Foundations that fund organizations in Helena, Arkansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Helena nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $900K to Helena organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
29 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Helena around $15K. 12 of these funders are based in Arkansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Helena
- $900K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 29
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in AR
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Helena organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | Bentonville, AR | 2 | $300K | $150K | Preselected only | To support out-of-school-time youth development programming…; To support Thrive Inc.'s Creative Leadership Youth Program… |
| Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc | Sherwood, AR | 1 | $184K | $184K | Yes | Strategic |
| Vida June Moll Foundation Trust | Dewitt, AR | 1 | $137K | $137K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Jj and Beulah White Char Leg Trust | Little Rock, AR | 3 | $75K | $15K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Animal rescue |
| The Clinton Family Foundation | Chappaqua, NY | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General |
| Warfield Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Concerts promoting the arts |
| Ophelia Polk Moore Memorial Trust | Helena, AR | 10 | $30K | $3,000 | Yes | Internet services for sheltered chil; Supplies for kids after school progr; Food bank for students |
| Partners Bank Community Foundation | Little Rock, AR | 2 | $29K | $15K | Preselected only | General |
| The Turley Charitable Trust | Helena, AR | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | To preserve phillips county and regional history |
| The Bonner Foundation | Conway, AR | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Educational, unrestricted contribution to general fund |
| Ben J Altheimer Charitable Foundation Inc C/O Regions Bank Trust Department | Little Rock, AR | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives | Nashville, TN | 1 | $1,927 | $1,927 | Yes | Program use & fundraising efforts |
| George H Dunklin Jr Charitable Foundation | Humphrey, AR | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Undesignated |
| Arkansas Accident Victims Assistance Inc | Helena, AR | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Youth activities |
| Number Ten | Huntsville, AR | 1 | Preselected only | meals and travel to doctor for child |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Helena, Arkansas?
Walton Family Foundation Inc, Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc, Vida June Moll Foundation Trust, Jj and Beulah White Char Leg Trust, Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc and 11 others reported grants to Helena organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Helena. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.