Foundations that fund youth programs in Arkansas
These 17 foundations made grants to youth programs 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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Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc
- $25,125 to Boys & Girls Club of the Arkansas River Valley, Russellville: Education grant
- $8,582 to Pediatrics Plus Community Connections, Conway: Education grant
- $6,000 to Pediatrics Plus Community Connections, Conway: Community 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.
Simmons First Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County, Pine Bluff: General donation for youth programming
- $10,000 to Ar Kids Read, Little Rock: Grade level reading - curriculum and books for central arkansas students
- $1,000 to Girls Inc of Fort Smith, Fort Smith: Healthy foods program
How to apply: Written format
Deadlines: Determined by the board
Restrictions: Determined by the board
Wal-Mart Foundation
- $100,000 to Fayetteville Youth Center Inc, Fayetteville: Northwest arkansas
- $98,500 to Apple Seeds Inc, 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
- $21,000 to Apple Seeds Inc, Fayetteville: Various
- $14,380 to Moncrief Game Changer Inc, Little Rock: 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.
Union Pacific Foundation
- $20,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Central Arkansas, Little Rock: Career awareness and readiness for youth
- $10,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Mcgehee Arkansas Inc, Mcgehee: Youth development
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 Ar Kids Read, Little Rock: General operating fund
- $5,000 to Apple Seeds, Fayetteville: General operating fund
How to apply: No particular form
Restrictions: Normally within state of arkansas
Riggs Benevolent Fund
- $5,000 to The Mayfly Project, Benton: General support
- $5,000 to Ar Kids Read, Little Rock: General support
How to apply: No particular form
Sally & Keith Riggs Foundation
- $3,000 to Ar Kids Read, Little Rock: General support
- $2,000 to Pt Arkansas, Pine Bluff: General support
How to apply: No particular form
Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation
- $56,000 to Boy Scouts of America, Little Rock: To further exempt purpose
How to apply: Formal letter with details of request
Restrictions: Awards are for major projects except for small community grants and for benefit of all ethnic and religious groups.
Adcock Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Soaring Wings Ranch Inc, Conway: Charitable
How to apply: Any is permissible
Walter O Caldwell Foundation
- $10,000 to Girls Inc of Fort Smith, 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
Tyson Family Foundation Inc
- $7,500 to Soar After School Program, Springdale: Amazing shake event
How to apply: Apply for preprinted application with instructions.
Roy C Moore Foundation
- $2,500 to We Care Foundation, Fort Smith: General operating
How to apply: Standard
Deadlines: 11/15 annually
Restrictions: Northeast georgia area
Vogel Schwartz Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Central Arkansas, Little Rock: Charitable
How to apply: Call for further information
Harold S Seabrook Tr
- $1,200 to Boy Scouts of America, Little Rock: 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
Alline B & Chloe C Davis Charitable Foundation
- $1,000 to Boy Scouts of America, Fort Smith: Charitable
How to apply: Request form, financial statements and budget
Restrictions: Restricted geographically to fort smith ar and charities for children
Property Management Inc Charitable Foundation
- $1,000 to Mayfly Project, Benton: Mentoring children
How to apply: Submit a completed application detailing the project and the community need. Provide copies of financial statements, the organization's annual budget, and project budget. List the board of directors, including their professional affiliations and provide a copy of the...
Deadlines: April 1st and october 1st.
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations located in central pennsylvania.
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