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Who funds youth development in Arkansas: 48 foundations, $1 million in grants

48 private foundations paid 127 grants totaling $1,047,610 to youth development nonprofits in Arkansas, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Alice L Walton Foundation, with $250,000 in 2 grants.

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Cause
Youth development
Recipients in
Arkansas
Foundations
48
Grants
127
Total granted
$1,047,610

Foundations that funded youth development in Arkansas

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Alice L Walton FoundationBentonville, AR2$250,000$200,000Soar After School Programto provide general operating supportapps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR3$220,000$150,000Boys & Girls Club of Phillips CountyTo support out-of-school-time youth development programming focused on improving the academic performance and social-emotional well-being of youth ages 6-18 in Phillips County, Arkansas.apps.irs.gov
Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR2$198,500$100,000Fayetteville Youth Center IncNorthwest arkansasapps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationBentonville, AR11$63,000$10,000Bryant Youth Association IncTo provide funding for annual programming.apps.irs.gov
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation IncSherwood, AR3$39,707$25,125Boys & Girls Club of the Arkansas River ValleyEducation grantapps.irs.gov
The Schmieding FoundationSpringdale, AR2$37,500$25,000Apple Seeds IncVariousapps.irs.gov
Simmons First Foundation IncPine Bluff, AR2$30,000$20,000Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson CountyGeneral donation for youth programmingapps.irs.gov
Rebsamen FundLittle Rock, AR2$22,000$12,000Ar Kids ReadGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
Albemarle FoundationCharlotte, NC1$21,250$21,250Boys & Girls of MagnoliaProgram Assistanceapps.irs.gov
Clark Family Foundation IncNaples, FL1$20,000$20,000Ar Kids ReadGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Co-Tuw Marion &AMP Miriam RoseDallas, TX2$20,000$10,000Apple Seeds IncUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Bosch Community FundFarmington Hills, MI1$10,000$10,000Life Empowerment CenterTrades for teens and stemapps.irs.gov
Riggs Benevolent FundLittle Rock, AR2$10,000$5,000Ar Kids ReadGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Trinity FoundationPine Bluff, AR1$10,000$10,000Boys and Girls Club of Central ArkansasOperating supportapps.irs.gov
Larson Foundation Co Susan LarsonRogers, AR1$9,000$9,000Soar After School ProgramCharitableapps.irs.gov
Cranshaw CorporationPennington, NJ1$8,000$8,000Joe and Helen Harris Education Fund IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Tyson Family Foundation IncFayetteville, AR1$7,500$7,500Soar After School ProgramAmazing shake eventapps.irs.gov
George H Dunklin Jr Charitable FoundationHumphrey, AR2$5,250$5,000Boy Scouts of AmericaUndesignatedapps.irs.gov
Gnosis Kai Pistis IncLittle Rock, AR1$5,050$5,050Metanoia IncTo support community activities for underpriveleged.apps.irs.gov
Bass Family Charitable FoundationLittle Rock, AR1$5,000$5,000Ar Kids ReadGeneral fund - educationapps.irs.gov
Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationCoraopolis, PA1$5,000$5,000Pediatrics Plus Community ConnectionsGrant for youth sportsapps.irs.gov
The Orvis Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Mayfly ProjectGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Papa John's Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas IncHigh School Leadership Programapps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE1$5,000$5,000Boys and Girls Club of Central ArkansasCareer awareness and readiness for youthapps.irs.gov
The Lundstrum Family Foundation Inc 310 W Emma AvenueSpringdale, AR1$4,000$4,000Soar After School ProgramEducationapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA55$3,824$310The Mayfly ProjectGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Sally & Keith Riggs FoundationLittle Rock, AR1$3,200$3,200Ar Kids ReadGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Farmers Bank FoundationMagnolia, AR2$3,000$1,500Arkansas 4-H Foundation IncSponsorship for 4-h nationals in washington, dcapps.irs.gov
John and Sue Anthony Charitable TrustMurfreesboro, AR1$2,700$2,700Adult & Teen Challenge of ArkansasSocial welfareapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX2$2,500$2,000Soaring Wings Ranch Inc2000apps.irs.gov
The Robert C and Anne A Hickman FoundationLittle Rock, AR1$2,500$2,500Apple SeedsGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Roy C Moore FoundationBirmingham, AL1$2,129$2,129We Care FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR1$2,000$2,000Mayfly ProjectCommunity support/improvementapps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX1$1,250$1,250Apple Seeds IncDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."apps.irs.gov
