Private foundation · EIN 82-3700845

Arvest Foundation

Preselected only

Bentonville, AR

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202501819349100510
Total assets (EOY)$21,003,898
Grants paid$4,305,000
Typical (median) grant$5,000
Grants listed562
Giving in home state (AR)45%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K148
$5K–$25K392
$25K–$100K22
$100K+0

Smallest $1,000 · Largest $75,000

Geographic focus

AR
45%
OK
38%
MO
15%
KS
1%
NY
1%
NE
0%
OH
0%
MA
0%

Common purposes

providepurchaseassistschoolcommunityhelpchildrenscholarshipsfoodstudentshighneedsservicescountyequipment

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$4,435,000$24,403,007539
2024$4,305,000$21,003,898562

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

This foundation checked Part XV line 2 of its 990-PF: it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Little Rock Chamber FoundationLittle Rock, ARTo support the MetRock Forward Capital Campaign for the economic development initiative.$75,000
Tulsa Area United WayTulsa, OKFor program support to strengthen local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, financial security, and commu$70,000
Fort KidsFort Smith, ARTo assist with the cost of construction of the museum building and exhibits.$50,000
Oklahoma City Economic Development Foundation IncOklahoma City, OKTo help fund Forward Oklahoma City VI for to help grow and build a new economy, improve the business climate and create $50,000
Oklahoma Center For Nonprofits IncOklahoma City, OKTo equip and strengthen the Oklahoma nonprofit sector through training, consulting, advocacy, membership, networking and$42,500
Tulsa Performing Arts Center TrustTulsa, OKTo support the Discovery Awards and Orbit Arts.$35,000
United Way Of The OzarksSpringfield, MOTo support the Give 5 program and remodel of existing office space to create a functional community meeting room.$35,000
Single Parent Scholarship Fund Of Northwest Arkansas IncBentonville, ARFor the capital campaign for scholarships across Northwest Arkansas.$33,750
Barnabas Foundation IncBranson, MOTo fund 'The Farm' at Camp Barnabas.$25,000
Children'S Tumor FoundationNew York, NYTo support the Capital Campaign partnership between Arkansas Children's Hospital and UAMS to pilot the first of its kind$25,000
Community Foundation Of The Ozarks IncSpringfield, MOTo support regionalism efforts in a 10-county region that includes Greene, Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Lawrence, Pol$25,000
Downtown Tulsa Partnership IncTulsa, OKTo support enhanced beautification and cleanliness in downtown.$25,000
Economic Security Corporation Of Southwest AreaJoplin, MOFor start-up costs that include the software for the program for the Community Action Ride System (CARS) that provides f$25,000
Oral Roberts UniversityTulsa, OKTo support the David and Barbara Centre for Global Leadership.$25,000
Route 66 Alliance IncTulsa, OKTo assist in Route 66 Road Fest that will preserve, promote, and enhance historic Route 66-past, present, and future.$25,000
Shawnee Community FoundationShawnee, OKFor Shawnee Public Schools, and their new turf on their football field.$25,000
Teen Court IncLawton, OKTo assist with facility renovation costs.$25,000
The Outsiders House Museum AssociationTulsa, OKTo promote education, reading, authorship and the arts to students.$25,000
Tulsa Community College FoundationTulsa, OKTo support scholarships for TCC students through the "My Promise" scholarship program.$25,000
Tulsa Police Foundation IncTulsa, OKTo support the Corporate Partnership Program in funding key strategic initiatives for the Tulsa Police Department.$25,000
Umkc FoundationKansas City, MOTo support scholarship funds that are used for students that are enrolled in the banking degree program and are minority$25,000
Van Buren Community Development OrganizationVan Buren, ARFor renovations to the Van Buren Chamber Business Resource Center.$25,000
United Way Of Central OklahomaOklahoma City, OKTo improve the health, safety, education, and economic well-being of individuals and families in need.$22,500
Northwest Arkansas Children'S Shelter IncBentonville, ARFor the Emergency Shelter/Residential Program $3,500 and the Nutrition Program $17,500.$21,000
Arts For All IncLawton, OKTo assist delivering summer art programs as well as promoting the arts throughout the Lawton Fort Sill community.$20,000
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