Foundations that fund organizations in Washington, Arkansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Washington nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $15K to Washington organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Washington around $3,500. 3 of these funders are based in Arkansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Washington
- $15K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $3,500
- Based in AR
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Washington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable & Educational Trust | Arkadelphia, AR | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Grant |
| Patterson Troike Foundation Inc | Texarkana, TX | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Furtherance of exempt purposes |
| The Carl H Miller Jr Foundation | Little Rock, AR | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Support |
| John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr | Murfreesboro, AR | 1 | $900 | $900 | Yes | Religious |
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 Washington, Arkansas?
Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable & Educational Trust, Patterson Troike Foundation Inc, The Carl H Miller Jr Foundation, John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr reported grants to Washington 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 Washington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.