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Cause Youth developmentState Arkansas47 funders

Foundations that fund youth development in Arkansas

47 private foundations based in Arkansas with a return in the last two years gave $15.1 million to youth development organizations in 109 grants. The median grant was $5,050, and 16 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 youth development

Top 47

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

  1. Alice L Walton FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $12,287,070 to youth development
  2. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $981,705 to youth development
  3. Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $448,500 to youth development
  4. Windgate Charitable Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $352,000 to youth development
  5. Alumbra Innovations FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $252,100 to youth development
  6. Arvest FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 25 grants Preselected only $195,500 to youth development
  7. Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic ExcellenceFort Smith, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to youth development
  8. East North Street Foundation LLCAlexander, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to youth development
  9. Simmons First Foundation IncPine Bluff, AR · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $84,420 to youth development
  10. Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation IncSherwood, AR · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $39,707 to youth development
  11. The Schmieding FoundationSpringdale, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $37,500 to youth development
  12. Teel Charitable FoundationHarrison, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to youth development
  13. Rebsamen FundLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $22,000 to youth development
  14. Penner Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to youth development
  15. Elizabeth H & Stanley E Evans Charitable FoundationFort Smith, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $15,000 to youth development
  16. Larson Foundation co Susan LarsonRogers, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $14,250 to youth development
  17. Riggs Benevolent FundLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $14,000 to youth development
  18. Walter O Caldwell FoundationFort Smith, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $13,500 to youth development
  19. Nabholz Charitable FoundationConway, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $13,465 to youth development
  20. FOUR1 FoundationSiloam Springs, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to youth development
  21. Harold S Seabrook TRWhite Hall, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $9,127 to youth development
  22. Robert A & Mary Carleton Young FoundationFort Smith, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $9,000 to youth development
  23. Tyson Family Foundation IncFayetteville, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $7,500 to youth development
  24. Alline B & Chloe C Davis Charitable FoundationFort Smith, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $7,500 to youth development
  25. Maurras Family Charitable TrustFort Smith, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $7,500 to youth development
  26. Town Branch FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $7,500 to youth development
  27. William Thomas & May Pitman Hennessy FoundationFort Smith, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $7,000 to youth development
  28. George H Dunklin Jr Charitable FoundationHumphrey, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $5,250 to youth development
  29. Gnosis Kai Pistis IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,050 to youth development
  30. Bass Family Charitable FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to youth development
  31. Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation TrustLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $4,200 to youth development
  32. The Isaiah Joe Family Foundation IncFort Smith, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $4,000 to youth development
  33. The Lundstrum Family Foundation IncSpringdale, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $4,000 to youth development
  34. Sally & Keith Riggs FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,200 to youth development
  35. Wright Family Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,000 to youth development
  36. Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable TrustDewitt, AR · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $3,000 to youth development
  37. Farmers Bank FoundationMagnolia, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $3,000 to youth development
  38. Dr Dr Dorente Charity FundFort Smith, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,753 to youth development
  39. John and Sue Anthony Charitable TRMurfreesboro, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,700 to youth development
  40. The Robert C and Anne A Hickman FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to youth development
  41. Brown FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to youth development
  42. First Peter 47-11 FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to youth development
  43. Mr & Mrs Gus Blass FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to youth development
  44. Robert and Cynthia East Charitable FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to youth development
  45. CDCM Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to youth development
  46. The Lady J Foundation IncNorth Little Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to youth development
  47. Robert Dixon Kind Heart FoundationWaldo, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to youth development

Open to applications

16 foundations

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

  1. Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $448,500 to youth development
  2. Simmons First Foundation IncPine Bluff, AR · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $84,420 to youth development
  3. Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation IncSherwood, AR · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $39,707 to youth development
  4. The Schmieding FoundationSpringdale, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $37,500 to youth development
  5. Rebsamen FundLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $22,000 to youth development
  6. Riggs Benevolent FundLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $14,000 to youth development
  7. Walter O Caldwell FoundationFort Smith, AR · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $13,500 to youth development
  8. Nabholz Charitable FoundationConway, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $13,465 to youth development
  9. Harold S Seabrook TRWhite Hall, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $9,127 to youth development
  10. Tyson Family Foundation IncFayetteville, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $7,500 to youth development
  11. Alline B & Chloe C Davis Charitable FoundationFort Smith, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $7,500 to youth development
  12. William Thomas & May Pitman Hennessy FoundationFort Smith, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $7,000 to youth development
  13. Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation TrustLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $4,200 to youth development
  14. Sally & Keith Riggs FoundationLittle Rock, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,200 to youth development
  15. John and Sue Anthony Charitable TRMurfreesboro, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,700 to youth development
  16. Robert Dixon Kind Heart FoundationWaldo, AR · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to youth development