DEVELOPING INVESTMENT STRATEGIES TO DRIVE TRANSFORMATIONAL & EQUITABLE IMPACT IN THE DELTA.
Delta Philanthropy Forum is a diverse membership network of philanthropy, community development financial institutions, and investors focused in Arkansas and Mississippi.
"Being part of the Delta Philanthropy Forum is invaluable as it unites us with others committed to a more equitable Delta. At the Walton Family Foundation, we believe in the power of collaborative investment, combining local expertise and national support to create opportunities that uplift communities."
Kim Davis, Walton Family Foundation
WHY INVEST IN THE DELTA?
Rural poverty affects millions of families, with some areas experiencing continuously high rates of poverty over several decades.
25%
of the population experienced food insecurity in the last twelve months
(compared to 11% nationally)
Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employment and Wages Annual Averages
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
U.S. Census Bureue Quick Facts
13%
of the small businesses operating in Mississippi and Arkansas are minority-owned
$41
at $41, the Delta remains far below the per capita national grant average of $451
"Being a Delta native, it’s incredibly meaningful to witness regional and national funders come together to uplift the area I love and call home. My hope is that the Delta Philanthropy Forum reaches its full potential, harnessing every available asset to invest in the growth of our community and the well being of its people."
Abe Hudson, Walton Family Foundation
18%
of the population has less than a high school degree
(compared to 10% nationally)
39%
of children live in poverty;
50% are non-white
(compared to 18% nationally)
26%
of the population has poor or fair health outcomes
(compared to 18% nationally)