Harold S Seabrook TrustWhite Hall, AR1$1,200$1,200Boy Scouts of AmericaGeneral useapps.irs.gov
CDCM Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR1$1,000$1,000Boy Scouts of AmericaTo further the charitable purpose of the recipient organization.apps.irs.gov
MR & MRS Gus Blass FoundationLittle Rock, AR1$1,000$1,000Boy Scouts of AmericaUndesignatedapps.irs.gov
Property Management Inc Charitable FoundationCamp Hill, PA1$1,000$1,000Mayfly ProjectMentoring childrenapps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL2$1,000$500Boys and Girls Club of Central ArkansasAgent - individual hhapps.irs.gov
WC and Ej Thornton FoundationDenver, CO1$1,000$1,000The Mayfly Projecteducation and mentoringapps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ1$750$750Beebe Badger Athletics Booster ClubOther civic / communityapps.irs.gov
Carney Family FoundationLake Bluff, IL1$500$500Mayfly ProjectTo further the exempt purpose of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Ima FoundationWichita, KS1$500$500Mayfly ProjectProgram servicesapps.irs.gov
Summit Financial FoundationWilmington, DE1$250$250Mayfly ProjectGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$200$200Pediatrics Plus Community ConnectionsMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Celanese FoundationIrving, TX1$150$150Mayfly ProjectCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$100$100Boys & Girls Club of South Logan County ArkansasYouth developmentapps.irs.gov
The Gap FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$100$100Boys and Girls Club of Central ArkansasFor civic & community engagementapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Alice L Walton FoundationSoar After School ProgramSpringdale, ARto provide general operating support$200,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncBoys & Girls Club of Phillips CountyHelena, ARTo support out-of-school-time youth development programming focused on improving the academic performance and social-emotional well-being of youth ages 6-18 in Phillips County, Arkansas.$150,000apps.irs.gov
Wal-Mart FoundationFayetteville Youth Center IncFayetteville, ARNorthwest arkansas$100,000apps.irs.gov
Wal-Mart FoundationApple Seeds IncFayetteville, ARNorthwest arkansas$98,500apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncArkansas State Council On Economic EducationLittle Rock, ARTo support classroom projects in Arkansas classrooms.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Alice L Walton FoundationFayetteville Youth Center IncFayetteville, ARto provide general operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation IncBoys & Girls Club of the Arkansas River ValleyRussellville, AREducation grant$25,125apps.irs.gov
The Schmieding FoundationApple Seeds IncFayetteville, ARVarious$25,000apps.irs.gov
Albemarle FoundationBoys & Girls of MagnoliaMagnolia, ARProgram Assistance$21,250apps.irs.gov
Clark Family Foundation IncAr Kids ReadLittle Rock, ARGeneral operating support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncArkansas State Council On Economic EducationLittle Rock, ARTo support general operations.$20,000apps.irs.gov
Simmons First Foundation IncBoys & Girls Club of Jefferson CountyPine Bluff, ARGeneral donation for youth programming$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Schmieding FoundationMoncrief Game Changer IncLittle Rock, ARVarious$12,500apps.irs.gov
Rebsamen FundAr Kids ReadLittle Rock, ARGeneral operating fund$12,000apps.irs.gov
Rebsamen FundApple SeedsFayetteville, ARGeneral operating fund$10,000apps.irs.gov
Co-Tuw Marion &AMP Miriam RoseApple Seeds IncFayetteville, ARUnrestricted general$10,000apps.irs.gov
Simmons First Foundation IncAr Kids ReadLittle Rock, ARGrade level reading - curriculum and books for central arkansas students$10,000apps.irs.gov
Trinity FoundationBoys and Girls Club of Central ArkansasLittle Rock, AROperating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationBryant Youth Association IncBryant, ARTo provide funding for annual programming.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Co-Tuw Marion &AMP Miriam RoseImagine and Believe FoundationSearcy, ARUnrestricted general$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bosch Community FundLife Empowerment CenterWest Memphis, ARTrades for teens and stem$10,000apps.irs.gov
Larson Foundation Co Susan LarsonSoar After School ProgramSpringdale, ARCharitable$9,000apps.irs.gov
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation IncPediatrics Plus Community ConnectionsConway, AREducation grant$8,582apps.irs.gov
Cranshaw CorporationJoe and Helen Harris Education Fund IncNewport, ARGeneral operating support$8,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationBoys & Girls Clubs of the Diamond HillsAlma, ARTo support the after school program for the Mulberry unit.$7,500apps.irs.gov
