Date of Graduation
5-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Venture Innovation
Advisor/Mentor
Dr. Shannon Younger
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to study whether and how Walmart's philanthropic efforts have shifted amidst the recent turbulent political atmosphere in the United States, specifically. It concludes that the shift in political ideals during the relevant time period has an important impact on Walmart’s communication strategies and frequency. I evaluated Walmart’s philanthropic decisions through its press releases from 2022 to 2026, spanning the transition between the two most recent presidential administrations.
Keywords
Walmart; Walmart Foundation; Corporate Social Responsibility; Shared Value Model; Philanthropy; Press Releases
Citation
Hudson, V. F. (2026). Corporate Giving in Shifting Political Winds: A Case Study of Walmart Philanthropy, 2022–2026. Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Venture Innovation Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/seviuht/1
