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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 46-4607601

Simmons First Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Pine Bluff, AR. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 102 grants and $868,108 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Shannon Morgan
PO Box 7009
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
(870) 541-1102
[email protected]
Form and materials
Written format
Deadlines
Determined by the board
Restrictions
Determined by the board

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $868,108

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $19,302,698

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,004,291

    Grants listed
    90
    Assets, end of year
    $17,928,123

  • Tax year 2022

    $362,000

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $17,445,579

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,500,494

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $17,138,384

  • Tax year 2020

    $146,924

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $14,580,496

  • Tax year 2019

    $141,500

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $10,663,469

  • Tax year 2018

    $356,492

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $5,976,482

Grants paid in 2024

102 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Arkansas Game & FishLittle Rock, AR

    Track chair program

    $60,256
  2. U of A Collegeimpact Ar FellowshipFayetville, AR

    Economic development

    $26,750
  3. Wings of Hope Family Crisis ServicesStillwater, OK

    Children's enrichment program

    $26,000
  4. Centers for Youth and FamiliesLittle Rock, AR

    Updating rooms for youth who live at the southeast arkansas residential center

    $25,000
  5. Pga Tour CharitiesPonte Vedra, FL

    General donation for youth programming

    $25,000
  6. HooplifeRoland, AR

    Hooplife summer camp

    $25,000
  7. Miracle League of Little RockLittle Rock, AR

    Field repair

    $25,000
  8. Our Daily Bread Food & Resource CenterStillwater, OK

    Lincoln academy marketplace expansion

    $25,000
  9. The Allen SchoolLittle Rock, AR

    Sensory gym retrofit - phase II

    $25,000
  10. Believe Memphis AcademyMemphis, TN

    1 school 1 mission program

    $23,310
  11. Columbia Center for Urban AgricultureColumbia, MO

    Outdoor classroom program

    $23,000
  12. Reaching for Life IncStar City, AR

    Adventures in reading & writing fun program

    $22,200
  13. Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson CountyPine Bluff, AR

    General donation for youth programming

    $20,000
  14. Bryant Boys & Girls ClubBryant, AR

    Blue door literacy

    $19,968
  15. New Hope Children's Advocacy CenterMaryville, TN

    Privacy fence for therapy garden program

    $19,959
  16. Sory ElementarySherman, TX

    Leader in me at sory elementary program

    $18,743
  17. Regional Economic Development IncColumbia, MO

    Economic development

    $16,750
  18. Agape Child & Family ServicesMemphis, TN

    PCN stars program

    $15,600
  19. Compass AcademyConway, AR

    Sensory friendly indoor playground

    $15,000
  20. Ronald McDonald House Charities of TulsaTulsa, OK

    Community services

    $15,000
  21. Drew Lewis FoundationSpringfield, MO

    Rise kids tools program

    $14,500
  22. Friends of HagermanSherman, TX

    Hands on environmental education program

    $13,500
  23. Children's Advocacy Center of Southeast ArkansasPine Bluff, AR

    Advocating medical needs to abused children

    $13,378
  24. ALS AssociationRogers, AR

    ALS CEO soak

    $13,000
  25. Second Chance Youth RanchBryant, AR

    Outdoor community space program

    $12,000
  26. Knox Robotic LeagueKnoxville, TN

    Shape the future of technology

    $10,420
  27. Houston R-1 School DistrictHouston, MO

    Agri education/ffa greenhouse program

    $10,294
  28. Memphis ZooMemphis, TN

    Memphis zoo library program

    $10,065
  29. American Culinary FederationJacksonville, FL

    Community services

    $10,000
  30. Ar Kids ReadLittle Rock, AR

    Grade level reading - curriculum and books for central arkansas students

    $10,000
  31. Ar Sheriff's Youth RanchBatesville, AR

    General donation for youth programming

    $10,000
  32. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee ValleyKnoxville, TN

