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.

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.

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.

22M

individuals impacted to date through foundation funding

22M

individuals impacted to date through foundation funding

individuals impacted to date through foundation funding

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

‘Even children that can’t come…we hope we can reach’

NBC’s Harry Smith took a tour of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art with Alice Walton, who is providing free access to world-class art for tens of thousands of children […]

School announces next steps in its development, including a new name, building plans, and location

Bentonville, Ark. (June 30, 2022) – Today, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine announces the next steps in its development, including a new name reflecting its founder’s commitment and plans for a state-of-the-art medical education facility to be built in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Alice Walton Inducted into the National Cutting Horse Association Members Hall of Fame

In 2020, Alice Walton was inducted into the National Cutting Horse Association Members Hall of Fame, one of the association’s highest honors. “While I may have hung up my spurs, I’ll always be a cowgirl,”

Alice Walton Awarded The 2022 Getty Medal

The J. Paul Getty Medal, the highest honor bestowed by The J Paul Getty Trust, recognizes extraordinary contributions to the practice, understanding, and support of the arts and humanities.

See the Latest

  • Connecting Visual and Performing Arts to Inspire the Next Generation
    Connecting Visual and Performing Arts to Inspire the Next Generation

    Students on field trips to Crystal Bridges experience art and jazz, thanks to a unique program with Jazz at Lincoln Center

  • Investing in Diverse Art Museum Leadership
    Investing in Diverse Art Museum Leadership

    Expanding access to the arts is one of Alice Walton’s lifelong passions, from opening Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in 2005 to creating Art Bridges Foundation in 2017.

  • Introducing the Foundation’s Newest Managing Director: Reuben McDaniel
    Introducing the Foundation’s Newest Managing Director: Reuben McDaniel

    Welcoming Reuben McDaniel to the Alice L. Walton Foundation team and ushering in the next chapter of growth.

See the Latest

See the Latest

Investing in Diverse Art Museum Leadership
Introducing the Foundation’s Newest Managing Director: Reuben McDaniel
Connecting Visual and Performing Arts to Inspire the Next Generation
How We’re Supporting Our Community In Northwest Arkansas