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The Rob Walton Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Washington, DC, Virginia, and North Dakota, having paid out a total of $107.1 million across 169 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
$89M
26%

AFRICAN PARKS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
$81.1M
24%

THEODORE ROOSEVELT PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION
$44.2M
13%
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Total No. of Grants
61
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Rob and Melani Walton Foundation Inc?
No. Rob and Melani Walton Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Rob and Melani Walton Foundation Inc give?
Rob and Melani Walton Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Virginia, and North Dakota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Rob and Melani Walton Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Rob and Melani Walton Foundation Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Rob and Melani Walton Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2024, Rob and Melani Walton Foundation Inc awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $107.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Rob and Melani Walton Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Rob and Melani Walton Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION, AFRICAN PARKS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, and THEODORE ROOSEVELT PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Rob and Melani Walton Foundation Inc?
Rob and Melani Walton Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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