Governance and Values

Giving by Walmart is overseen by a committee of Walmart executives selected for their experience and expertise, in consultation with the Nominating and Governance Committee, a subset of Walmart's majority independent board. The committee plays a role in the oversight of Walmart's social, community and sustainability initiatives and charitable giving. Walmart giving includes the company’s donations to the Walmart Foundation, and other cash and in-kind donations. The Walmart Foundation is a separately incorporated 501(c)(3) private foundation, entirely funded by the company.

Julie Gehrki is president of the Walmart Foundation and also senior vice president of philanthropy at Walmart. She leads our charitable giving efforts, which, in FY2024, totaled more than $1.7 billion in cash and in-kind support to programs that align with our global philanthropic priorities: creating economic opportunity in retail, advancing environmental sustainability and strengthening local communities.

The Foundation’s financial statements are audited independently each year.

Board of Directors

John Furner

President and CEO, Walmart Inc.

Dan Bartlett

Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs

Donna Morris

Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer, Walmart Inc.

Erin Nealy Cox

Executive Vice President Global Governance, Chief Legal Officer, And Corporate Secretary

John David Rainey

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Walmart

Kathleen McLaughlin

Chair, Walmart Foundation Board of Directors

Julie Gehrki

President, Walmart Foundation

William White

Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Walmart U.S.

Julie Barber

Executive Vice President and Chief Merchant, Sam’s Club

Tim Ritz

Chief Procurement Officer

Cedric Clark

Executive Vice President of Store Operations, Walmart U.S.

Javier Andrade

Chief Merchandising Officer, Walmart Mexico

Sara Gugula

Chief People Officer, Walmart Canada

Desiree Gosby

SVP Tech Strategy and Emerging Tech

Diana Marshall

Executive Vice President & Chief Experience Officer, Sam’s Club

Isaac Cody

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Walmart International

A team of Walmart associates supports both grantmaking and charitable programs funded by Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. Walmart Mexico and Flipkart also have their own charitable foundations.

Walmart’s core values guide our philanthropic efforts. We’re dedicated to making a positive, lasting impact and to being fair, open and honest with grantees:

Service to the Customer

Respect for the Individual

Strive for Excellence

Act with Integrity