Private foundation · EIN 23-7087948 · Fayetteville, Arkansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tyson Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Arkansas. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $40K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $3.2M total, median $40K. 100% of grants stayed in Arkansas. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$3.2M
Median grant
$40K
Stays in AR
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$29M

How to apply

Apply for preprinted application with instructions. Contact: Sarahbeth Vasgaard, Post Office Box 1526, Fayetteville, Ar, 4793160799 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 20 of 21 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
CacheBentonville, AROperations and productions at the medium$569K
Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtBentonville, ARMomentary and crystal bridges programming support$358K
Samaritan House Community CenterRogers, ARGeneral purpose$177K
US Marshals Museum Foundation IncFort Smith, ARGeneral purpose$175K
Downtown Springdale AllianceSpringdale, AROperations and annual events support$145K
Experience FayettevilleFayetteville, ARArtcourt operations$81K
InterformSpringdale, ARGeneral purpose$75K
Arkansas Children's FoundationSpringdale, ARGeneral purpose$50K
Arkansas Cinema SocietyLittle Rock, ARGeneral purpose$50K
Downtown Fayetteville CoalitionFayetteville, ARGeneral purpose$40K
Northwest Arkansas Equality IncSpringdale, ARPride event support$40K
Music Moves LtdSpringdale, ARBlack music expo and freedom fest support$35K
Ualr FoundationLittle Rock, ARGeneral purpose$25K
Springdale Public SchoolsSpringdale, ARMedia program support$20K
Arkansas UnitedSpringdale, ARGeneral purpose$10K
Nwa Community Creative CenterBentonville, ARGeneral purpose$10K
Soar After School ProgramSpringdale, ARAmazing shake event$7,500
The Porter FundLittle Rock, ARGeneral purpose$5,000
Fayetteville Student Mountain Biking IncFayetteville, ARGeneral purpose$2,500
Chinese Association of Northwest ArkansasFayetteville, ARGeneral purpose$500

About this foundation

Tyson Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Fayetteville, Arkansas, tax-exempt since 1970. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Tyson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Apply for preprinted application with instructions. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Tyson Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.2M across 21 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Tyson Foundation Inc give?

Arkansas (21 grants), per its latest filing.

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