Private foundation · EIN 62-1698262 · Sheridan, Arkansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Herbert H McAdams II Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $289K total, median $40K. 67% of grants stayed in Arkansas. Stated restrictions: No restrictions

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$289K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in AR
67%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.9M

How to apply

Written request Contact: Attn Jennifer Reed, Po Box 947, Sheridan, Ar, 5019409031 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: No 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arkansas Food BankLittle Rock, ARPre-selected by foundation$85K
North Texas Food BankPlano, TXPre-selected by foundation$85K
East Union Baptist ChurchHensley, ARPre-selected by foundation$50K
Uvalde Methodist ChurchUvalde, TXPre-selected by foundation$30K
Little Rock Compassion CenterLittle Rock, ARPre-selected by foundation$30K
CarelinkNorth Little Rock, ARPre-selected by foundation$8,628

By state: Arkansas 4 · Texas 2

About this foundation

Herbert H McAdams II Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sheridan, Arkansas, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Herbert H McAdams II Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Herbert H McAdams II Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $289K across 6 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Herbert H McAdams II Foundation give?

Arkansas (4 grants), Texas (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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