Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in Arkansas
185 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Arkansas, holding $15B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 22 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Family Foundation Incsince 1988 | Bentonville, AR | $522M1,024 grants · 2024 | $200K | Preselected only | $7.1B |
| Wal-Mart Foundationsince 2006 | Bentonville, AR | $112M148 grants · 2024 | $400K | Yes | $23M |
| Rob and Melani Walton Foundationsince 2016 | Bentonville, AR | $107M61 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $441M |
| Windgate Charitable Trustsince 2000 | Little Rock, AR | $106M341 grants · 2025 | $55K | Preselected only | $421M |
| Alice L Walton Foundationsince 2019 | Bentonville, AR | $47M95 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $4.4B |
| Jesus Fundsince 2004 | Little Rock, AR | $40M1 grants · 2025 | $40M | Preselected only | $761M |
| Town Branch Foundationsince 2018 | Bentonville, AR | $30M63 grants · 2024 | $250K | Preselected only | $500M |
| Alumbra Innovations Foundationsince 2019 | Bentonville, AR | $28M137 grants · 2024 | $70K | Preselected only | $113M |
| Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation Incsince 2004 | Fayetteville, AR | $27M1 grants · 2025 | $27M | Yes | $484M |
| Penner Family Foundationsince 2017 | Bentonville, AR | $25M81 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $85M |
| John and Ashley Rausch Family Chari Table Foundationsince 2026 | Fayetteville, AR | $8.7M7 grants · 2025 | $250K | Preselected only | $51M |
| Charles a Frueauff Foundation Incsince 1951 | Little Rock, AR | $6.5M1 grants · 2024 | $6.5M | Yes | $71M |
| Winthrop Rockefeller Foundationsince 1963 | Little Rock, AR | $6.5M106 grants · 2024 | $30K | Yes | $152M |
| Blue and You Foundationsince 2001 | Little Rock, AR | $5.6M1 grants · 2024 | $5.6M | Yes | $81M |
| Arvest Foundationsince 2019 | Bentonville, AR | $4.3M562 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $21M |
| Murphy USA Charitable Foundation Incsince 2015 | El Dorado, AR | $4.2M1 grants · 2024 | $4.2M | Preselected only | $24M |
| Murphy Foundationsince 1959 | El Dorado, AR | $3.7M61 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $17M |
| Becky and Bob Alexander Charitable Foundationsince 2021 | Rogers, AR | $3.5M35 grants · 2024 | $8,000 | Preselected only | $39M |
| Tyson Foundation Incsince 1970 | Fayetteville, AR | $3.2M21 grants · 2024 | $40K | Yes | $29M |
| Trinity Foundationsince 1953 | Pine Bluff, AR | $2.8M28 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $14M |
| Schmieding Foundation Termsince 1999 | Springdale, AR | $2.4M108 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $12M |
| Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Incsince 2008 | Sherwood, AR | $2.1M47 grants · 2024 | $26K | Yes | $19M |
| Whitaker Family Foundationsince 2015 | Fayetteville, AR | $1.9M11 grants · 2025 | $50K | Yes | $20M |
| The Tcm Foundationsince 1998 | Fort Smith, AR | $1.6M11 grants · 2024 | $40K | Preselected only | $43M |
| Rick C & Belinda G Foundationsince 2014 | Fayetteville, AR | $1.5M13 grants · 2025 | $75K | Preselected only | $30M |
| Hussman Family Foundationsince 2015 | Little Rock, AR | $1.4M28 grants · 2025 | $2,250 | Yes | $6.6M |
| Stenkirke Family Foundationsince 2019 | Rogers, AR | $1.3M28 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Wend II Incsince 2018 | Bentonville, AR | $1.2M5 grants · 2025 | $175K | Preselected only | $154M |
| Bozie Foundationsince 2021 | Bentonville, AR | $1.0M24 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $19M |
| McMillon Family Foundationsince 2025 | Bentonville, AR | $1.0M2 grants · 2025 | $500K | Preselected only | $9.1M |
| George H Dunklin Jr Charitable Foundationsince 2002 | Humphrey, AR | $974K29 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $8.2M |
| Foster Family Charitable Trustsince 2024 | Batesville, AR | $884K35 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $18M |
| M W Murphy Foundationsince 1998 | El Dorado, AR | $881K34 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $12M |