    Yai program - arts education

    $10,000
  33. Feed the KidsLittle Rock, AR

    Economic development/community services

    $10,000
  34. The Refuge CenterFranklin, TN

    General donation for youth programming

    $10,000
  35. Walter WalkersNashville, TN

    General donation for youth programming

    $10,000
  36. Habitat for Humanity of Saline CountyBenton, AR

    Playground resurfacing

    $10,000
  37. Isaiah 117 HouseElizabethton, TN

    Beds and bedding for bedroom program

    $10,000
  38. Mike Finnigan School of MusicSalina, KS

    General donation for youth programming

    $10,000
  39. Mpower IncStillwater, OK

    Community services

    $10,000
  40. Pine Bluff LinksPine Bluff, AR

    General donation for youth programming

    $10,000
  41. St Louis Art Place Initiative IncSaint Louis, MO

    Affordable housing

    $10,000
  42. City of DenisonDenison, TX

    Waterloo lake regional park - the backyard program

    $9,627
  43. Walters State Community CollegeMorristown, TN

    Underwater robotics program

    $8,598
  44. Christ's Legacy AcademyAthens, TN

    Farm to school raised bed program

    $8,450
  45. Cornerstone Community Action AgencyColeman, TX

    Economic development

    $8,250
  46. Pottsboro LibraryPottsboro, TX

    Taking flight - drone technology program

    $7,630
  47. Dresden Elementary SchoolDresden, TN

    Book vending machine

    $7,619
  48. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    CPR in schools program

    $7,505
  49. United Way of Northeast ArkansasJonesboro, AR

    Imagination library program

    $7,500
  50. Yarn (youth Advocate Resource Network)Mayflower, AR

    Security/safety fence program

    $7,500
  51. Denison RoboticsDenison, TX

    D.i.r.t. Program

    $5,436
  52. Children FirstWichita, KS

    Children first ambassador program

    $5,400
  53. 100 Black Men of West Tennessee IncJackson, TN

    Community services

    $5,000
  54. Bee Area PartnershipBeeville, TX

    Community services

    $5,000
  55. City Youth MinistriesJonesboro, AR

    Economic development/community services

    $5,000
  56. STCH MinistriesBeeville, TX

    Community services

    $5,000
  57. Stepping Stone SanctuaryTrumann, AR

    Community services

    $5,000
  58. Thayer R-Ii SchoolThayer, MO

    Community services

    $5,000
  59. United Way of the Ocoee RegionCleveland, TN

    Read united program

    $4,500
  60. Faith Community HealthBranson, MO

    Community services

    $3,250
  61. Stockton Elementary SchoolStockton, MO

    Community services

    $3,250
  62. Springfield Dream CenterSpringfield, MO

    Dream center academy friday fun club program

    $2,900
  63. Mountain View Family Youth CenterMountain View, MO

    Music and art classroom project

    $2,000
  64. Ar Family AllianceFort Smith, AR

    Dream team - bed project

    $1,000
  65. Blount Memorial FoundationMaryville, TN

    Therapy tools to support children with special needs

    $1,000
  66. Boys & Girls Club of the Ocoee RegionCleveland, TN

    Enhanced learning space for monroe county teens program

    $1,000
  67. Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central MissouriSedalia, MO

    Kids in the kitchen program

    $1,000
  68. Brazos Family Food BankBryan, TX

    Summer camp program

    $1,000
  69. Camp Quality ArkansasLittle Rock, AR

    Camp quality arkansas summer camp

    $1,000
  70. Charleston Middle SchoolCharleston, AR

    Expanding and enhancing science inquiry program

    $1,000
  71. College Station ISD Education FoundationCollege Sta, TX

    Book fair bonanza for students with special needs

    $1,000
  72. Columbia Public SchoolsColumbia, MO

    Communication access for everybody project

    $1,000
  73. Compassion CounselingMaryville, TN

    C.h.a.m.p. Camp

    $1,000
  74. Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy CenterHot Springs, AR

