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Who funds community improvement and capacity building in Arkansas: 47 foundations, $15.1 million in grants

47 private foundations paid 144 grants totaling $15,073,558 to community improvement and capacity building nonprofits in Arkansas, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Walton Family Foundation Inc, with $6,076,347 in 23 grants.

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Cause
Community improvement and capacity building
Recipients in
Arkansas
Foundations
47
Grants
144
Total granted
$15,073,558

Foundations that funded community improvement and capacity building in Arkansas

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR23$6,076,347$1,352,571Northwest Arkansas Council Foundationto support the continued scaling up and programmatic work of Groundwork.apps.irs.gov
The FB Heron FoundationNew Haven, CT2$3,950,000$3,750,000Communities Unlimited IncProject-Basedapps.irs.gov
Town Branch FoundationBentonville, AR1$1,661,880$1,661,880Heartland Forward IncTo support general operationsapps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationNew York, NY1$1,000,000$1,000,000Heartland Forward IncCore support for its community growth program and toolkit initiatives, in order to expand economic opportunity in the heartland through entrepreneurshipapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ2$255,614$205,614Communities Unlimited Inc80343 increasing water access and affordability through predevelopment lending to small water and wastewater systemsapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO4$251,550$250,000Heartland Forward IncHealth/human servicesapps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI1$200,000$200,000Native Agriculture Financial ServicesFood, Strong and Equitable Food Systemsapps.irs.gov
Tyson Family Foundation IncFayetteville, AR3$185,500$145,000Downtown Springdale AllianceOperations and annual events supportapps.irs.gov
Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR2$162,155$87,155Compassion Center of Nwa IncNorthwest arkansasapps.irs.gov
Penner Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR1$150,000$150,000Heartland Forwardto align resources, accelerate policy adoption, and deliver lasting improvements in health outcomes, workforce readiness, and economic vitality across the heartlandapps.irs.gov
The Patterson Family FoundationKansas City, MO1$150,000$150,000Heartland ForwardHome community program grantapps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationBentonville, AR8$106,600$25,000Van Buren Community Development OrganizationFor renovations to the Van Buren Chamber Business Resource Center.apps.irs.gov
L3harris Foundation IncMelbourne, FL1$100,000$100,000Northwest Arkansas Council FoundationTo further the exempt purpose of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR2$100,000$75,000Village PlaceCommunity support/improvementapps.irs.gov
Alice L Walton FoundationBentonville, AR1$75,000$75,000Canopy Nwato provide general operating supportapps.irs.gov
Globetrotter FoundationPaicines, CA1$75,000$75,000Native Agriculture Financial ServicesOperationsapps.irs.gov
The Cynthia & George Mitchell FoundationThe Woodlands, TX1$75,000$75,000Communities Unlimited IncTo increase small community infrastructure capacity through regional project facilitation and infrastructure funding in the Texas Hill Countryapps.irs.gov
General Atlantic FoundationNew York, NY1$50,000$50,000Heartland ForwardGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable andDallas, TX1$50,000$50,000Refuge VillageTiny home supportapps.irs.gov
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation IncSherwood, AR1$40,000$40,000Crawford - Sebastian Community Development Council IncCommunity grantapps.irs.gov
The Clinton Family FoundationChappaqua, NY1$40,000$40,000ThriveGeneralapps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE6$40,000$10,000Main Street RussellvilleCommunity & economic developmentapps.irs.gov
The Schmieding FoundationSpringdale, AR1$39,000$39,000Compassion Center of Nwa IncVariousapps.irs.gov
Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA1$30,000$30,000Main Street Batesville IncCommunity programming supportapps.irs.gov
James M Cox Foundation of Georgia IncAtlanta, GA1$25,000$25,000Heartland ForwardSpecial project supportapps.irs.gov
The Haslam 3 Foundation IncKnoxville, TN1$25,000$25,000Heartland ForwardResearch for policy solutionsapps.irs.gov
The Morgridge Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$25,000$25,000Heartland ForwardCommunity Growth Program and Toolkitapps.irs.gov
Co-Tuw Marion &AMP Miriam RoseDallas, TX1$20,000$20,000Kiwanis Activities of Little RockPfeifer camp summer programapps.irs.gov
JJ and Beulah White Char Leg TrustLittle Rock, AR2$20,000$15,000Thrive IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Winthrop Rockefeller FoundationLittle Rock, AR1$15,000$15,000Arkansans for Stronger CommunitiesTo support efforts to improve residential renters protectionsapps.irs.gov
Partners Bank Community FoundationLittle Rock, AR2$14,400$9,400Delta MagicGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Griffin Charitable OrganizationFort Smith, AR1$12,000$12,000Main Street Fort SmithDonationapps.irs.gov
Oge Energy Corp Foundation IncOklahoma City, OK1$10,000$10,000Crawford-Sebastian Community Development CouncilGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Farmers Bank FoundationMagnolia, AR2$6,250$5,000Womens Foundation of ArkansasSponsorship for their annual eventapps.irs.gov
Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR1$5,774$5,774Altheimer Community DevelopmentEducational programsapps.irs.gov
