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Who funds philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations in Arkansas: 58 foundations, $84.7 million in grants

58 private foundations paid 146 grants totaling $84,721,257 to philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations 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 $40,180,683 in 12 grants.

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Cause
Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations
Recipients in
Arkansas
Foundations
58
Grants
146
Total granted
$84,721,257

Foundations that funded philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations in Arkansas

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR12$40,180,683$35,550,004Town Branch FoundationTo support the improvement and advancement of K-12 education.apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR15$31,256,778$7,519,139Arkansas Community FoundationArt education improvementapps.irs.gov
Alice L Walton FoundationBentonville, AR3$5,437,846$5,197,846Walton Family Foundation IncTo support costs associated with the NWA Land Bank project acquisitions under which Grantee acquires property for planned donation to charities or governmental units for public purposes.apps.irs.gov
Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL2$2,362,500$1,862,500Walton Family Foundationto support its grantmaking program focused on advancing sustainability efforts in the Midwestapps.irs.gov
Laura P Nichols FoundationLittle Rock, AR1$1,912,750$1,912,750Arkansas Community Foundation IncEstablishment of donor advised fundapps.irs.gov
Town Branch FoundationBentonville, AR3$1,483,314$733,012Walton Family Foundation IncTo support costs associated with the nwa land bank fund acquisitions.apps.irs.gov
Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR1$500,000$500,000Excellerate FoundationDisaster relief and preparednessapps.irs.gov
Pritzker Family FoundationChicago, IL2$275,000$250,000Arkansas Community Foundation IncCollaboration to support early childhood developmentapps.irs.gov
Whitaker Family FoundationFayetteville, AR1$195,905$195,905Circle of LifeCenter for in-home care, expanding the circle campaignapps.irs.gov
The Hussman FoundationLittle Rock, AR1$150,000$150,000Arkansas Community FoundationGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
The Barnes Family FoundationLittle Rock, AR1$130,000$130,000Arkansas Community FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
W R Alsobrook Scholarship TrustBirmingham, AL1$101,874$101,874Arkansas Community FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation IncSherwood, AR2$58,400$30,000Heart of Arkansas United WayStrategicapps.irs.gov
The Freeman FoundationNew York, NY1$52,500$52,500Arkansas Community FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Becky and Bob Alexander Charitable FoundationRogers, AR1$50,000$50,000Champions for KidsTo assist with ongoing operations of the charity.apps.irs.gov
Jan-10 FoundationSpringdale, AR1$50,000$50,000Arkansas Community FoundationDonor fundapps.irs.gov
M K Charitable TrustPine Bluff, AR1$50,000$50,000Arkansas Champions TrustCharitableapps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationBentonville, AR7$44,000$10,000Berryville Community Center Foundation IncTo support three new pickleball courts in Berryville.apps.irs.gov
Riggs Benevolent FundLittle Rock, AR2$42,500$40,000Heart of Arkansas United WayGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Murphy FoundationEl Dorado, AR1$35,000$35,000United Way of Union CountyOperationsapps.irs.gov
J D Walthour TrustDallas, TX1$33,706$33,706Heart of Arkansas United WayUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Belmont FoundationAmarillo, TX1$28,000$28,000Arkansas Community FoundationScholarshipapps.irs.gov
Great Oaks FoundationMemphis, TN1$25,000$25,000Arkansas Community FoundationVariousapps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE3$25,000$10,000Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation IncEducation (k-12)apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$25,000$25,000University of Arkansas Technology Development FoundationGeneral Operating Support for Small Business Services in NWAapps.irs.gov
William C and Theodosia Murphy Nolan FoundationEl Dorado, AR1$25,000$25,000United Way of Union CountyGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Oge Energy Corp Foundation IncOklahoma City, OK1$22,253$22,253United Way of Fort Smith Area IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Godfrey Thomas FoundationHot Springs, AR1$22,000$22,000Acres of HelpUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Patterson Troike Foundation IncTexarkana, TX2$21,500$16,500Arkansas Community FoundationFurtherance of exempt purposesapps.irs.gov
The Rob Walton FoundationBentonviille, AR1$15,000$15,000Arkansas Community Foundation IncSocial Services Supportapps.irs.gov
Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable FoundationEast Hampton, NY1$10,000$10,000The Spark FoundationTo create a positive impact in the community by providing increased access to health & fitness opportunities and education.apps.irs.gov
La-Z-Boy FoundationMonroe, MI1$10,000$10,000The Manna CenterHuman servicesapps.irs.gov
The Loyd Foundation LTDGassville, AR1$10,000$10,000Mountain Home Education FoundationMountain home education foundationapps.irs.gov
Simmons First Foundation IncPine Bluff, AR1$7,500$7,500United Way of Northeast ArkansasImagination library programapps.irs.gov
Better Together - the Advantage Solutions Education FoundationSt Louis, MO1$6,500$6,500The Cancer ChallengeSponsorship programapps.irs.gov
