Private foundation · EIN 71-0813230 · Fort Smith, Arkansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Tcm 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $40K. 100% of grants stayed in Arkansas. Stated restrictions: No restriction or limitation on awards

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$1.6M
Median grant
$40K
Stays in AR
100%
of grants
Deadline
No deadlines
Assets
$43M

How to apply

Letter form requesting information on application process Contact: Rebecca Hurst, 5100 W Jb Hunt Drive Suite 1030, Rogers, Ar, 4794055355, RHURST@SMITHHURST.COM Deadlines: No deadlines Restrictions: No restriction or limitation on awards

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mercy Health FoundationFort Smith, ARCharitable purpose$1.0M
Fort Smith SymphonyFort Smith, ARCharitable purpose$210K
Uafs FoundationFort Smith, ARCharitable purpose$125K
Spectrum Independent LivingFort Smith, ARCharitable purpose$76K
Fort Kids Children's MuseumFort Smith, ARCharitable purpose$62K
Subiaco AcademySubiaco, ARCharitable purpose$40K
Arkansas Energy Education FoundationLittle Rock, ARCharitable purpose$38K
Adventurous AlternativesFort Smith, ARCharitable purpose$35K
Monarch 61Van Buren, ARCharitable purpose$33K
Ozark Catholic AcademyTontitown, ARCharitable purpose$10K
River Valley NonprofitsFort Smith, ARCharitable purpose$5,000

About this foundation

The Tcm Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Smith, 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 The Tcm Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Tcm Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 11 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does The Tcm Foundation give?

Arkansas (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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