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The Walton Family Foundation is, at its core, a family-led foundation. Three generations of the descendants of our founders, Sam and Helen Walton, and their spouses, work together to lead the foundation and create access to opportunity for people and communities. We work in three areas: improving K-12 education, protecting rivers and oceans and the communities they support, and investing in our home region of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization to foster an environment where all associates THRIVE and belong. We do this by creating: • a culture committed to continuous learning that recognizes and values differences • an environment of respect and connection to learn from the richness of identities, experiences, and perspectives • fair access for all to opportunities for growth and advancement

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Philanthropy

Company size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Bentonville, Arkansas

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Nonprofit

Founded

1987

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K-12 Education, Quality of Life in Our Home Region, and Environment

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Under Elsa Vega's leadership, SONAPESCAL has become a vital organization for Peru's artisanal fishing community. The society represents six major fishing organizations, accounting for nearly 30% of the country's mahi-mahi and jumbo flying squid operations, which involve around 1,300 vessels. These fisheries are crucial to the livelihoods of thousands of small-scale fishers and their communities, and Vega's work with SONAPESCAL is helping to ensure their sustainability and prosperity for generations to come. Learn more: https://ow.ly/B2mP50UC2Hz
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Indonesia is setting the bar for sustainable seafood systems! Its new traceability system Stelina helps the government and businesses collaborate more seamlessly — a great example of how bold, ambitious thinking and collaboration can help tackle complex problems like protecting our oceans.

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Gen Z is optimistic about the future, but many feel unprepared for it. Our Voices of Gen Z study reveals that nearly 80% of Gen Zers believe they have a bright future ahead, yet 49% said they do not feel prepared for what’s to come. 📊 A key factor? Classroom engagement. Students who feel engaged in school are more likely to believe in their potential and feel ready to succeed. In The New York Times, Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop explore what is contributing to lack of preparedness and how goal-setting, building student agency, and offering real-world learning experiences can be a game changer for students. 💡 Read more on how engaging education and goal-setting can unlock Gen Z’s potential: https://ow.ly/S6M550UI2Zq
Opinion | Giving Kids Some Autonomy Has Surprising Results https://www.nytimes.com
As the founder of Anthropocene Alliance, Harriet Festing is on a mission to support grassroots communities on the frontlines of climate change. Inspired by local heroes like Jackie Jones, who fought tirelessly to address flooding in her community of Reidsville, Georgia, Festing works to amplify the voices of those most impacted by environmental injustice. Through Anthropocene Alliance, Festing connects communities facing similar challenges, providing them with the resources and support they need to build resilience and advocate for change. Read more: https://ow.ly/LF8q50UC2ru
From the moment that fish comes up in the net, that’s the start of a process that gets that fish to somebody’s dinner plate.” The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association works to enhance and protect the health of the ocean by working with local fishermen. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ACZt50UExAX
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🚀 Apply to join the 2025 1954 Project Luminary Cohort! The 1954 Project is The CAFE Group's initiative dedicated to transforming educational outcomes for Black students and communities. Inspired by the promise of Brown v. Board of Education, The 1954 Project connects visionary leaders in education with catalytic resources to drive systemic change. We are searching for bold leaders who are creating impact in any of these three areas: - Innovation in Teaching & Learning: Developing culturally affirming education models. - Diversity in Education: Increasing Black leadership in education. - Pathways to Economic Mobility: Strengthening education-to-career opportunities. The 1954 Project Luminaries receive: - $1M in unrestricted, transformational funding over three years. - Personalized mentorship and leadership development. - Access to a catalytic network of peers and supporters. How to Apply: 1️⃣ Complete the eligibility form no later than February 23, 2025. 2️⃣ If eligible, submit the full application between February 3–28, 2025. 📲 Learn more about The 1954 Project and the Luminary Award: https://lnkd.in/ez63bqSn.#LeadWithLove #1954Project #EducationEquity
As the first Indigenous member of Colorado’s water board, Lorelei Cloud helps normalize Tribal involvement in water decision making. Her inspiration for this work? Her grandmother. Learn more: https://ow.ly/GR9F50UC0Y5

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