3441466 | AR | B | 64 | $33,632,355 | 2024 |
| Wal-Mart Foundation 20-5639919 | AR | B | 5 | $1,908,200 | 2024 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund 11-0303001 | MA | A | 3 | $1,494,941 | 2025 |
| Tyson Family Foundation Inc 23-7087948 | AR | B | 3 | $1,377,896 | 2021 |
| Alice L Walton Foundation 82-3700633 | AR | B | 3 | $1,276,000 | 2023 |
| Impactassetsinc 26-2048480 | MD | A | 2 | $521,378 | 2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust 36-2167000 | IL | A | 2 | $422,500 | 2024 |
| Town Branch Foundation 82-3575662 | AR | B | 2 | $350,000 | 2023 |
| Arkansas Children's Hospital 71-0236857 | AR | A | 2 | $120,000 | 2021 |
| L3harris Foundation Inc 34-6520425 | FL | B | 1 | $100,000 | 2025 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Inc 75-0964565 | TX | A | 1 | $50,000 | 2022 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation 73-1574370 | OK | A | 1 | $48,600 | 2022 |
| Arvest Foundation 82-3700845 | AR | B | 2 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Mid-America Arts Alliance 23-7303693 | MO | A | 1 | $8,500 | 2021 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc 52-1055743 | AR | A | 1 | $7,500 | 2024 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 93 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | A | $633,441 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202601389349301700 |
| 2025 | L3harris Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $100,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202503189349101810 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $1,352,571 | paid | to support the continued scaling up and programmatic work of Groundwork. | 202543219349103824 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $791,000 | paid | To convene stakeholders across the NWA community for important conversations about the region, and support economic development that combats community deterioration and lessens prejudice and discrimination against underserved communities. | 202543219349103824 |
| 2024 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | A | $575,000 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202521349349310887 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $399,315 | paid | To support educational workshops to provide technical assistance to current and aspiring entrepreneurs on how to start or grow their businesses and establish a communications strategy on the region's entrepreneurial initiatives. | 202543219349103824 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | A | $287,500 | paid | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 202512119349301861 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $257,515 | paid | To support workforce development initiatives. | 202543219349103824 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $230,250 | paid | To support a comprehensive, searchable and dynamic online tool that will provide a directory of entrepreneurial resources in Northwest Arkansas. | 202543219349103824 |
| 2024 | Wal-Mart Foundation | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $225,000 | paid | NORTHWEST ARKANSAS | 202413519349100006 |
| 2024 | Impactassetsinc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | A | $223,878 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202543169349307999 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $150,000 | paid | To support the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Arkansas Capital Scan. | 202543219349103824 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $130,050 | paid | To renew the industry liaison initiative at the Northwest Technical Institute (NWTI) that will support a staff position and program resources to help NWTI increase engagement with employers in the region. | 202543219349103824 |
| 2024 | Wal-Mart Foundation | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $125,000 | paid | NORTHWEST ARKANSAS | 202413519349100006 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $50,000 | paid | To support a hands-on curriculum-based classroom activity related to aviation, spanning all grades in the district. | 202543219349103824 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $25,000 | paid | To support Welcoming Week NWA. | 202543219349103824 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $23,250 | paid | To support educating Northwest Arkansas housing leaders regarding Land Trust and Land Bank successes. | 202543219349103824 |
| 2024 | Arvest Foundation | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $15,000 | paid | To assist the Spring Creek Food Hub to purchase a new inventory management software platform. | 202501819349100510 |
| 2024 | Arvest Foundation | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $10,000 | paid | For expenses related to Belonging & Bridging Year with Welcoming Week NWA 2024. | 202501819349100510 |
| 2024 | Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation - 4100 Corporate Center Drive #205 Sp Fayetteville, AR | A | $7,500 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE ECO MAP PROJECT | 202443179349307779 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $6,750,000 | paid | To support a partnership with the nonprofit Community Development Corporation (CDC) and the "Big Emma" development team to acquire in downtown Springdale and develop a mixed-income workforce housing. | 202413199349102766 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $2,499,500 | paid | To support convening stakeholders across the NWA community for important conversations about the region, and to support economic development that combats community deterioration and lessens prejudice and discrimination against underserved communities. | 202413199349102766 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $1,000,000 | paid | To support the Life Works Here Initiative. | 202413199349102766 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $827,365 | paid | To provide Operations support for the Workforce Housing Center | 202413199349102766 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $753,967 | paid | To support a series of education programming on investing in startup companies as an asset class and support work with local leadership to identify accredited investors who would be interested in participating in a regional angel group. | 202413199349102766 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $592,520 | paid | To continue and expand workforce development initiatives. | 202413199349102766 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $500,000 | paid | To support the 3D Printed Home Demonstration Project | 202413199349102766 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $353,859 | paid | To support the scaling up of the NWA Workforce Housing Center | 202413199349102766 |
