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Cause AnimalsState Arkansas47 funders

Foundations that fund animals in Arkansas

47 private foundations based in Arkansas with a return in the last two years gave $20.9 million to animals organizations in 108 grants. The median grant was $6,787, and 17 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to animals

Top 47

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is animals.

  1. The Rob Walton FoundationBentonviille, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $9,985,418 to animals
  2. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 17 grants Preselected only $7,110,000 to animals
  3. Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $2,400,000 to animals
  4. Alice L Walton FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to animals
  5. Arkansas Animal Rescue FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 14 grants Preselected only $190,000 to animals
  6. The Ross FoundationArkadelphia, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $154,209 to animals
  7. Windgate Charitable Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $105,000 to animals
  8. Rescue & Welfare Trust Fund of the BtcaGlenwood, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $86,058 to animals
  9. Arvest FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $50,000 to animals
  10. Bozie FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $45,000 to animals
  11. Mercy Work Foundation of ArkansasFort Smith, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $34,000 to animals
  12. The Kline Family FoundationPine Bluff, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to animals
  13. Carol and Witt Stephens Charitable FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $21,000 to animals
  14. Oliver Charitable CorporationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to animals
  15. Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable TrustDewitt, AR · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $15,000 to animals
  16. Mary Anna Chop Charitable TrustWhite Hall, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $11,320 to animals
  17. Cobb Family Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $11,000 to animals
  18. Simmons First Foundation IncPine Bluff, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,065 to animals
  19. Stella Smith Charitable TrustLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to animals
  20. Penner Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to animals
  21. Alumbra Innovations FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to animals
  22. John and Sue Anthony Charitable TRMurfreesboro, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $6,787 to animals
  23. Vogel Schwartz Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to animals
  24. Landers Family Charitable FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to animals
  25. Town Branch FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to animals
  26. Clarence E Anthony Charitable TrustLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $4,500 to animals
  27. Wright Family Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $3,500 to animals
  28. The Schmieding FoundationSpringdale, AR · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $3,200 to animals
  29. Arkansas Steel Associates Charitable TrustNewport, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000 to animals
  30. Teel Charitable FoundationHarrison, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,000 to animals
  31. Brown FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $2,000 to animals
  32. Harold S Seabrook TRWhite Hall, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to animals
  33. Catt Family Foundation Joal C MillerBella Vista, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,650 to animals
  34. The Griffin Charitable OrganizationFort Smith, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to animals
  35. WW and Anne Jones Charitable TrustLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to animals
  36. Hussman Family FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to animals
  37. Shadetree Partners IncEl Dorado, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to animals
  38. AHISMA Relief FoundationFayetteville, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,000 to animals
  39. The Jenkins Byler & Roller Family Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to animals
  40. C Louis and Mary C Cabe FoundationGurdon, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to animals
  41. Riggs Benevolent FundLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to animals
  42. Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable TrustLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to animals
  43. J Samir Sulieman Charitable FoundationNorth Little Rock, AR · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $800 to animals
  44. Trotter FoundationPine Bluff, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $500 to animals
  45. George Arthur FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Not stated $400 to animals
  46. Mr & Mrs Gus Blass FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $250 to animals
  47. Nisbet Family Foundation TRLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $65 to animals

Open to applications

17 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $2,400,000 to animals
  2. The Ross FoundationArkadelphia, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $154,209 to animals
  3. Mercy Work Foundation of ArkansasFort Smith, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $34,000 to animals
  4. Simmons First Foundation IncPine Bluff, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,065 to animals
  5. John and Sue Anthony Charitable TRMurfreesboro, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $6,787 to animals
  6. Vogel Schwartz Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to animals
  7. Landers Family Charitable FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to animals
  8. Clarence E Anthony Charitable TrustLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $4,500 to animals
  9. The Schmieding FoundationSpringdale, AR · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $3,200 to animals
  10. Arkansas Steel Associates Charitable TrustNewport, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000 to animals
  11. Harold S Seabrook TRWhite Hall, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to animals
  12. Catt Family Foundation Joal C MillerBella Vista, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,650 to animals
  13. WW and Anne Jones Charitable TrustLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to animals
  14. Hussman Family FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to animals
  15. Shadetree Partners IncEl Dorado, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to animals
  16. C Louis and Mary C Cabe FoundationGurdon, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to animals
  17. Riggs Benevolent FundLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to animals