Private foundation · EIN 71-0747091 · Arkadelphia, Arkansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Olds Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Arkansas. The foundation accepts applications (At least two months prior to start of college terms) and its median grant is $2,500.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $453K total, median $2,500. 100% of grants stayed in Arkansas. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$453K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in AR
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
At least two months prior to start of co
Assets
$19M

How to apply

Request preprinted application to complete for interview Contact: Greg Aud, Post Office Box 142, Arkadelphia, Ar, 8704037823 Deadlines: At least two months prior to start of college terms 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Caddo Career ConsortiumAmity, ARFfa phase 2 project/bathroom and kitchen facility$150K
Scholarships to Individuals for Undergaduate College StudyRussellville, ARUnrestrictedunrestricted$132K
City of AmityAmity, ARPolice car$65K
Kirby Public School #32Kirby, ARGym equipment/project$50K
Centerpoint School DistrictAmity, ARBackpack program$19K
Kirby Public School #32Kirby, ARLibrary project$12K
Kirby Public School #32Kirby, ARBackpack program$9,000
City of AmityAmity, ARAngel tree$5,000
South Central Ar Log-A-LoadLittle Rock, ARUnrestricted$2,500
Clark County Sheriff's DeptArkadelphia, ARU14 tournament grant$2,000
Centerpoint FFAAmity, ARPie auction$2,000
City of AmityAmity, ARUnrestricted$2,000
Percy and Donna Maone Child Safety CtrArkadelphia, ARFood box$2,000
Alpine Rural Fire DepartmentAlpine, ARUnrestricted$1,000
Arkansas Advocates for ChildrenLittle Rock, ARSoup sunday$500
Clark County Historical Association IncArkadelphia, ARUnrestrictedband uniforms$500
Thru PtpArkadelphia, ARUnrestricted$16

About this foundation

Olds Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Olds Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Request preprinted application to complete for interview Deadlines: At least two months prior to start of college terms.

How much does Olds Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $453K across 17 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Olds Foundation give?

Arkansas (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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