| 2023 | Wal-Mart Foundation | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $308,200 | paid | NORTHWEST ARKANSAS | 202343179349101109 |
| 2023 | Impactassetsinc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | A | $297,500 | paid | SPRING CREEK FOOD HUB | 202443189349305024 |
| 2023 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | A | $286,500 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202441369349301334 |
| 2023 | Alice L Walton Foundation | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $250,000 | paid | to support operational and staffing costs for Northwest Arkansas Council Healthcare Transformation Division, including the hiring of an organizational Director and the planning and launch of projects for participating institutions | 202433169349102373 |
| 2023 | Town Branch Foundation | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $200,000 | paid | to support the cost of three cost-benefit analysis assessments for upcoming highway projects in Northwest Arkansas. | 202433169349101628 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $180,500 | paid | To support a comprehensive, searchable and dynamic online tool that will provide a directory of entrepreneurial resources in Northwest Arkansas. | 202413199349102766 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $150,000 | paid | To support the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Arkansas Capital Scan | 202413199349102766 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $145,950 | paid | To support a region-wide survey, facilitated focus groups and one-on-one interviews to gain insight into perceptions, priorities and goals related to Northwest Arkansas's continued growth. | 202413199349102766 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | A | $135,000 | paid | support for the Spring Creek Food Hub | 202442279349302684 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $129,277 | paid | To support Startup Recruitment Northwest Arkansas. | 202413199349102766 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $127,250 | paid | To renew the industry liaison initiative at the Northwest Technical Institute (NWTI) that will support a staff position and program resources to help NWTI increase engagement with employers in the region. | 202413199349102766 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $112,056 | paid | To support the 2023 Housing Education Speaker Series. | 202413199349102766 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $100,000 | paid | To provide funding for legal services to improve the governance and compliance with non-profit rules and regulations. | 202413199349102766 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $25,000 | paid | To support the local activation of Welcoming Week NWA | 202413199349102766 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $1,495,000 | paid | To support efforts to convene stakeholders across the NWA community for important conversations about the region, and support economic development to combat community deterioration and to lessen prejudice and discrimination against under-served communities. | 202323199349103222 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $1,008,790 | paid | To support the scaling up of the NWA Workforce Housing Center. | 202323199349103222 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $1,000,000 | paid | To support general operations in 2022. | 202323199349103222 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $1,000,000 | paid | To support the Life Works Here Campaign (Phase 4) over the next two years. | 202323199349103222 |
| 2022 | Alice L Walton Foundation | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $1,000,000 | paid | Life Works Here Phase 4 | 202313189349102321 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $1,000,000 | paid | To support live music in Bentonville through two programs: a regranting program that supports local music producers, and a curated series of live music performances. | 202323199349103222 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $592,520 | paid | To continue and expand workforce development initiatives. | 202323199349103222 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $562,060 | paid | To work with Tulsa Innovation Labs and the George Kaiser Family Foundation on a collaborative Phase II grant application for the National Science Foundation (NSF)'s Regional Innovation Engines program. | 202323199349103222 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $500,000 | paid | To pilot Startup Recruitment Northwest Arkansas. | 202323199349103222 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $450,000 | paid | To support regional workforce development and talent attraction programs. | 202323199349103222 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $400,000 | paid | To Support development of a regional Supply Chain and Logistics accelerator program in Northwest Arkansas. | 202323199349103222 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $386,853 | paid | To conduct a series of education programming and to work with local leadership to build community and impact investments. | 202323199349103222 |
