Private foundation · EIN 45-6417175 · Pine Bluff, Arkansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Howard-Poteet Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Arkansas. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $1,751.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $68K total, median $1,751. 80% of grants stayed in Arkansas. Stated restrictions:

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$68K
Median grant
$1,751
Stays in AR
80%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.1M

How to apply

Letter explaining needs of organization Contact: Relyance Bank Trust Dept, Attn Janice Acosta Po Box 7878, Pine Bluff, Ar, 8705401234 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions:

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST United Methodist ChurchPine Bluff, ARGeneral funds$22K
Sahara Shrine TemplePine Bluff, ARGeneral funds$22K
CASAPine Bluff, ARGeneral funds$1,752
Children's Advocacy CenterPine Bluff, ARGeneral funds$1,752
Neighbor-To-NeighborPine Bluff, ARGeneral purposes$1,752
Pine Bluff Boys and Girls ClubPine Bluff, ARGeneral funds$1,751
Pine Bluff Downtown DevelopmentPine Bluff, ARGeneral funds$1,751
The CallLittle Rock, ARGeneral funds$1,751
Voices for ChildrenPine Bluff, ARGeneral funds$1,751
Area Agency on Aging of Southeast ArkansasPine Bluff, ARGeneral funds$1,751
Depaul USA Inc Opportunity HouseChicago, ILGeneral funds$1,751
Jefferson County 4-H ProgramPine Bluff, ARGeneral funds$1,751
SoarBalsam, NCGeneral funds$1,751
Se Ar Behavioral Healthcare SystemPine Bluff, ARGeneral funds$1,751
Dolly Parton Imagination LibraryPigeon Forge, TNGeneral funds$1,751

By state: Arkansas 12 · Illinois 1 · North Carolina 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Howard-Poteet Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, administered in care of Pine Bluff National Bank, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Howard-Poteet Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter explaining needs of organization Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Howard-Poteet Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $68K across 15 grants, a median of $1,751.

Where does Howard-Poteet Foundation give?

Arkansas (12 grants), Illinois (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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