Private foundation · EIN 71-6070203 · Hot Springs, Arkansas

Elizabeth D Wagner Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Arkansas. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $50K total, median $2,000. 100% of grants stayed in Arkansas. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$50K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in AR
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.0M

How to apply

A letter request stating the nature and type of organization requesting the grant and the intended use of the grant along with the organization's status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Contact: Marlin R Evans, 1720 Higdon Ferry Rd Ste 102, Hot Springs National P, Ar, 5015203660, MARLIN.EVANS@COMMUNITYFIRSTTRUST.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

Top 23 of 24 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jackson HouseHot Springs, ARProtein from hope food bank for daily meals$4,000
Salvation Army Angel TreeHot Springs, ARChristmas presents for children age 12 and under$4,000
Samaritan Ministries of HsHot Springs, ARTrailer to go to autions and landfill$3,100
Cooperative Christian ClinicHot Springs, ARBridge to hope workshops for community$3,000
Artchurch Studio Emergent ArtsHot Springs, ARArt supplies and fees for youth outreach program$2,500
Cooper Anthony Child AdvocacyHot Springs, ARStaff gas cards for travel to 6 counties served$2,500
FIRST Step IncHot Springs, ARSensory equipment for childrens programs$2,500
Miracle LeagueHot Springs, ARBaseball for those develpementally challenged$2,500
Mid America Science Museum FndHot Springs, ARMaterials for girls stem summer camp$2,500
The Call Garlandhot Spring CoHot Springs, ARFurnish visitation room for kids in foster care$2,500
Boys Girls Club Saline CoBenton, ARPurchase 3d printer for stem program$2,000
Tri-Lakes CASA ProgramHot Springs National P, ARCost of training for 15 new volunteers$2,000
Imagination LibraryMount Ida, ARMonthly books for 160 chilren in garland county$2,000
Ar School Mathmatics Sciences ArtsHot Springs, ARPurchase flow cells to generate sequence data$1,995
Hs Area Cultural AllianceHot Springs Village, ARArts in the park ai theme$1,500
Literacy Council of Garland CoHot Springs, ARAdult literacy for healty meals on budget$1,500
Muses Creative Artistry ProjectHot Springs, ARRepairs to 110 yr old performance venue$1,500
Hs Documentary Film FestivalHot Springs, ARExpand educational programs middle and high school$1,250
Hshsv Symphony GuildHot Springs Village, ARTools for arts for 3rd through 6th grade teachers$1,000
Hs Natl Park Sister CityHot Springs, ARJapanese hot springs cherry blossom festival$1,000
Adult Teen ChallengeHot Springs Village, ARArt therapy courses during recovery$1,000
Garland Co Historical SocietyHot Springs, ARArchival supplies to prevent deterioration$976
Yes We CanHot Springs, ARCanning equipment to supply food to jackson house$750

About this foundation

Elizabeth D Wagner Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hot Springs, Arkansas, administered in care of Community First Trust Company, tax-exempt since 1969. 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 Elizabeth D Wagner Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A letter request stating the nature and type of organization requesting the grant and the intended use of the grant along with the organization's status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal… Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Elizabeth D Wagner Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $50K across 24 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Elizabeth D Wagner Foundation give?

Arkansas (24 grants), per its latest filing.

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