Foundations that fund organizations in Lincoln, Arkansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lincoln nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $63K to Lincoln organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lincoln around $13K. 1 of these funders are based in Arkansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lincoln
- $63K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $13K
- Based in AR
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lincoln organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dian Graves Owen Foundation | Abilene, TX | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General support |
| Arvest Foundation | Bentonville, AR | 4 | $15K | $3,000 | Preselected only | To support the Annual Hmong New Year's celebration.; To support two scholarships: $1,000 for a Community Scholar…; For scholarships for college and trade schools for financia… |
| Branchcomb Private Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Harold L Boyer Charitable Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted Charitable |
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 Lincoln, Arkansas?
Dian Graves Owen Foundation, Arvest Foundation, Branchcomb Private Foundation, Harold L Boyer Charitable Foundation reported grants to Lincoln 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 Lincoln. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.