Four1 FoundationSiloam Springs, AR1$5,000$5,000The Manna CenterCharitableapps.irs.gov
George H Dunklin Jr Charitable FoundationHumphrey, AR1$5,000$5,000Personal Pep Rally IncUndesignatedapps.irs.gov
George Kress Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI1$5,000$5,000Arkansas Community FoundationMemorialapps.irs.gov
Starr FoundationLittle Rock, AR1$5,000$5,000Arkansas Champions TrustUndesignatedapps.irs.gov
Synchrony FoundationStamford, CT1$5,000$5,000PerspectabilityFunding supports general operations and programming.apps.irs.gov
The Roy Chesney FundSiloam Springs, AR1$5,000$5,000The Manna CenterMedical assistance to needy familiesapps.irs.gov
The Schmieding FoundationSpringdale, AR1$5,000$5,000Centers for Youth and Families FoundationVariousapps.irs.gov
The Kerr Foundation IncOklahoma City, OK1$4,000$4,000Holy Sews IncFor supplies to sew layetts/gowns for stillborn babies & babies lost in nicu, to include fabris, fleece, yarn, lace trim, ribbon, memory cards, buttons, teddy bears, postage, etcapps.irs.gov
The Crestwood FoundationLancaster, PA1$3,807$3,807Concentric CirclesUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA46$3,806$530Circle of LifeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Covia FoundationIndependence, OH1$3,500$3,500United Way of Fort Smith Area IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Mfa Oil FoundationColumbia, MO2$3,400$2,000Poinsett County Sheriff FoundationNew radios for search and rescueapps.irs.gov
Abb FoundationCary, NC1$2,549$2,549United Way of Fort Smith Area IncCharitable givingapps.irs.gov
Alderson Family FoundationEl Dorado, AR1$2,500$2,500Union County Community FoundationEnt community journalism projectapps.irs.gov
Robert E Dods Family Foundation IncLongboat Key, FL1$2,500$2,500Hand To Hand Foundation IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
BNSF Railway FoundationFort Worth, TX1$1,000$1,000United Way of Northeast ArkansasUnited way/red crossapps.irs.gov
Brown FoundationLittle Rock, AR1$1,000$1,000Arkansas Autism FoundationSupportapps.irs.gov
The Jenkins Byler & Roller Family Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR1$1,000$1,000Mountain Home Education FoundationFurtherance of recipient's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Eric Brown Foundation IncPalm Beach, FL1$500$500Arkansas Community FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Rose Law Firm Charitable TrustLittle Rock, AR1$500$500Arkansas Community FoundationSupportapps.irs.gov
Wayne H Garrison Charitable TrustTupelo, MS1$500$500Arkansas Community FoundationAnnual contribution forapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$100$100Arkansas Community Foundation IncPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundationsapps.irs.gov
Emc Insurance FoundationDes Moines, IA1$86$86Heart of Arkansas United WayFor general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organizationapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Walton Family Foundation IncTown Branch FoundationBentonville, ARTo support the improvement and advancement of K-12 education.$35,550,004apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARArt education improvement$7,519,139apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARArt & culture$6,254,403apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARArt & culture$6,012,105apps.irs.gov
Alice L Walton FoundationWalton Family Foundation IncBentonville, ARTo support costs associated with the NWA Land Bank project acquisitions under which Grantee acquires property for planned donation to charities or governmental units for public purposes.$5,197,846apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARCommunity support/improvement$4,021,350apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARArt & culture$3,769,698apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARArt & culture$2,501,036apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncExcellerate FoundationRogers, ARTo create housing for Bentonville public school teachers, staff and other income-qualified community members.$2,439,935apps.irs.gov
Laura P Nichols FoundationArkansas Community Foundation IncLittle Rock, AREstablishment of donor advised fund$1,912,750apps.irs.gov
Builders Vision FoundationWalton Family FoundationBentonville, ARto support its grantmaking program focused on advancing sustainability efforts in the Midwest$1,862,500apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncExcellerate FoundationRogers, ARTo support disaster response and recovery for current and future storms in Northwest Arkansas.$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Town Branch FoundationWalton Family Foundation IncBentonville, ARTo support costs associated with the nwa land bank fund acquisitions.$733,012apps.irs.gov
Town Branch FoundationWalton Family Foundation IncBentonville, ARTo support costs associated with the nwa land bank fund acquisitions.$616,274apps.irs.gov
Wal-Mart FoundationExcellerate FoundationRogers, ARDisaster relief and preparedness$500,000apps.irs.gov
Builders Vision FoundationWalton Family FoundationBentonville, ARto support a technical assistance fund for charitable organizations$500,000apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARArt & culture$400,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncArkansas Community Foundation IncLittle Rock, ARTo provide re-granting dollars to the Arkansas Delivering on the Dream Collaborative, in partnership with the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and Arkansas Community Foundation.$255,000apps.irs.gov
