Foundations that fund education in Arkansas
These 25 foundations made grants to education in Arkansas in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Riggs Benevolent Fund
- $100,000 to Arkansas Construction Education Foundation, Little Rock: General support
- $25,000 to University of Arkansas Foundation Inc, Little Rock: General support
- $3,000 to Oscar Washington Jr Educational Fund, Little Rock: General support
How to apply: No particular form
Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and
- $155,000 to University of Arkansas Foundation, Fayetteville: Sturgis int'l honors
- $100,000 to University of Arkansas Foundation, Fayetteville: Anthony timberlands center
- $30,000 to University of Arkansas Foundation, Fayetteville: Forensic case mgmt & mobile
How to apply: GRANT GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORM ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT GO TO www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants/
Deadlines: March 1
Restrictions: Restricted to qualified irc section 501(c)(3) organizations located in the states of arkansas and texas (primarily in the dallas area)
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc
- $208,154 to School-Based Health Alliance of Arkansas, Little Rock: Strategic
- $30,000 to The University of Arkansas Foundation Inc, Little Rock: Community grant
- $29,517 to Advocates for Community and Rural Education, Little Rock: Education grant
How to apply: The grant application packet should be submitted online at https://www.deltadentalar.com/giving-back/delta-dental-of-arkansas-foundatio n/delta-dental-of-arkansas-foundation-overview. The packet includes a description of the organization, a description of the project and a...
Deadlines: Various
Restrictions: Services provided to low-income clients; established, well written non-discriminatory policy; all information must be provided in the request for funding.
Union Pacific Foundation
- $20,000 to University of Arkansas Foundation Inc, Little Rock: Vocational and career training/ upskilling programs
- $10,000 to Arkansas Imagination Library, Little Rock: Youth development
- $10,000 to Literacy Council of White County, Searcy: Public awareness and education
How to apply: Grant application available online during specific periods.
Deadlines: May 31, 2025 for 2025 applications.
Restrictions: The foundation administers the philanthropic program of union pacific corporation and union pacific railroad company. Grants are awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in union pacific communities that best align with the...
Rebsamen Fund
- $10,000 to Central Arkansas Library System Foundation, Little Rock: General operating fund
- $10,000 to Philander Smith College, Little Rock: General operating fund
- $10,000 to Literacy Action of Central Arkansas, Little Rock: General operating fund
How to apply: No particular form
Restrictions: Normally within state of arkansas
The Ross Foundation
- $351,684 to Arkadelphia Promise Foundation, Arkadelphia: Scholarship Fund 2024
- $5,000 to University of Arkansas Foundation Inc, Fayetteville: ASMSA Talent Identification Pogram (ASMSA-TIP)
How to apply: The application process consists of two steps. The first step is the preparation of a pre-proposal form, which can be found online at http://rossfoundation.us/pdfs/PreProposal_Info.pdf
Deadlines: Submission deadlines are posted online at http://rossfoundation.us/application_procedure.html
Restrictions: The major focus of the Foundation's philanthropic program has historically been restricted to projects that are located in the Clark County, Arkansas area. Applicant organizations must demonstrate tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3)...
Bodenhamer Foundation
- $100,000 to University of Arkansas Foundation, Fayetteville: Assist student learning
- $10,000 to Razorback Foundation, Fayetteville: Support student athletes
How to apply: Letter format with reason for request
The Schmieding Foundation
- $15,500 to Springdale Public Library Foundation, Springdale: Various
- $15,000 to The Fayetteville Public Library Foundation, Fayetteville: Various
How to apply: Preprinted application form describing operation and needs
Deadlines: March 1st and september 1st
Restrictions: Awards are limited to organizations benefitting children and the elderly.
Fidelity Foundation
- $1,500 to Arkansas State University System Foundation Inc, State University: Crosby matching gifts to education
- $1,500 to Arkansas State University System Foundation Inc, State University: Crosby matching gifts to education
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Champion Christian College Inc, Hot Springs: Agent - individual hh
- $1,000 to Andy Shaw Agricultural Foundation, Vilonia: Agent - individual hh
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
The Ted and Shannon Skokos Foundation
- $200,000 to Alma Education & Arts Foundation, Alma: General fund
How to apply: All grant requests must be in writing and submitted to the foundation's address of record
Olds Foundation Inc
- $109,500 to Caddo Career Consortium, Amity: Ffa phase 2 project/bathroom facility
How to apply: Request preprinted application to complete for interview
Deadlines: At least two months prior to start of college terms
Vida June Moll Foundation Trust
- $57,590 to Pattillo Center School Inc, Dewitt: To help purchase school supplies
How to apply: Request preprinted application to complete for interview
Deadlines: No later than march 31st.
