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Cause ReligionState Arkansas62 funders

Foundations that fund religion in Arkansas

62 private foundations based in Arkansas with a return in the last two years gave $5.5 million to religion organizations in 103 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 17 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 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 religion

Top 50

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

  1. Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,414,700 to religion
  2. Alumbra Innovations FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,101,275 to religion
  3. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $720,230 to religion
  4. Glass Family FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $337,500 to religion
  5. John & Ashley Rausch Family Charitable FoundationFayetteville, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to religion
  6. The Rob Walton FoundationBentonviille, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to religion
  7. Whitaker Family FoundationFayetteville, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $204,160 to religion
  8. Foster Family Charitable TrustBatesville, AR · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $175,000 to religion
  9. Oliver Charitable CorporationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $112,000 to religion
  10. FOUR1 FoundationSiloam Springs, AR · tax year 2025 11 grants Preselected only $109,000 to religion
  11. Becky and Bob Alexander Charitable FoundationRogers, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $102,500 to religion
  12. The Jim Tom and Connie Belle Butler Charitable Foundation IncJonesboro, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to religion
  13. For His Lambs IncMountain Home, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $97,000 to religion
  14. Herbert H McAdams II FoundationSheridan, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $60,000 to religion
  15. Arvest FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $56,500 to religion
  16. John and Sue Anthony Charitable TRMurfreesboro, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $38,100 to religion
  17. Stenkirke Family FoundationRogers, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $32,268 to religion
  18. Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation TrustLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to religion
  19. The Ezell Family Foundation IncJonesboro, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $26,000 to religion
  20. Adcock Family FoundationConway, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to religion
  21. Windgate Charitable Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to religion
  22. East North Street Foundation LLCAlexander, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to religion
  23. Robert A & Mary Carleton Young FoundationFort Smith, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to religion
  24. The Schmieding FoundationSpringdale, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $21,500 to religion
  25. Nabholz Charitable FoundationConway, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $21,450 to religion
  26. Larson Foundation co Susan LarsonRogers, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $18,000 to religion
  27. Sam and Janet Alley Family Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to religion
  28. Dale & Janice Davis Johnston Family FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $11,500 to religion
  29. My Journey of Faith MinistriesBismarck, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,625 to religion
  30. Tim and Peggy Farrell Fund IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to religion
  31. Carlton Family Foundation TrustLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to religion
  32. Irvin C & Evea J Bainum Foundation IncGlenwood, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $9,000 to religion
  33. First Peter 47-11 FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $8,300 to religion
  34. Anax IncWhite Hall, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $6,500 to religion
  35. Arkansas Community Health & Education FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to religion
  36. Doss T Sutton Charitable Foundation Mark Barr and Joe PowersFort Smith, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to religion
  37. Ferguson Family Foundation LTDArkadelphia, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $4,800 to religion
  38. Carter Grace Foundation IncHarrison, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $4,400 to religion
  39. Ledee FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,500 to religion
  40. The Jenkins Byler & Roller Family Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,500 to religion
  41. The Carter Family FoundationGarfield, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,000 to religion
  42. Tom and Joyce Roth Family CharitablStuttgart, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $3,000 to religion
  43. Jacob Blumer Charitable TrustHot Springs, AR · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $2,600 to religion
  44. Gary M Harris Family Charitable TrustSpringdale, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to religion
  45. The Lundstrum Family Foundation IncSpringdale, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to religion
  46. The Secret Sheppard IncMaumelle, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,000 to religion
  47. Nelson Family Charitable TRLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,000 to religion
  48. The Buck FoundationRogers, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,000 to religion
  49. Rebsamen FundLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to religion
  50. Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family FoundHensley, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,000 to religion

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 $1,414,700 to religion
  2. Whitaker Family FoundationFayetteville, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $204,160 to religion
  3. John and Sue Anthony Charitable TRMurfreesboro, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $38,100 to religion
  4. Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation TrustLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to religion
  5. Adcock Family FoundationConway, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to religion
  6. The Schmieding FoundationSpringdale, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $21,500 to religion
  7. Nabholz Charitable FoundationConway, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $21,450 to religion
  8. Carlton Family Foundation TrustLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to religion
  9. Irvin C & Evea J Bainum Foundation IncGlenwood, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $9,000 to religion
  10. Arkansas Community Health & Education FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to religion
  11. Carter Grace Foundation IncHarrison, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $4,400 to religion
  12. Rebsamen FundLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to religion
  13. Catt Family Foundation Joal C MillerBella Vista, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to religion
  14. Simmons First Foundation IncPine Bluff, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to religion
  15. The Mason FoundationEl Dorado, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to religion
  16. Starr FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to religion
  17. William Thomas & May Pitman Hennessy FoundationFort Smith, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to religion