Tyson Family Foundation IncSoar After School ProgramSpringdale, ARAmazing shake event$7,500apps.irs.gov
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation IncPediatrics Plus Community ConnectionsConway, ARCommunity grant$6,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationScott County Boys and Girls ClubWaldron, ARTo purchase updated technology for the computer lab to assist with afterschool homework and tutoring.$6,000apps.irs.gov
Gnosis Kai Pistis IncMetanoia IncLittle Rock, ARTo support community activities for underpriveleged.$5,050apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationApple Seeds IncFayetteville, ARTo support one grade level at five different schools to attend a field trip to the Apple Seeds Teaching Farm.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Riggs Benevolent FundAr Kids ReadLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Bass Family Charitable FoundationAr Kids ReadLittle Rock, ARGeneral fund - education$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationAr Kids ReadLittle Rock, ARTo provide tutors for children reading below grade level, utilizing community volunteers.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationArkansas State Council On Economic EducationLittle Rock, ARTo support teachers with the resources to integrate economic vocabulary and experiences into the existing classroom curriculum-in math, science, reading, and social studies.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationBig Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas IncFayetteville, ARTo support the Beyond School Walls mentoring program with Rogers Heritage High School.$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Papa John's Foundation IncBig Brothers-Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas IncFayetteville, ARHigh School Leadership Program$5,000apps.irs.gov
George H Dunklin Jr Charitable FoundationBoy Scouts of AmericaLittle Rock, ARUndesignated$5,000apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationBoys and Girls Club of Central ArkansasLittle Rock, ARCareer awareness and readiness for youth$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationBoys and Girls Club of Central ArkansasLittle Rock, ARTo assist with the financial needs of the youth programs offered thru the Boys & Girls Club.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationBoys and Girls Club of Siloam Springs Ar IncSiloam Springs, ARTo support existing programming.$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Orvis Charitable FoundationMayfly ProjectBenton, ARGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationPediatrics Plus Community ConnectionsConway, ARGrant for youth sports$5,000apps.irs.gov
Riggs Benevolent FundThe Mayfly ProjectBenton, ARGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationUrbanpromise ArkansasNorth Little Rock, ARTo provide funding for Summer Camp expenses and purchase supplies.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arvest FoundationCityyouth Ministries IncJonesboro, ARTo assist with needs for the children within the community.$4,500apps.irs.gov
The Lundstrum Family Foundation Inc 310 W Emma AvenueSoar After School ProgramSpringdale, AREducation$4,000apps.irs.gov
Sally & Keith Riggs FoundationAr Kids ReadLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$3,200apps.irs.gov
John and Sue Anthony Charitable TrustAdult & Teen Challenge of ArkansasHot Springs, ARSocial welfare$2,700apps.irs.gov
The Robert C and Anne A Hickman FoundationApple SeedsFayetteville, ARGeneral operating support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Roy C Moore FoundationWe Care FoundationFort Smith, ARGeneral operating$2,129apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncMayfly ProjectBenton, ARCommunity support/improvement$2,000apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationSoaring Wings Ranch IncConway, AR2000$2,000apps.irs.gov
Farmers Bank FoundationArkansas 4-H Foundation IncLittle Rock, ARSponsorship for 4-h nationals in washington, dc$1,500apps.irs.gov
Farmers Bank FoundationArkansas 4-H Foundation IncLittle Rock, ARSponsorship for 4-h national event$1,500apps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationApple Seeds IncFayetteville, ARDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$1,250apps.irs.gov
Harold S Seabrook TrustBoy Scouts of AmericaLittle Rock, ARGeneral use$1,200apps.irs.gov
MR & MRS Gus Blass FoundationBoy Scouts of AmericaLittle Rock, ARUndesignated$1,000apps.irs.gov
CDCM Foundation IncBoy Scouts of AmericaLittle Rock, ARTo further the charitable purpose of the recipient organization.$1,000apps.irs.gov
Property Management Inc Charitable FoundationMayfly ProjectBenton, ARMentoring children$1,000apps.irs.gov
