Foundations that fund human services in Arkansas
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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
- $10,000 to Immerse Arkansas, Little Rock: General support
- $10,000 to World Services for the Blind, Little Rock: General support
- $9,000 to Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services, Monticello: General support
How to apply: No particular form
Wal-Mart Foundation
- $1,150,000 to Jones Center for Families Inc, Springdale: Northwest arkansas
- $297,000 to Samaritan House Community Center, Rogers: Northwest arkansas
- $100,000 to Cobblestone Project, Fayetteville: 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
The Schmieding Foundation
- $41,000 to Washington Regional Medical Foundation, Fayetteville: Various
- $15,288 to Carelink, Little Rock: Various
- $10,000 to Kind at Heart Ministries Inc, Siloam Springs: 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.
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc
- $600,000 to Arkansas Mission of Mercy Inc, Sherwood: Strategic
- $40,000 to River City Ministry of Pulaski County Inc, North Little Rock: Community grant
- $30,000 to Hispanic Community Services Inc, Jonesboro: 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.
Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and
- $25,000 to Hope Landing Inc, El Dorado: Unrestricted general
- $20,000 to Centers for Youth & Families Inc, Little Rock: Adolesscent center
- $20,000 to Carelink, North Little Rock: Meals on wheels support
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)
C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation
- $8,500 to Brandon Burlsworth Foundation, Harrison: Furtherance of exempt purpose
- $4,500 to Living Rain Forest, Gurdon: Furtherance of exempt purpose
- $3,000 to Happy Land Child Care Center, Arkadelphia: Furtherance of exempt purpose
How to apply: C. Louis and mary c. Cabe foundation preprinted grant application form
Restrictions: Usually restricted to eligible organizations located in arkansas
Alline B & Chloe C Davis Charitable Foundation
- $2,000 to Community Rescue Mission, Fort Smith: Charitable
- $1,000 to Steps, Fort Smith: Charitable
- $1,000 to Abilities Unlimited of Fort Smith, Van Buren: Charitable
How to apply: Request form, financial statements and budget
Restrictions: Restricted geographically to fort smith ar and charities for children
Simmons First Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Centers for Youth and Families, Little Rock: Updating rooms for youth who live at the southeast arkansas residential center
- $22,200 to Reaching for Life Inc, Star City: Adventures in reading & writing fun program
- $10,000 to Feed the Kids, Little Rock: Economic development/community services
How to apply: Written format
Deadlines: Determined by the board
Restrictions: Determined by the board
Mckinney C & A Charitable Trust
- $18,000 to Lifeline of Northwest Arkansas, Bentonville: Purchase equipment for
- $10,000 to Sunshine School & Development Center, Rogers: 20% cost new school bus +
- $5,000 to Kind at Heart Ministries Inc, Siloam Springs: General support
How to apply: Must be submitted on the mckinney charitable trust application form
Deadlines: Must be submitted between january 1 and june 30
Restrictions: The assets of the trust shall be held, administered and distributed as provided for in the trust instrument
Union Pacific Foundation
- $10,000 to We Care of Pulaski County, Little Rock: Hunger and nutrition
- $10,000 to Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, Jonesboro: Hunger and nutrition
- $5,000 to Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Inc, North Little Rock: Senior services
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...
Arkansas Community Health & Educati Foundation
- $10,000 to Immerse Arkansas, Little Rock: Support youth development
- $5,000 to Settled Souls, Little Rock: Help the homeless population
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...
F Sheridan Garrison Foundation
- $8,500 to Restore Humanity, Fayetteville: General support
- $5,000 to The Brandon Burlsworth Foundation, Harrison: 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...
Walter O Caldwell Foundation
- $5,000 to Comprehensive Juvenile Services, Fort Smith: General Purpose of Exempt Organization
- $2,700 to Bost Foundation Inc, 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
The Ross Foundation
- $5,000 to Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services, Little Rock: What's Next? Workforce Education at Vera Lloyd
- $1,000 to Group Living Inc, Arkadelphia: General support
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)...
Tyson Family Foundation Inc
- $177,390 to Samaritan House Community Center, Rogers: General purpose
How to apply: Apply for preprinted application with instructions.
Adcock Family Foundation
- $100,000 to Renewal Ranch, Conway: Charitable
How to apply: Any is permissible
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $25,000 to Arkansas Asset Builders, Conway: Increasing taxpayer financial well-being through finlit education
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Arcus Foundation
- $20,000 to Griffin-Gracy Educational Retreat & Historical Center, Little Rock: General operating support
How to apply: Statement 24
Deadlines: Statement 24
Restrictions: Statement 24
Co-Tuw Marion & Miriam Rose
- $15,000 to Immerse Arkansas, Little Rock: Growth & transformation
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
Harold S Seabrook Tr
- $10,882 to Neighbor To Neighbor, Pine Bluff: General use
How to apply: By letter, with certification of tax-exempt status and description of need. No notice of rejection will be given.
Deadlines: Applications accepted at any time - preferred by october 1
Restrictions: Qual 170 c(2) - pine bluff 1st - must be active in arkansas
The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
- $10,000 to North Jonesboro Community Development Corporation, Little Rock: General operating support for the north jonesboro community development corporation...
How to apply: Wrf provides general operating support, project support, technical assistance, and program related investments to organizations working to advance economic equity, educational equity and/or social, ethnic, and racial equity within arkansas. Detailed guidelines are available on...
Deadlines: Submissions are rolling and can be received online at www.wrfoundation.org/how-to-apply/ at any time
Restrictions: Wrf grants and program-related investments are limited to initiatives that directly or significantly impact the state of arkansas, and are primarily provided to organizations located in arkansas. If your initiative is not led by a...
Coleman Family Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Brandon Burlsworth Foundation, Harrison: General fund
How to apply: Written requests
Rebsamen Fund
- $10,000 to Thea Foundation, North Little Rock: General operating fund
How to apply: No particular form
Restrictions: Normally within state of arkansas
Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable & Educational Trust
- $10,000 to Helping Hand of Greater Little Rock, Little Rock: Food bank operations
How to apply: Letter explaining grant request; irs determination letter; other infomration pertinent to the grant request.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: State of arkansas
Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Carelink, North Little Rock: General use
How to apply: Written request detailing proposed use of funds and qualification as charitable institution in accordance with line 2(d), below employer id and a copy of exemption letter from the irs.
Restrictions: Charitable organizations which will be given preference for distributions are: (1) established and recognized religious organizations; (2) recognized, accredited, church-supported colleges and universities; (3) charitable institution in...
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