BNSF Railway FoundationFort Worth, TX1$5,000$5,000Marion Civic FoundationCivicapps.irs.gov
Riggs Benevolent FundLittle Rock, AR1$5,000$5,000Kiwanis Activities of Little RockGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
TCM FoundationFort Smith, AR1$5,000$5,000River Valley NonprofitsCharitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Ophelia Polk Moore Memorial TrustHelena, AR1$4,000$4,000Thrive IncSupplies for kids after school prograpps.irs.gov
Elizabeth H & Stanley E Evans Charitable FoundationFort Smith, AR1$3,000$3,000Boys Shelter IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA52$2,537$219Canopy NwaGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
J & S Boyce Family FoundationBroken Arrow, OK1$2,000$2,000Compassion MinistriesGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Howard Poteet FoundationPine Bluff, AR1$1,751$1,751Pine Bluff Downtown DevelopmentGeneral fundsapps.irs.gov
Brown FoundationLittle Rock, AR1$1,000$1,000Junior League of Little RockSupportapps.irs.gov
Harold S Seabrook TrustWhite Hall, AR1$1,000$1,000Pine Bluff Downtown DevelopmentGeneral useapps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL1$1,000$1,000Wynne Downtown RevitalizationAgent - individual hhapps.irs.gov
The James Burton Blair Family Foundation IncFayetteville, AR1$200$200Historic Cane Hill IncUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The FB Heron FoundationCommunities Unlimited IncFayetteville, ARProject-Based$3,750,000apps.irs.gov
Town Branch FoundationHeartland Forward IncBentonville, ARTo support general operations$1,661,880apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncNorthwest Arkansas Council FoundationSpringdale, ARto support the continued scaling up and programmatic work of Groundwork.$1,352,571apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationHeartland Forward IncBentonville, ARCore support for its community growth program and toolkit initiatives, in order to expand economic opportunity in the heartland through entrepreneurship$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncNorthwest Arkansas Council FoundationSpringdale, ARTo convene stakeholders across the NWA community for important conversations about the region, and support economic development that combats community deterioration and lessens prejudice and discrimin$791,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncGFPB IncPine Bluff, ARTo support the creation of an incubator whereby entrepreneurs can operate in a marketable space, grow to become an independent merchant, and work to obtain the capital necessary for growth.$500,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncCommunities Unlimited IncFayetteville, ARTo continue Communities Unlimited's technical assistance and lending program to the businesses in Northwest Arkansas which have been excluded from traditional financing.$400,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncNorthwest Arkansas Council FoundationSpringdale, ARTo support educational workshops to provide technical assistance to current and aspiring entrepreneurs on how to start or grow their businesses and establish a communications strategy on the region's$399,315apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncHeartland ForwardBentonville, ARTo support general operations.$350,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncHeartland ForwardBentonville, ARTo support the Community Growth Program and Toolkit in Northwest Arkansas.$330,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncWomens Foundation of ArkansasLittle Rock, ARTo support The Connection Hub program, designed to support Arkansas-based 501(c)3 organizations.$300,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncNorthwest Arkansas Council FoundationSpringdale, ARTo support workforce development initiatives.$257,515apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncCanopy NwaFayetteville, ARTo support the "New American Dreams" program that will enable refugees and immigrants in the community to leverage entrepreneurship to create sustainable and livable incomes for themselves and their f$254,271apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationHeartland Forward IncBentonville, ARHealth/human services$250,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncNorthwest Arkansas Council FoundationSpringdale, ARTo support a comprehensive, searchable and dynamic online tool that will provide a directory of entrepreneurial resources in Northwest Arkansas.$230,250apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationCommunities Unlimited IncFayetteville, AR80343 increasing water access and affordability through predevelopment lending to small water and wastewater systems$205,614apps.irs.gov
The FB Heron FoundationCommunities Unlimited IncFayetteville, ARGeneral Support$200,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationNative Agriculture Financial ServicesFayetteville, ARFood, Strong and Equitable Food Systems$200,000apps.irs.gov
Penner Family Foundation IncHeartland ForwardBentonville, ARto align resources, accelerate policy adoption, and deliver lasting improvements in health outcomes, workforce readiness, and economic vitality across the heartland$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Patterson Family FoundationHeartland ForwardBentonville, ARHome community program grant$150,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncNorthwest Arkansas Council FoundationSpringdale, ARTo support the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Arkansas Capital Scan.$150,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncThrive IncHelena, ARTo support Thrive Inc.'s Creative Leadership Youth Program to increase the local capacity and leadership of 50 7th-12th grade students, as well as community college students, in Phillips County, Arkan$150,000apps.irs.gov