Restrictions: Eligibility selection criteria consists of students graduating from dewitt high school who will attend college, junior college or other qualifying education instituion of their choice. Preference is given to those who reside in the...
Wal-Mart Foundation
- $50,000 to Rogers Development Foundation Inc, Rogers: Northwest arkansas
How to apply: See "how we give" at walmart.org
Deadlines: See "how we give" at walmart.org
Restrictions: The walmart foundation does not make grants outside its funding priorities. See "what we do and "grant eligibility" at walmart.org
Oge Energy Corp Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Foundation, Fort Smith: General support
How to apply: No specific form. Application should include irs 501(c)(3) determination letter.
Restrictions: Awards are limited to organizations located in the oklahoma gas and electric service area.
Co-Tuw Marion & Miriam Rose
- $10,000 to Access Group Inc, Little Rock: Family & consumer sciences
How to apply: Letter format with amount and purpose of request
Restrictions: To benefit child care facilities serving dependent, neglected, indigent and emotionally disturbed children in the little rock, arkansas area
Dortha Sue Greene Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Razorback Foundation, Fayetteville: Charitable purposes
How to apply: Letter to mr. Greene requesting donation. Letter should include a proposed amount, charitable action to be performed with contribution and proof of tax status of organization requesting donation.
Deadlines: January 1 of the year of contribution request
Restrictions: Requesting organization must qualify as an exempt organization under code section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended.
F Sheridan Garrison Foundation
- $10,000 to Razorback Foundation, Fayetteville: General support
How to apply: A written request needs to contain: - a one or two paragraph description of the project or need for which the grant is requested, - a copy of the organization's irs 501(c)(3) determination letter, - a copy of the organization's most recent irs form 990, - the amount of grant...
Deadlines: September 1
Restrictions: All grant recipients are required to use the grant funds only for the purposes for which the grant is made. Additionally, the grant recipients may be required to provide a periodic written report concerning use of the funds or a final...
Camden E Greene Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Razorback Foundation, Fayetteville: Charitable purposes
How to apply: Letter to mr. Greene requesting donation. Letter should include a proposed amount, charitable action to be performed with contribution and proof of tax status of the requestor.
Deadlines: January 1 of the year of the contribution request
Restrictions: Requesting organization must qualify as an exempt organization under code section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended.
Walter O Caldwell Foundation
- $10,000 to Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, Fort Smith: General Purpose of Exempt Organization
How to apply: Letter proof of exempt status, financials and purpose of request.
Deadlines: September
Restrictions: Restricted to fort smith, ar area
Greenpoint Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to The University of Arkansas Foundation, Fayettville: Agricultural scholarships
How to apply: The foundation will consider grant request applications from organizations assigned 501(c)(3) tax exemption status from the Internal Revenue Service and which are not classified as private foundations under Internal Revenue Code 509. State and local government entities are also...
Deadlines: Grants may be awarded to an organization's general operating budget or for specific programs/project
Ney Foundation
- $5,000 to Razorback Foundation, Fayetteville: Donation
How to apply: Request by letter stating charitable purpose
Rotsch Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Bentonville Library Foundation, Bentonville: Unrestricted general operating support
How to apply: Letter
Prolacta Bioscience Foundation
- $5,000 to Arkansas Imagination Library, Little Rock: Books from birth program
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: December 31, june 30, august 31
Restrictions: The prolacta bioscience foundation limits grants to nonprofit organizations which are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and align with one or more of our three giving areas. Preference is given to...
Arkansas Community Health & Educati Foundation
- $5,000 to Dunbar Community Garden, Little Rock: Health and education
How to apply: Formal application available upon request
Restrictions: Projects in pulaski county in which no more than 1/3 of total cost coming from the foundation; organizations with annual revenue less than 3 million, have received funding from the foundation in the last 5 years, and use health and...
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