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 Walton at Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville Arkansas

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.

Alice Walton at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

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

A Message to Our Communities

In light of recent legislation passed in the state of Arkansas that targets the LGBTQ+ community, I share my concerns, and offer a message of welcome and belonging.

Spelman College Announces $250M Comprehensive Campaign Supporting Scholarships, Endowed Professorships and Innovative Programs

The Atlanta-based liberal arts powerhouse dedicated to the education and empowerment of women of African descent has received gifts from many funders, including the Alice L. Walton Foundation.

Bringing Art to Arkansas Youth

When you think of Arkansas, art may not be the first word to come to mind but don’t tell that to Alice Walton who has built a world class art .

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.

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  • Serving Students and the Community with Well-Designed Housing
    Serving Students and the Community with Well-Designed Housing

    A new complex planned to open in 2026 includes housing options for Alice L. Walton School of Medicine students.

  • 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.

See the Latest

See the Latest

Connecting Visual and Performing Arts to Inspire the Next Generation
Creating an Arts-Rich Environment at Arkansas Children’s Northwest
How We’re Supporting Our Community In Northwest Arkansas
A Radical Vision: Art for All in America