How to apply
Grants to organization by written request only. See foundation website at whitakerfamilyfoundation.org for details. Contact: Alicia Wantz, 12 W Dickson St 1383, Fayetteville, Ar, 4795711700, ALICIA@WHITAKERPROPERTIESLLLP.COM Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A
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
11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Children's Hospital NorthwestLittle Rock, AR | Arkansas children's northwest expansion | $1.0M |
| New Life RanchColcord, OK | New life ranch and the generations capital campaign - phase 1 | $250K |
| Barnabas FoundationBranson, MO | The cabin project at camp barnabas | $204K |
| Circle of LifeSpringdale, AR | Center for in-home care, expanding the circle campaign | $196K |
| The Call in Crawford & Sebastian CountiesFort Smith, AR | Support the families in crisis project | $110K |
| River Valley Fellowship of Christian AthletesFort Smith, AR | 2024 annual presenting sponsorship | $50K |
| Compassion Ministries Ltd Dba Compassion HouseSpringdale, AR | Support funding for stronger together: healing, learing, & support project | $41K |
| Home for DinnerRogers, AR | Home for dinner scholarships & food pantry services to veterans/military | $36K |
| Safe Haven Ministries IncClarksville, AR | Endowment to support continuing operations | $25K |
| Fishing for the FightPinedale, WY | 2025 fund a need | $10K |
| Ddx3x FoundationWilmington, DE | 2025 ddx3x family fun weekend at chastain farms and 5k race | $10K |
By state: Arkansas 7 · Oklahoma 1 · Missouri 1 · Wyoming 1 · Delaware 1
About this foundation
Whitaker Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fayetteville, Arkansas, administered in care of Ben Merryman, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Whitaker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grants to organization by written request only. See foundation website at whitakerfamilyfoundation.org for details. Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Whitaker Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.9M across 11 grants, a median of $50K.
Where does Whitaker Family Foundation give?
Arkansas (7 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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