Arkansas foundations that fund education

8 private foundations based in Arkansas whose IRS 990-PF grant purposes mention education; 3 filed application instructions. Data as of 2026-11-02, sorted by grants paid.

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Matching is on the grant purpose text each foundation filed; open a profile to see the actual grants. From IRS 990-PF e-filings; site built 2026-11-02. Methodology
FoundationCityStatusGrants paidTypical grantTax year
Penner Family Foundation IncBentonvillePreselected only$25,331,409$25,0002025
Arvest FoundationBentonvillePreselected only$4,305,000$5,0002024
Delta Dental Of Arkansas Foundation IncSherwoodOpen to applications$2,081,587$26,0502024
Simmons First Foundation IncPine BluffOpen to applications$868,108$5,4182024
The Ross FoundationArkadelphiaOpen to applications$725,755$5,0002024
James I Freeman Charitable TrustTexarkanaPreselected only$323,545$1,7502023
William H Bowen Family Foundation TrustLittle RockPreselected only$240,000$17,5002024
Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable TrustDewittPreselected only$150,000$2,6902025

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