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Cause Sports and recreationState Arkansas27 funders

Foundations that fund sports and recreation in Arkansas

27 private foundations based in Arkansas with a return in the last two years gave $16.6 million to sports and recreation organizations in 57 grants. The median grant was $7,500, and 9 of these foundations accept applications.

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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 sports and recreation

Top 27

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is sports and recreation.

  1. The Rob Walton FoundationBentonviille, AR · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $14,991,078 to sports and recreation
  2. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $1,179,033 to sports and recreation
  3. Penner Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $192,736 to sports and recreation
  4. Arvest FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $67,000 to sports and recreation
  5. Robert A & Mary Carleton Young FoundationFort Smith, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to sports and recreation
  6. Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to sports and recreation
  7. Windgate Charitable Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to sports and recreation
  8. Tom J & Edna Mae Carson FoundationFort Smith, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $22,000 to sports and recreation
  9. Teel Charitable FoundationHarrison, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to sports and recreation
  10. Catt Family Foundation Joal C MillerBella Vista, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $18,624 to sports and recreation
  11. C Louis and Mary C Cabe FoundationGurdon, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $15,500 to sports and recreation
  12. Riggs Benevolent FundLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $14,500 to sports and recreation
  13. WW and Anne Jones Charitable TrustLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to sports and recreation
  14. John R & Judy W Fletcher Family FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to sports and recreation
  15. William H Bowen Family FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to sports and recreation
  16. CDCM Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,700 to sports and recreation
  17. Tyson Family Foundation IncFayetteville, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to sports and recreation
  18. Ophelia Polk Moore Memorial TrustHelena, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to sports and recreation
  19. The Schmieding FoundationSpringdale, AR · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $2,450 to sports and recreation
  20. The Jenkins Byler & Roller Family Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,000 to sports and recreation
  21. Brown FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $2,000 to sports and recreation
  22. The Carl H Miller Jr FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to sports and recreation
  23. The Rose Law Firm Charitable TrustLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to sports and recreation
  24. Tim and Peggy Farrell Fund IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $500 to sports and recreation
  25. The Ross FoundationArkadelphia, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to sports and recreation
  26. Mr & Mrs Gus Blass FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250 to sports and recreation
  27. Reutzel FoundationRogers, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $200 to sports and recreation

Open to applications

9 foundations

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

  1. Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to sports and recreation
  2. Catt Family Foundation Joal C MillerBella Vista, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $18,624 to sports and recreation
  3. C Louis and Mary C Cabe FoundationGurdon, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $15,500 to sports and recreation
  4. Riggs Benevolent FundLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $14,500 to sports and recreation
  5. WW and Anne Jones Charitable TrustLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to sports and recreation
  6. Tyson Family Foundation IncFayetteville, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to sports and recreation
  7. Ophelia Polk Moore Memorial TrustHelena, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to sports and recreation
  8. The Schmieding FoundationSpringdale, AR · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $2,450 to sports and recreation
  9. The Ross FoundationArkadelphia, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to sports and recreation