Tyson Family Foundation IncDowntown Springdale AllianceSpringdale, AROperations and annual events support$145,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncNorthwest Arkansas Council FoundationSpringdale, ARTo renew the industry liaison initiative at the Northwest Technical Institute (NWTI) that will support a staff position and program resources to help NWTI increase engagement with employers in the reg$130,050apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncCanopy NwaFayetteville, ARTo support the "New American Cities: Career Pathways" program, a job placement and career advancement program tailored for immigrants and refugees in Northwest Arkansas that will enable them to achiev$120,000apps.irs.gov
L3harris Foundation IncNorthwest Arkansas Council FoundationSpringdale, ARTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$100,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncDelta MagicHelenawest Helena, ARTo providetargeted operating support and project support for a one-year fellows program designed to create a pipeline of emerging leaders for Phillips County,Arkansas.$90,800apps.irs.gov
Wal-Mart FoundationCompassion Center of Nwa IncSpringdale, ARNorthwest arkansas$87,155apps.irs.gov
Wal-Mart FoundationCanopy NwaFayetteville, ARNorthwest arkansas$75,000apps.irs.gov
Alice L Walton FoundationCanopy NwaFayetteville, ARto provide general operating support$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Cynthia & George Mitchell FoundationCommunities Unlimited IncFayetteville, ARTo increase small community infrastructure capacity through regional project facilitation and infrastructure funding in the Texas Hill Country$75,000apps.irs.gov
Globetrotter FoundationNative Agriculture Financial ServicesFayetteville, AROperations$75,000apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncVillage PlaceLittle Rock, ARCommunity support/improvement$75,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncWomens Foundation of ArkansasLittle Rock, ARTo support the Women's Economic Mobility Hub, a program designed to support female entrepreneurs in the Delta region as a vehicle for economic mobility.$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationCommunities Unlimited IncFayetteville, AR79707 supporting predevelopment loans to help small southern water and wastewater systems unlock federal infrastructure financing to ensure healthy water$50,000apps.irs.gov
General Atlantic FoundationHeartland ForwardBentonville, ARGeneral & Unrestricted$50,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncNorthwest Arkansas Council FoundationSpringdale, ARTo support a hands-on curriculum-based classroom activity related to aviation, spanning all grades in the district.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable andRefuge VillageN Little Rock, ARTiny home support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncCanopy NwaFayetteville, ARTo support a Housing Coordinator position and to pilot innovative transportation solutions for recently resettled refugees in Northwest Arkansas.$45,709apps.irs.gov
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation IncCrawford - Sebastian Community Development Council IncFort Smith, ARCommunity grant$40,000apps.irs.gov
Tyson Family Foundation IncDowntown Fayetteville CoalitionFayetteville, ARGeneral purpose$40,000apps.irs.gov
The Clinton Family FoundationThriveHelena, ARGeneral$40,000apps.irs.gov
The Schmieding FoundationCompassion Center of Nwa IncSpringdale, ARVarious$39,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncMain Street Siloam Springs IncSiloam Springs, ARTo provide Support for Inclusive Programming in Downtown Siloam Springs.$38,928apps.irs.gov
Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation IncMain Street Batesville IncBatesville, ARCommunity programming support$30,000apps.irs.gov
James M Cox Foundation of Georgia IncHeartland ForwardBentonville, ARSpecial project support$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Haslam 3 Foundation IncHeartland ForwardBentonville, ARResearch for policy solutions$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Morgridge Family FoundationHeartland ForwardBentonville, ARCommunity Growth Program and Toolkit$25,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncNorthwest Arkansas Council FoundationSpringdale, ARTo support Welcoming Week NWA.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncThriveWest Helena, ARArt & culture$25,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationVan Buren Community Development OrganizationVan Buren, ARFor renovations to the Van Buren Chamber Business Resource Center.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncNorthwest Arkansas Council FoundationSpringdale, ARTo support educating Northwest Arkansas housing leaders regarding Land Trust and Land Bank successes.$23,250apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationBentonville-Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce Foundation IncBentonville, ARFor operation support for Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce.$20,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationFort Smith Chamber Economic Development Foundation IncFort Smith, ARTo promote the Fort Smith area to maintain current business relationships, support company expansions, and attract new businesses to the area.$20,000apps.irs.gov
