Foundations that fund organizations in West Memphis, Arkansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West Memphis nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $154K to West Memphis organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West Memphis around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Arkansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to West Memphis
- $154K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in AR
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West Memphis organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch Community Fund | Farmington Hills, MI | 5 | $76K | $10K | Preselected only | Stem; Trades for teens and stem; Operation natural health |
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Little Rock, AR | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Art & culture |
| Achievers Learning Academy | West Memphis, AR | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Grant to support student academic scholarships and essentia… |
| Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and | Dallas, TX | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Educational support for |
| Cox Scholarship Fund | Plano, TX | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| Schneider National Foundation Inc | Green Bay, WI | 4 | $5,000 | $1,250 | Yes | Donation |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Youth |
| Jj and Beulah White Char Leg Trust | Little Rock, AR | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Greenpoint Foundation Inc | Decatur, AL | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | To support education and the Tommy Goldsby Wild Game Dinner |
| The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc | Columbia, MD | 1 | $610 | $610 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Tapestry Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $240 | $240 | Preselected only | Employee matching program - further 501(c)(3) charitable pu… |
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 West Memphis, Arkansas?
Bosch Community Fund, Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc, Achievers Learning Academy, Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and, Cox Scholarship Fund and 7 others reported grants to West Memphis 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 West Memphis. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.