Private foundation · EIN 99-6313915 · Fort Smith, Arkansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert a and Mary Carleton Young 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: 12 grants paid, $353K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Arkansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$353K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in AR
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community School of the ArtsFort Smith, ARCharity$100K
Fort KidsFort Smith, ARCharity$100K
Fort Smith Soccer AssociationFort Smith, ARCharity$35K
Riverview Hope CampusFort Smith, ARCharity$30K
Arkansas Family AllianceFort Smith, ARCharity$25K
Economics ArkansasLittle Rock, ARCharity$25K
Children's Shelter FoundationFort Smith, ARCharity$14K
Fort Smith Boys & Girls ClubsFort Smith, ARCharity$9,000
Fort Smith Museum of HistoryFort Smith, ARCharity$5,000
Good Samaritan ClinicFort Smith, ARCharity$5,000
Fort Smith Public School FoundationFort Smith, ARCharity$3,000
Coummunity Rescue MissionFort Smith, ARCharity$2,000

About this foundation

Robert a and Mary Carleton Young Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Smith, Arkansas, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Robert a and Mary Carleton Young 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 Robert a and Mary Carleton Young Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $353K across 12 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Robert a and Mary Carleton Young Foundation give?

Arkansas (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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