Co-Tuw Marion &AMP Miriam RoseKiwanis Activities of Little RockLittle Rock, ARPfeifer camp summer program$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Winthrop Rockefeller FoundationArkansans for Stronger CommunitiesLittle Rock, ARTo support efforts to improve residential renters protections$15,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationNorthwest Arkansas Council FoundationSpringdale, ARTo assist the Spring Creek Food Hub to purchase a new inventory management software platform.$15,000apps.irs.gov
JJ and Beulah White Char Leg TrustThrive IncHelena, ARCharitable$15,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncHeartland ForwardBentonville, ARIn-Kind Donation of equipment.$12,688apps.irs.gov
The Griffin Charitable OrganizationMain Street Fort SmithFort Smith, ARDonation$12,000apps.irs.gov
Oge Energy Corp Foundation IncCrawford-Sebastian Community Development CouncilFort Smith, ARGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationMain Street RussellvilleRussellville, ARCommunity & economic development$10,000apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationNorth Little Rock Chamber FoundationNorth Little Rock, ARCommunity & economic development$10,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationNorthwest Arkansas Council FoundationSpringdale, ARFor expenses related to Belonging & Bridging Year with Welcoming Week NWA 2024.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationRotary Club of BryantBryant, ARTo help support the community kid's closet providing clothing and beds.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Partners Bank Community FoundationDelta MagicHelena, ARGeneral$9,400apps.irs.gov
Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation IncAltheimer Community DevelopmentAltheimer, AREducational programs$5,774apps.irs.gov
Partners Bank Community FoundationBoys Girls Adults Community Development CenterMarvell, ARGeneral$5,000apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationCrawford Sebastian Community Development Council IncFort Smith, ARHealth & social services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationDowntown PartnershipLittle Rock, ARCulture & arts$5,000apps.irs.gov
Riggs Benevolent FundKiwanis Activities of Little RockLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
BNSF Railway FoundationMarion Civic FoundationMarion, ARCivic$5,000apps.irs.gov
JJ and Beulah White Char Leg TrustMarvell Civic Club IncMarvell, ARCharitable$5,000apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationRefuge VillageN Little Rock, AROther$5,000apps.irs.gov
TCM FoundationRiver Valley NonprofitsFort Smith, ARCharitable purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationWestern Benton County PartnershipGentry, ARCommunity & economic development$5,000apps.irs.gov
Farmers Bank FoundationWomens Foundation of ArkansasLittle Rock, ARSponsorship for their annual event$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ophelia Polk Moore Memorial TrustThrive IncHelena, ARSupplies for kids after school progr$4,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationMain Street Siloam Springs IncSiloam Springs, ARTo assist with new signage to direct traffic to downtown Siloam.$3,600apps.irs.gov
Elizabeth H & Stanley E Evans Charitable FoundationBoys Shelter IncFort Smith, ARCharitable$3,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationJunior Auxiliary of Mountain Home Arkansas IncMountain Home, ARTo support the Feed The Family program.$3,000apps.irs.gov
J & S Boyce Family FoundationCompassion MinistriesSpringdale, ARGeneral fund$2,000apps.irs.gov
Howard Poteet FoundationPine Bluff Downtown DevelopmentPine Bluff, ARGeneral funds$1,751apps.irs.gov
Farmers Bank FoundationDeveloping Howard CountyNashville, ARQuarterly donation to fund their economic development officer$1,250apps.irs.gov
Brown FoundationJunior League of Little RockLittle Rock, ARSupport$1,000apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationKickstart Cleveland County Community Development IncRison, ARCommunity improvement, capacity building$1,000apps.irs.gov
Harold S Seabrook TrustPine Bluff Downtown DevelopmentPine Bluff, ARGeneral use$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationWynne Downtown RevitalizationWynne, ARAgent - individual hh$1,000apps.irs.gov
Tyson Family Foundation IncChinese Association of Northwest ArkansasFayetteville, ARGeneral purpose$500apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationDe Queen Rotary Club Foundation IncDe Queen, ARCommunity improvement, capacity building$300apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationHope Downtown Network IncHope, ARCommunity improvement, capacity building$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCanopy NwaFayetteville, ARGeneral support$219apps.irs.gov
The James Burton Blair Family Foundation IncHistoric Cane Hill IncCanehill, ARUnrestricted$200apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationArkadelphia Band BoostersArkadelphia, ARGeneral support$198apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJunior League of Northwest Arkansas IncLowell, ARGeneral support$190apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationYadkin Restoration Project IncJonesboro, ARGeneral support$136apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJunior League of Little Rock IncLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$111apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJunior League of Texarkana IncTexarkana, ARGeneral support$107apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCommunities Unlimited IncFayetteville, ARGeneral support$102apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Hub of Ouachita CountyCamden, ARGeneral support$98apps.irs.gov

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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.