Alice L. Walton

Foundation

All people deserve access to a life filled with opportunity.

That’s the vision behind philanthropist Alice Walton’s founding of non-profit organizations that include Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Art Bridges Foundation, Heartland Whole Health Institute, the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Founded in 2017, the Alice L. Walton Foundation is committed to increasing access to the arts, improving education, enhancing health, and advancing economic opportunity for all. Through this work, the foundation strives to deliver meaningful and lasting change to individuals and communities most in need.

All people deserve access to a life filled with opportunity.

That’s the vision behind philanthropist Alice Walton’s founding of non-profit organizations that include Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Art Bridges Foundation, Heartland Whole Health Institute, the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Founded in 2017, the Alice L. Walton Foundation is committed to increasing access to the arts, improving education, enhancing health, and advancing economic opportunity for all. Through this work, the foundation strives to deliver meaningful and lasting change to individuals and communities most in need.

Alice L. Walton Foundation

All people deserve access to a life filled with opportunity.

That’s the vision behind philanthropist Alice Walton’s founding of non-profit organizations that include Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Art Bridges Foundation, Heartland Whole Health Institute, the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Founded in 2017, the Alice L. Walton Foundation is committed to increasing access to the arts, improving education, enhancing health, and advancing economic opportunity for all. Through this work, the foundation strives to deliver meaningful and lasting change to individuals and communities most in need.

Impact: By the
Numbers

Impact: By
the Numbers

Impact: By
the Numbers

Since its founding, the Alice L. Walton Foundation has empowered people to live more fulfilling lives – by expanding access to art, wellness, education and economic opportunity. We’ve worked with more than 225 partners on more than 400 grants.

Since its founding, the Alice L. Walton Foundation has empowered people to live more fulfilling lives – by expanding access to art, wellness, education and economic opportunity. We’ve worked with more than 225 partners on more than 400 grants.

Since its founding, the Alice L. Walton Foundation has empowered people to live more fulfilling lives – by expanding access to art, wellness, education and economic opportunity. We’ve worked with more than 225 partners on more than 400 grants.

Alice Walton with school children outside of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Alice Walton with school children outside of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Alice Walton with school children outside of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

About Alice

Northwest Arkansas is home, a truth that Alice Walton has never been confused about. Across many of her projects, she has sought to show others its beauty and value. Alice values the quality of life in Bentonville and enjoys time spent at Crystal Bridges, shopping at the local farmer’s market to cook a meal for family, joining community meetings alongside her neighbors, and finding joy in nature by hiking or casting a line on the region’s trails and streams.

About Alice

Northwest Arkansas is home, a truth that Alice Walton has never been confused about. Across many of her projects, she has sought to show others its beauty and value. Alice values the quality of life in Bentonville and enjoys time spent at Crystal Bridges, shopping at the local farmer’s market to cook a meal for family, joining community meetings alongside her neighbors, and finding joy in nature by hiking or casting a line on the region’s trails and streams.

About Alice

Northwest Arkansas is home, a truth that Alice Walton has never been confused about. Across many of her projects, she has sought to show others its beauty and value. Alice values the quality of life in Bentonville and enjoys time spent at Crystal Bridges, shopping at the local farmer’s market to cook a meal for family, joining community meetings alongside her neighbors, and finding joy in nature by hiking or casting a line on the region’s trails and streams.

Philanthropies Founded by Alice Walton

Recent News

Recent News

UCA announces $3 million gift from Alice L. Walton Foundation

The gift will allow the University of Central Arkansas to expand its arts programming and foster collaborative partnerships across multiple academic disciplines — visual arts, film, theatre, and music. The […]

Art Bridges CEO on Backing Museums in a Pandemic and Beyond

He and his team created the $5 million Bridge Ahead initiative to help regional and metropolitan partner institutions stay connected to their communities and plan for safe reopenings.

Walmart Heiress and Art Lover Alice Walton Gifts $20 Million to Amon Carter Museum

The gift to the Amon Carter is the largest in the museum’s history, according to the press release issued Tuesday. The money will be doled out over the course of […]

Bringing World-Class Health Care to the Heartland

The Alice L. Walton Foundation, Mercy, Heartland Whole Health Institute, and Cleveland Clinic announce a collaboration to expand access to health care, reduce costs, and improve health outcomes in the Heartland.

See the Latest

  • Creating an Arts-Rich Environment at Arkansas Children’s Northwest
    Creating an Arts-Rich Environment at Arkansas Children’s Northwest

    Funding supports an innovative 3-year program to integrate art to improve health outcomes.

  • A Radical Vision: Art for All in America
    A Radical Vision: Art for All in America

    At the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival, three leaders on a mission to make art more accessible across America discuss the transformative power of the arts.

  • Focusing on the Intersections of Art, Nature and Well-Being
    Focusing on the Intersections of Art, Nature and Well-Being

    Philanthropist Alice Walton and Thrive Global Founder and CEO Arianna Huffington share insights on how daily actions can positively influence health.

See the Latest

See the Latest

A Radical Vision: Art for All in America
Introducing the Foundation’s Newest Managing Director: Reuben McDaniel
How We’re Supporting Our Community In Northwest Arkansas
Investing in Diverse Art Museum Leadership