| Simmons First Foundation Incsince 2016 | Pine Bluff, AR | $868K102 grants · 2024 | $5,418 | Yes | $19M |
| Four1 Foundationsince 2018 | Siloam Spgs, AR | $798K39 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Ross Foundationsince 1967 | Arkadelphia, AR | $748K27 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $112M |
| Riggs Benevolent Fundsince 1963 | Little Rock, AR | $724K86 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $15M |
| Ferguson Family Baptist Missionary and Educational Fndn Ltdsince 2006 | Arkadelphia, AR | $672K21 grants · 2024 | $2,632 | Preselected only | $57M |
| Stella B Smith Charitable Trustsince 1974 | Little Rock, AR | $620K16 grants · 2025 | $31K | Preselected only | $17M |
| Tom J & Edna Mae Carson Foundationsince 1990 | Fort Smith, AR | $595K17 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $9.6M |
| Protech Impact Foundation Incsince 2003 | Little Rock, AR | $575K1 grants · 2024 | $575K | Yes | $12M |
| Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable & Educational Trustsince 1977 | Arkadelphia, AR | $571K33 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $11M |
| The Hussman Foundationsince 1985 | Little Rock, AR | $568K43 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $12M |
| Lpr Foundationsince 2015 | Little Rock, AR | $538K9 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $17M |
| Vida June Moll Foundation Trsince 2017 | Dewitt, AR | $507K9 grants · 2024 | $33K | Yes | $8.1M |
| Kline Family Foundationsince 2015 | Pine Bluff, AR | $506K40 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $8.4M |
| Olds Foundationsince 1995 | Arkadelphia, AR | $453K17 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Yes | $19M |
| Aziz and Razia Dharamsey Family Foundation Incsince 2022 | Hensley, AR | $390K9 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $7.1M |
| Robert a and Mary Carleton Young Foundationsince 2024 | Fort Smith, AR | $353K12 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $10M |
| William Thomas & May Pitman Hennessy Foundationsince 1965 | Fort Smith, AR | $349K50 grants · 2024 | $3,500 | Yes | $6.7M |
| James I Freeman Charitable Trustsince 2009 | Texarkana, AR | $324K32 grants · 2023 | $1,750 | Preselected only | $8.8M |
| Bob Carver Charitable Trustsince 2017 | Mena, AR | $300K11 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $9.6M |
| Arkansas State College Foundation for the Advancement of Higher Educsince 1948 | State Univ, AR | $194K1 grants · 2025 | $194K | Preselected only | $6.4M |
| Jan-10 Foundationsince 2023 | Springdale, AR | $178K5 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $7.2M |
| Harriet and Warren Stephens Family Foundationsince 2010 | Little Rock, AR | $150K2 grants · 2024 | $75K | Preselected only | $68M |
| Fryar Family Charitable Foundationsince 2021 | Rogers, AR | $10K1 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $11M |
| Bert and Annette Mullens Foundationsince 2002 | Russellville, AR | $2,5001 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $14M |
| Katherine C@anthony Charitable Trustsince 2014 | Hot Springs, AR | $5001 grants · 2025 | $500 | Preselected only | $7.2M |
| Karl and Matilda Pfeiffer Foundationsince 2003 | Piggott, AR | $1751 grants · 2025 | $175 | Preselected only | $7.0M |
| Jackson T Stephens Charitable Trust for Artsince 2012 | Little Rock, AR | — | — | Preselected only | $32M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Arkansas
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Arkansas Arts Council — Organizational GrantsStateArkansas Arts Council | Arkansas Arts Council | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Arkansas Humanities Council — Humanities GrantsStateArkansas Humanities Council | Arkansas Humanities Council | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Arkansas?
Our directory lists 185 private grantmaking foundations in Arkansas with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $15B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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