| 2022 | Town Branch Foundation | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $150,000 | paid | to support a study on funding options for accelerating highway construction in Northwest Arkansas, focused on Highway 412. | 202323189349103412 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $90,000 | paid | To support programming to activate the developing arts and market district in the 5th street area for the first phase of activation. | 202323199349103222 |
| 2022 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | A | $50,000 | paid | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | 202330179349300633 |
| 2022 | George Kaiser Family Foundation | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | A | $48,600 | paid | Groundwaves(OK) | 202313199349313961 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $28,000 | paid | To support the development of a new food hub, which will build out the wholesale local food market through education and support to farmers, buyers, and the local community. | 202323199349103222 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $25,000 | paid | To support the local activation of Welcoming Week NWA. | 202323199349103222 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $10,000 | paid | To activate the Shine A Light program in Northwest Arkansas. | 202323199349103222 |
| 2021 | Wal-Mart Foundation | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $1,200,000 | paid | NORTHWEST ARKANSAS | 202103499349100000 |
| 2021 | Tyson Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $695,976 | paid | GROUNDWAVES PROGRAM | 202201309349103700 |
| 2021 | Arkansas Children's Hospital | Northwest Arkansas Council - Healthcare Transformation Division Springdale, AR | A | $60,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202231309349302788 |
| 2021 | Wal-Mart Foundation | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $50,000 | paid | NORTHWEST ARKANSAS | 202103499349100000 |
| 2021 | Mid-America Arts Alliance | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | A | $8,500 | paid | ART SUPPORT | 202240929349300809 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $1,000,000 | paid | COVID Emergency Preparedness and Regional Response Fund | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $753,285 | paid | General Operating Support | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $750,000 | paid | Talent Attraction Campaign | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Tyson Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $663,170 | paid | ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS REIMAGING | 202121209349101722 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $650,000 | paid | Career Education Support Services | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $629,000 | paid | COVID Emergency Preparedness and Regional Response Fund | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $558,727 | paid | Start-up programming/staffing: Regional Arts Services Organization | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $500,000 | paid | Create and administer a bridge grant fund for small to mid-sized nonprofit arts and culture organizations in NWA | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $405,250 | paid | Angel Investing Community Education and Research | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $350,000 | paid | Grit Studios at Massey | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $350,000 | paid | To create and administer a bridge grants fund for small- to mid-sized nonprofit arts and culture organizations challenged by COVID | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $288,375 | paid | COVID-19 Response: NWA Small Business Support | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $222,500 | paid | OZCast Program | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $165,000 | paid | Elevating Future Computer Science Higher Education in Northwest Arkansas | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $150,000 | paid | To create and administer a bridge grants fund for small- to mid-sized nonprofit arts and culture organizations challenged by COVID | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $120,000 | paid | COVID Emergency Preparedness and Regional Response Fund | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $115,000 | paid | Start-up programming/staffing: Regional Arts Services Organization | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $100,000 | paid | COVID-19 Technical Assistance: NWA Arts Resource Desk | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $95,000 | paid | NWA Business DEI Project | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $77,500 | paid | University of Arkansas Industry Liaison Pilot | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Arkansas Children's Hospital | Northwest Arkansas Council - Healthcare Transformation Division Springdale, AR | A | $60,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202111339349301521 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $55,000 | paid | COVID-19 Technical Assistance: NWA Arts Resource Desk | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $50,000 | paid | TRUE Train Implementation Grant | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $40,000 | paid | Pilot Get Shift Done in Northwest Arkansas | 202113199349104386 |
| 2020 | Alice L Walton Foundation | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $26,000 | paid | NWA Emerging Leader DEAI Cohort | 202133169349103558 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $3,300 | paid | EngageNWA REI Workshop | 202113199349104386 |
| 2019 | Tyson Family Foundation Inc | Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | B | $18,750 | paid | UNDESIGNATED | 202041479349101214 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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