Foundations accepting applications for youth programs in Arkansas (51)
These foundations said they accept applications for gifts to youth programs in Arkansas. Application details appear only where the foundation listed them in its filing.
| Rank | Foundation | Gifts | Total | Typical | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons First Foundation IncPine Bluff, AR · EIN 46-4607601Accepts applications12 gifts · typical $10,000 Application contact, as filed: SHANNON MORGAN Deadlines, as filed: DETERMINED BY THE BOARD Restrictions, as filed: DETERMINED BY THE BOARD | 12 | $122,468 | $10,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE · EIN 13-6406825Accepts applications10 gifts · typical $10,000 Application contact, as filed: ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPT Deadlines, as filed: MAY 31, 2025 FOR 2025 APPLICATIONS. Restrictions, as filed: 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 FOUNDATION'S FUNDING GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA. FUNDING IS PRIORITIZED FOR DIRECT SERVICES AND EFFORTS THAT BUILD THE CAPACITY OF ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON SAFETY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SPACES, AND LOCAL NEEDS WITHIN UNION PACIFIC LOCAL OPERATING COMMUNITIES. | 10 | $110,000 | $10,000 | Accepts applications | |
| The Winthrop Rockefeller FoundationLittle Rock, AR · EIN 71-0285871Accepts applications9 gifts · typical $20,000 Application contact, as filed: ONLINE AT WWWWRFOUNDATIONORG Deadlines, as filed: SUBMISSIONS ARE ROLLING AND CAN BE RECEIVED ONLINE AT WWW.WRFOUNDATION.ORG/HOW-TO-APPLY/ AT ANY TIME Restrictions, as filed: 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 NONPROFIT, GOVERNMENT AGENCY, SCHOOL, COLLEGE, OR UNIVERSITY, WRF WILL REQUIRE A FISCAL SPONSOR. A FISCAL SPONSOR ACTS AS A GUARDIAN OF GRANT FUNDS, RETAINS DISCRETION AND CONTROL OVER THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS, AND ENSURES THAT THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR 501(C)(3) PURPOSES. THE FISCAL SPONSOR AND ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONS SHOULD BE IN ALIGNMENT. WRF WILL GENERALLY NOT: FUND INDIVIDUALS SUPPORT CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (CONSTRUCTION, MAJOR RENOVATIONS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES) PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT TO COVER BUDGET SHORTFALLS SUPPORT FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS SUPPORT BASIC SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SUPPORT ENDOWMENTS SUPPORT INITIATIVES THAT DO NOT DIRECTLY OR SIGNIFICANTLY HAVE AN IMPACT WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS | 9 | $305,000 | $20,000 | Accepts applications | |
| The Schmieding FoundationSpringdale, AR · EIN 23-7262279Accepts applications6 gifts · typical $23,000 Application contact, as filed: LANCE TAYLOR Deadlines, as filed: MARCH 1ST AND SEPTEMBER 1ST Restrictions, as filed: AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS BENEFITTING CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY. | 6 | $125,380 | $23,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation IncSherwood, AR · EIN 26-1569324Accepts applications5 gifts · typical $25,125 Application contact, as filed: SHARON LANIER Deadlines, as filed: VARIOUS Restrictions, as filed: SERVICES PROVIDED TO LOW-INCOME CLIENTS; ESTABLISHED, WELL WRITTEN NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY; ALL INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED IN THE REQUEST FOR FUNDING. | 5 | $99,957 | $25,125 | Accepts applications | |
| Riggs Benevolent FundLittle Rock, AR · EIN 71-6050130Accepts applications5 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: EDWIN KEITH RIGGS Deadlines, as filed: N/A Restrictions, as filed: N/A | 5 | $19,500 | $5,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR · EIN 20-5639919Accepts applications4 gifts · typical $69,250 Application contact, as filed: WAL-MART FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: SEE "HOW WE GIVE" AT WALMART.ORG Restrictions, as filed: THE WALMART FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS OUTSIDE ITS FUNDING PRIORITIES. SEE "WHAT WE DO AND "GRANT ELIGIBILITY" AT WALMART.ORG | 4 | $243,500 | $69,250 | Accepts applications | |