Pritzker Family FoundationArkansas Community Foundation IncLittle Rock, ARCollaboration to support early childhood development$250,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncJones TrustSpringdale, ARTo Support uninsured costs to repair the Center for Nonprofits.$250,000apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARArt education improvement$210,603apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncOpportunity Arkansas FoundationConway, ARTo support education reform groups with communications support and education messaging.$206,350apps.irs.gov
Whitaker Family FoundationCircle of LifeSpringdale, ARCenter for in-home care, expanding the circle campaign$195,905apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARArt & culture$168,393apps.irs.gov
The Hussman FoundationArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARGeneral Support$150,000apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncCenters for Youth and Families FoundationLittle Rock, ARArt & culture$150,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncBella Vista FoundationBella Vista, ARto support the Foresting the Future Program.$142,550apps.irs.gov
Town Branch FoundationWalton Family Foundation IncBentonville, ARTo support costs associated with the nwa land bank fund acquisitions.$134,028apps.irs.gov
The Barnes Family FoundationArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARGeneral fund$130,000apps.irs.gov
Alice L Walton FoundationArkansas Community Foundation IncLittle Rock, ARto provide general operating support$125,000apps.irs.gov
Alice L Walton FoundationJones TrustSpringdale, ARTo assist with tornado response and recovery for current and future storms in Benton County, AR$115,000apps.irs.gov
W R Alsobrook Scholarship TrustArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARGeneral operating$101,874apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncArkansas Community Foundation IncLittle Rock, ARTo increase the local capacity and leadership of students in the 7th through 12th grades in Phillips County, Arkansas$100,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncJones TrustSpringdale, ARTo support disaster response and recovery for current and future storms in Northwest Arkansas.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncExcellerate FoundationRogers, ARTo renew Upskill Northwest Arkansas, an upskilling initiative that focuses on lifting working adults out of poverty and into living-wage careers through training and education.$76,844apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARArt & culture$70,051apps.irs.gov
The Freeman FoundationArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$52,500apps.irs.gov
M K Charitable TrustArkansas Champions TrustLittle Rock, ARCharitable$50,000apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARArt & culture$50,000apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARArt & culture$50,000apps.irs.gov
Jan-10 FoundationArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARDonor fund$50,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncArkansas Community Foundation IncLittle Rock, ARTo support Arkansas Impact Philanthropy in building their internal capacity, collective knowledge, and collaborative impact throughout the state of Arkansas.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncCenters for Youth and Families FoundationLittle Rock, ARCommunity support/improvement$50,000apps.irs.gov
Becky and Bob Alexander Charitable FoundationChampions for KidsFayetteville, ARTo assist with ongoing operations of the charity.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Riggs Benevolent FundHeart of Arkansas United WayLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$40,000apps.irs.gov
The Murphy FoundationUnited Way of Union CountyEl Dorado, AROperations$35,000apps.irs.gov
J D Walthour TrustHeart of Arkansas United WayLittle Rock, ARUnrestricted general$33,706apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARAnimal welfare$30,000apps.irs.gov
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation IncHeart of Arkansas United WayLittle Rock, ARStrategic$30,000apps.irs.gov
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation IncArkansas Community Foundation IncLittle Rock, ARStrategic$28,400apps.irs.gov
Belmont FoundationArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARScholarship$28,000apps.irs.gov
Great Oaks FoundationArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARVarious$25,000apps.irs.gov
Pritzker Family FoundationArkansas Community Foundation IncLittle Rock, ARGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
William C and Theodosia Murphy Nolan FoundationUnited Way of Union CountyEl Dorado, ARGeneral fund$25,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationUniversity of Arkansas Technology Development FoundationFayetteville, ARGeneral Operating Support for Small Business Services in NWA$25,000apps.irs.gov
Oge Energy Corp Foundation IncUnited Way of Fort Smith Area IncFort Smith, ARGeneral support$22,253apps.irs.gov
Godfrey Thomas FoundationAcres of HelpDewitt, ARUnrestricted$22,000apps.irs.gov
Patterson Troike Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARFurtherance of exempt purposes$16,500apps.irs.gov