    Compassion in action play therapy

    $1,000
  75. Crystal Hill Elementary SchoolNorth Little Rock, AR

    Headphones for testing

    $1,000
  76. Dental Health for Arlington IncArlington, TX

    Smiles oral health kits program

    $1,000
  77. Fosteradopt ConnectIndependence, MO

    Sammy's window - care closet

    $1,000
  78. Fostering ChangeFort Smith, AR

    Medical supplies

    $1,000
  79. Friends of Franklin ParkFranklin, TN

    Ellie G'S dreamworld, franklin's first inclusive playground program

    $1,000
  80. Girls Inc of Fort SmithFort Smith, AR

    Healthy foods program

    $1,000
  81. Girls Inc of Tennessee ValleyOak Ridge, TN

    Dignity through equity program

    $1,000
  82. Glencoe Elementary SchoolGlencoe, OK

    Playground upgrade

    $1,000
  83. Heart of Missouri CasaColumbia, MO

    Older youth care closet

    $1,000
  84. Joseph's House of RussellvilleRussellville, AR

    Small commercial machine upgrade program

    $1,000
  85. Love ColumbiaColumbia, MO

    Beds and dressers for children in grades k-12 program

    $1,000
  86. McNabb CenterKnoxville, TN

    Play therapy room

    $1,000
  87. Methodist Family Health FoundationBono, AR

    Hygiene closet

    $1,000
  88. Mu Health Care Children's HospitalColumbia, MO

    School supply program

    $1,000
  89. NAACPLittle Rock, AR

    General donation for youth programming

    $1,000
  90. North Bryan Community CenterBryan, TX

    Read to succeed program

    $1,000
  91. Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish SchoolColumbia, MO

    Blanket service project

    $1,000
  92. Riceville Elementary SchoolRiceville, TN

    Classroom rugs program

    $1,000
  93. Scott Middle SchoolDenison, TX

    Clay pottery program

    $1,000
  94. Scotty's House Brazos Valley Child Advocacy CenterBryan, TX

    Conseling program - play therapy supplies program

    $1,000
  95. Sleep in Heavenly PeacePocatello, ID

    No kids sleep on the floor program

    $1,000
  96. Success R-6 Elementary SchoolSuccess, MO

    Success athletic weight room program

    $1,000
  97. Taneyville Drama ClubTaneyville, MO

    Drama club supplies

    $1,000
  98. The Saville CenterStillwater, OK

    Outdoor oasis and sensory station

    $1,000
  99. Tiger Tasters Backpack ProgramSpringfield, MO

    Weekend backpack program

    $1,000
  100. Valley Christian AcademyRiceville, TN

    Ipads for elementary program

    $1,000
  101. Willow Springs R-Iv School DistrictWillow Springs, MO

    Weekend food program

    $1,000
  102. Youth Home IncLittle Rock, AR

    Recreational therapy room - adventure therapy program

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Youth development10 grants $84,42031% of the total
  2. Human services9 grants $63,95023% of the total
  3. Education5 grants $38,76014% of the total
  4. Environment2 grants $33,00012% of the total
  5. Health6 grants $14,7555% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $12,0004% of the total
  7. 7 other causes7 grants $29,06511% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Arkansas33 grants $388,552
  2. Tennessee22 grants $161,521
  3. Missouri22 grants $102,944
  4. Texas15 grants $86,691
  5. Oklahoma6 grants $78,000
  6. Florida2 grants $35,000
  7. Kansas2 grants $15,400

Officers, directors and trustees

15 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • J Thomas MayPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Robert L ShoptawDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Dr Harry L RyburnDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Dr Kaleybra MitchellDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • George MakrisDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Marty D CasteelDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Mary PringosDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Scott McGeorgeDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Carla MartinDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Catherine SmartDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Pat AndersonDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Steve MassanelliDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Robert FehlmanDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • David GarnerDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Shannon MorganEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $34,615

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