| Enterprise Holdings FoundationSaint Louis, MO · EIN 43-1262762Accepts applications4 gifts · typical $2,500 Application contact, as filed: JO ANN KINDLE Deadlines, as filed: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ANY TIME; NOTICE OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, OR REQUEST FOR INFORMATION W/IN 3 WKS Restrictions, as filed: PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | 4 | $10,500 | $2,500 | Accepts applications | |
| Alline B & Chloe C Davis Charitable FoundationFort Smith, AR · EIN 71-0556734Accepts applications4 gifts · typical $2,100 Application contact, as filed: SHEVONNE COLEMAN Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: RESTRICTED GEOGRAPHICALLY TO FORT SMITH AR AND CHARITIES FOR CHILDREN | 4 | $10,200 | $2,100 | Accepts applications | |
| Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable andDallas, TX · EIN 75-6331832Accepts applications3 gifts · typical $25,000 Application contact, as filed: ROBERT FOX - BANK OF AMERICA N A Deadlines, as filed: MARCH 1 Restrictions, as filed: RESTRICTED TO QUALIFIED IRC SECTION 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE STATES OF ARKANSAS AND TEXAS (PRIMARILY IN THE DALLAS AREA) | 3 | $75,000 | $25,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Arkansas Community Health & EducatiLittle Rock, AR · EIN 71-0607643Accepts applications3 gifts · typical $10,000 Application contact, as filed: GUS VRATSINAS Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: 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 EDUCATION GRANT MONEY TO MATCH CHALLENGE GRANTS. | 3 | $30,000 | $10,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationCoraopolis, PA · EIN 27-4516157Accepts applications3 gifts · typical $7,000 Application contact, as filed: DICK'S SPORTING GOODS FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: GRANTS ARE MADE EXCLUSIVELY TO TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE THAT MEET THE GUIDELINES. | 3 | $22,000 | $7,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Nabholz Charitable FoundationConway, AR · EIN 58-1748037Accepts applications3 gifts · typical $6,000 Application contact, as filed: BRAD HEGEMAN Deadlines, as filed: N/A Restrictions, as filed: N/A | 3 | $19,965 | $6,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Rebsamen FundLittle Rock, AR · EIN 71-6053911Accepts applications3 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: REBSAMEN FUND Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: NORMALLY WITHIN STATE OF ARKANSAS | 3 | $16,000 | $5,000 | Accepts applications | |
| William Thomas & May PitmanFort Smith, AR · EIN 71-6058272Accepts applications3 gifts · typical $3,500 Application contact, as filed: FIRST NATIONAL BANK TRUST DEPT Deadlines, as filed: DECEMBER 1 OF EACH YEAR Restrictions, as filed: NONE | 3 | $10,500 | $3,500 | Accepts applications | |
| Harold S Seabrook TRWhite Hall, AR · EIN 71-6119636Accepts applications3 gifts · typical $1,200 Application contact, as filed: HAROLD S SEABROOK TRUST Deadlines, as filed: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME - PREFERRED BY OCTOBER 1 Restrictions, as filed: QUAL 170 C(2) - PINE BLUFF 1ST - MUST BE ACTIVE IN ARKANSAS | 3 | $7,082 | $1,200 | Accepts applications | |
| Trinity FoundationPine Bluff, AR · EIN 71-6050288Accepts applications2 gifts · typical $40,000 Application contact, as filed: DREW ATKINSON Deadlines, as filed: SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - MARCH 1 NON-SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - NO DEADLINE Restrictions, as filed: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRINITY FOUNDATION OFFERS AWARDS TO THE FOLLOWING GROUPS ONLY: (1) GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS FROM THE FOLLOWING HIGH SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS: LR HALL, LR MILLS, LR CENTRAL, LR MCCLELLAN, LR PARKVIEW, BENTON HIGH SCHOOL, BAUXITE HIGH SCHOOL, PINE BLUFF HIGH, DOLLARWAY HIGH, WATSON CHAPEL HIGH AND WHITE HALL HIGH SCHOOL OR (2) CHILDREN OF EMPLOYEES OF THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES: PINE BLUFF SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY, MCGEORGE CONTRACTING CO., INC., E.C. ROWLETT CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., JEFFREY SAND COMPANY, PINE BLUFF MATERIALS CO, LLC, CORNERSTONE FARM & GIN CO., INC., CORNERSTONE FARMS. COMMUNITY - NO DEFINITE GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES