Funders

The Walmart Foundation, established in 1982, is the philanthropic arm of Walmart dedicated to strengthening communities where the company operates by creating opportunities for people to live better.

Together with Walmart and Sam’s Club, it provides billions in annual cash and in-kind donations—over $2 billion in FY2025—focusing on key areas such as creating economic opportunity, advancing sustainability, and uplifting communities through initiatives like hunger relief, education, health and human services, and environmental programs.

The Eastern Bank Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Eastern Bank, one of the region’s largest corporate foundations, dedicated to building stronger, more equitable communities across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. For more than 30 years, it has invested in nonprofits and initiatives through grants, volunteerism, and advocacy, focusing on economic inclusion and mobility, community vibrancy, affordable housing, workforce development, education, health, hunger relief, and support for historically marginalized groups.

It provides a range of community donations and larger Impact Grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, combining financial support with efforts to address systemic barriers and promote long-term prosperity. With a track record of substantial giving (including over $240 million since 1994) and consistent recognition as one of Massachusetts’ most charitable companies, the Foundation partners with local groups to tackle pressing issues like food insecurity, homelessness, and workforce access while embodying its “Join Us For Good” ethos.