Foundations that fund organizations in Nashville, Arkansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Nashville nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $213K to Nashville organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Nashville around $2,000. 2 of these funders are based in Arkansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Nashville
- $213K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in AR
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Nashville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cb Foundation Inc | Mobile, AL | 1 | $184K | $184K | Preselected only | Benevolence |
| John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr | Murfreesboro, AR | 4 | $28K | $2,000 | Yes | Social welfare; Education; Religious |
| Farmers Bank Foundation | Magnolia, AR | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Quarterly donation to fund their economic development offic… |
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 Nashville, Arkansas?
Cb Foundation Inc, John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr, Farmers Bank Foundation reported grants to Nashville 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 Nashville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.