BUT GENERALLY LIMITED TO CENTRAL ARKANSAS. | 2 | $80,000 | $40,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Joseph Francis Wallace TrustMcGehee, AR · EIN 71-6157075Accepts applications2 gifts · typical $27,500 Application contact, as filed: Gibbs Ferguson Deadlines, as filed: Applications are accepted at any time. Restrictions, as filed: Scholarships and grants are limited to the education, maintenance, sustenance and rehabilitation of deserving people who are in need of assistance due to age, illness, disability, infirmity or adverse conditions and whose needs are not met through usual assistance from state or federal governments or from mainline charitable organizations. | 2 | $55,000 | $27,500 | Accepts applications | |
| The Murphy FoundationEl Dorado, AR · EIN 71-6049826Accepts applications2 gifts · typical $21,250 Application contact, as filed: BRETT WILLIAMSON Deadlines, as filed: EDUCATIONAL GRANT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY AUGUST 1. Restrictions, as filed: EDUCATIONAL GRANTS ARE RESTRICTED TO STUDENTS FROM THE SOUTH ARKANSAS AREA. | 2 | $42,500 | $21,250 | Accepts applications | |
| Sally & Keith Riggs FoundationLittle Rock, AR · EIN 87-3893692Accepts applications2 gifts · typical $2,500 Application contact, as filed: KEITH RIGGS Deadlines, as filed: N/A Restrictions, as filed: N/A | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Accepts applications | |
| John and Sue Anthony Charitable TRMurfreesboro, AR · EIN 45-3555793Accepts applications2 gifts · typical $2,100 Application contact, as filed: VAN STUEART Deadlines, as filed: NO APPLICATION DEADLINES Restrictions, as filed: AWARDS WILL GENERALLY BE LIMITED TO ORGANIZATION OPERATING IN THE SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS REGION. SOME OF THE CONSIDERATIONS WILL BE: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCES FOR DISTRIBUTINOS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1) ESTABLISHED AND RECOGNIZED RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS. 2) RECOGNIZED AND ACCREDITED, CHURCH-SUPPORTED COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES. 3) CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS IN MURFREESBORO, AR. 4) CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. 5) CHURCH-SUPPORTED ORPHANAGES. | 2 | $4,200 | $2,100 | Accepts applications | |
| Sondra Nelson Pace FoundationMcKinney, TX · EIN 75-2789090Accepts applications2 gifts · typical $1,550 Application contact, as filed: KAREN FETNER Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: REQUIRED TO BE TAX EXEMPT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZTIONS OR CHURCHS. | 2 | $3,100 | $1,550 | Accepts applications | |
| Vogel Schwartz Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · EIN 71-0782093Accepts applications2 gifts · typical $1,100 Application contact, as filed: ROBERT VOGEL Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: NONE | 2 | $2,200 | $1,100 | Accepts applications | |
| The Ross FoundationArkadelphia, AR · EIN 71-6060574Accepts applications2 gifts · typical $500 Application contact, as filed: Mary Elizabeth Eldridge The Ross Fo Deadlines, as filed: Submission deadlines are posted online at http://rossfoundation.us/application_procedure.html Restrictions, as filed: 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) or public charity status under Sections 509(a)(1) or (2) of the Internal Revenue Code. Funding is not provided for political lobbying, political advocacy or legislative activities, or grants to individuals. Funding is generally not provided for operating expenses of established agencies, grants to foreign organizations, grants for foreign expenditure or debt reduction drives. | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Accepts applications | |
| The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · EIN 36-6116535Accepts applications2 gifts · typical $500 Application contact, as filed: ELLEN LISAK Deadlines, as filed: PROPOSAL REVIEWED AS RECEIVED Restrictions, as filed: MUST BE WITHIN THE UNITED STATES | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Accepts applications |
Gift totals and typical gifts come from public IRS filings. Check each foundation's own site for current guidance.
Application details come from public filings and may be out of date. Confirm the current process with each foundation.