Foundations that fund organizations in Mena, Arkansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mena nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $126K to Mena organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mena around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Arkansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mena
- $126K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in AR
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mena organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rachael Ray Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $57K | $57K | Preselected only | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose |
| Bob Carver Charitable Trust % John D Maddox | Mena, AR | 4 | $40K | $10K | Yes | General operating expenses |
| Arvest Foundation | Bentonville, AR | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | To build a therapy garden including a walking path, pavilio… |
| Ergon Foundation Inc | Jackson, MS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Foundation for the Advancement of Christianity | Colleyville, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Religious Ministry |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Stellar Solutions Foundation | Los Altos, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted 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 Mena, Arkansas?
The Rachael Ray Foundation, Bob Carver Charitable Trust % John D Maddox, Arvest Foundation, Ergon Foundation Inc, The Foundation for the Advancement of Christianity and 2 others reported grants to Mena 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 Mena. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.