WC and Ej Thornton FoundationThe Mayfly ProjectBenton, AReducation and mentoring$1,000apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationBeebe Badger Athletics Booster ClubBeebe, AROther civic / community$750apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationArkansas 4-H Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR500$500apps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationBoys and Girls Club of Central ArkansasLittle Rock, ARAgent - individual hh$500apps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationDream Foundation of Central ArkansasConway, ARAgent - individual hh$500apps.irs.gov
Ima FoundationMayfly ProjectBenton, ARProgram services$500apps.irs.gov
Carney Family FoundationMayfly ProjectBenton, ARTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Mayfly ProjectBenton, ARGeneral support$310apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationArkansas Ffa FoundationHot Springs, ARGeneral support$270apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBoy Scouts of AmericaLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$259apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCamp Caudle IncRussellville, ARGeneral support$252apps.irs.gov
George H Dunklin Jr Charitable FoundationArkansas County 4-H FoundationDewitt, ARUndesignated$250apps.irs.gov
Summit Financial FoundationMayfly ProjectBenton, ARGeneral & Unrestricted$250apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationPediatrics Plus Community ConnectionsConway, ARMatching contribution (general operating support)$200apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationArkansas 4-H Foundation IncLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$169apps.irs.gov
Celanese FoundationMayfly ProjectBenton, ARCharitable contribution$150apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBentonville Fraternal Order of Police Foundation IncBentonville, ARGeneral support$137apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationArkansas State Council On Economic EducationLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$136apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGirls Incorporated of Fort SmithFort Smith, ARGeneral support$135apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJohnson County Youth Coalition IncLamar, ARGeneral support$135apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNational Wildlife Humane SocietyWitts Springs, ARGeneral support$109apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBoys and Girls Club of McGehee Arkansas IncMcGehee, ARGeneral support$106apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBeebe Badger Athletics Booster ClubBeebe, ARGeneral support$102apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationBoys & Girls Club of South Logan County ArkansasBooneville, ARYouth development$100apps.irs.gov
The Gap FoundationBoys and Girls Club of Central ArkansasLittle Rock, ARFor civic & community engagement$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFLH Youth CampMabelvale, ARGeneral support$99apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKamos Kids IncHot Springs National P, ARGeneral support$99apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAr Kids ReadLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$95apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBig Brothers-Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas IncFayetteville, ARGeneral support$92apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDeliver HopeConway, ARGeneral support$90apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWest Memphis-Marion Achievement FoundationMarion, ARGeneral support$90apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBoys & Girls Club of South Logan County ArkansasBooneville, ARGeneral support$71apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBoys and Girls Club of Malvern & Hot Spring County IncMalvern, ARGeneral support$63apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPrevention Education Programs IncStuttgart, ARGeneral support$63apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRoos WorldRogers, ARGeneral support$57apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLittle Rock Diamond FoundationLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$55apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBoys and Girls Club of Siloam Springs Ar IncSiloam SPGS, ARGeneral support$54apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationApple Seeds IncFayetteville, ARGeneral support$49apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGirls On the Run of Central ArkansasLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$45apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationInternational Order of the Rainbow Girls Supreme AssemblySiloam Springs, ARGeneral support$45apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBoys & Girls Club of Jefferson CountyPine Bluff, ARGeneral support$44apps.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.