Foundations that fund organizations in Malvern, Arkansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Malvern nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $187K to Malvern organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Malvern around $7,000. 3 of these funders are based in Arkansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Malvern
- $187K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $7,000
- Based in AR
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Malvern organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wal-Mart Foundation | Bentonville, AR | 1 | $98K | $98K | Yes | Northwest arkansas |
| Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable & Educational Trust | Arkadelphia, AR | 2 | $76K | $38K | Yes | Grant |
| Robert E and Catherine Woodson Sampley Foundation | Mount Ida, AR | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | College education |
| Pedigree Foundation | Franklin, TN | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Malvern, Arkansas?
Wal-Mart Foundation, Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable & Educational Trust, Robert E and Catherine Woodson Sampley Foundation, Pedigree Foundation, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to Malvern 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 Malvern. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.