The Rob Walton FoundationArkansas Community Foundation IncLittle Rock, ARSocial Services Support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationArkansas Travelers Youth Foundation IncLittle Rock, AREducation (k-12)$10,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationBerryville Community Center Foundation IncBerryville, ARTo support three new pickleball courts in Berryville.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncCircle of LifeSpringdale, ARTo support general operations.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationFort Smith Public Schools Foundation IncFort Smith, ARTo provide classroom grants to teachers within the Fort Smith School District.$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Loyd Foundation LTDMountain Home Education FoundationMountain Home, ARMountain home education foundation$10,000apps.irs.gov
La-Z-Boy FoundationThe Manna CenterSiloam Springs, ARHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable FoundationThe Spark FoundationFayettville, ARTo create a positive impact in the community by providing increased access to health & fitness opportunities and education.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationUnited Way of White CountySearcy, ARHealth & social services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Simmons First Foundation IncUnited Way of Northeast ArkansasJonesboro, ARImagination library program$7,500apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationHeart of Arkansas United WayLittle Rock, ARTo invest in programs that serve the needs of whole families, providing services to children as well as the adults in their lives.$7,000apps.irs.gov
Better Together - the Advantage Solutions Education FoundationThe Cancer ChallengeBentonville, ARSponsorship program$6,500apps.irs.gov
Starr FoundationArkansas Champions TrustLittle Rock, ARUndesignated$5,000apps.irs.gov
George Kress Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARMemorial$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationArkansas Community Foundation IncLittle Rock, ARTo assist the Hot Springs Village Foundation in matching grants that support community programs.$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Schmieding FoundationCenters for Youth and Families FoundationLittle Rock, ARVarious$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationL C & Daisy Bates Museum FoundationLittle Rock, ARTo oversee the preservation of Mrs. Bates' home, a significant landmark, and actively engage in initiatives that honor her contributions to the civil rights movement.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationParagould Chamber FoundationParagould, AREducation (k-12)$5,000apps.irs.gov
George H Dunklin Jr Charitable FoundationPersonal Pep Rally IncStuttgart, ARUndesignated$5,000apps.irs.gov
Synchrony FoundationPerspectabilityCenterton, ARFunding supports general operations and programming.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Four1 FoundationThe Manna CenterSiloam Springs, ARCharitable$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Roy Chesney FundThe Manna CenterSiloam Springs, ARMedical assistance to needy families$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationUnited Way of Central Arkansas IncConway, ARTo provide support to the VITA Program which provides tax preparation for those qualifying for the earned income tax credit.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Patterson Troike Foundation IncUnited Way of Union County IncEl Dorado, ARFurtherance of exempt purposes$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Kerr Foundation IncHoly Sews IncLittle Rock, ARFor supplies to sew layetts/gowns for stillborn babies & babies lost in nicu, to include fabris, fleece, yarn, lace trim, ribbon, memory cards, buttons, teddy bears, postage, etc$4,000apps.irs.gov
The Crestwood FoundationConcentric CirclesParthenon, ARUnrestricted$3,807apps.irs.gov
The Covia FoundationUnited Way of Fort Smith Area IncForth Smith, ARGeneral operating support$3,500apps.irs.gov
Abb FoundationUnited Way of Fort Smith Area IncFort Smith, ARCharitable giving$2,549apps.irs.gov
Riggs Benevolent FundArkansas Autism FoundationLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Robert E Dods Family Foundation IncHand To Hand Foundation IncAlma, ARGeneral operations$2,500apps.irs.gov
Alderson Family FoundationUnion County Community FoundationEl Dorado, AREnt community journalism project$2,500apps.irs.gov
Mfa Oil FoundationPoinsett County Sheriff FoundationHarrisburg, ARNew radios for search and rescue$2,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationUnited Way of Northeast ArkansasJonesboro, ARTo support the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to provide books for children living in Craighead County.$2,000apps.irs.gov
Mfa Oil FoundationMammoth Spring Community FoundationMammoth Spring, ARHistorical museum items$1,400apps.irs.gov
Brown FoundationArkansas Autism FoundationLittle Rock, ARSupport$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Jenkins Byler & Roller Family Foundation IncMountain Home Education FoundationMountain Home, ARFurtherance of recipient's exempt purpose$1,000apps.irs.gov
BNSF Railway FoundationUnited Way of Northeast ArkansasJonesboro, ARUnited way/red cross$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCircle of LifeSpringdale, ARGeneral support$530apps.irs.gov
Wayne H Garrison Charitable TrustArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARAnnual contribution for$500apps.irs.gov
The Rose Law Firm Charitable TrustArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARSupport$500apps.irs.gov
Eric Brown Foundation IncArkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, ARGeneral$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMamies Poppy PlatesLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$287apps.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.