Arkansas Foundation for the Blind
Accepts applications
Arkansas Foundation for the Blind is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $36,817 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$36,817
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.7 million
How to apply
| Contact | Ark Fdn for Blind and Visually Impa 500 Holly Street, Little Rock, AR 72205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (501) 240-1451 |
| What to submit | Written application indicating purpose of the proposed grant and anticipated results. |
| Restrictions | Request should set forth the expected benefits to arkansans with visual impairments or organizations serving persons with visual impairments. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Arkansas Foundation for the Blind funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 3 | $36,817 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Services for the Blind | Restricted grant for services for asbvi students. | $30,000 |
| Individual | $6,750 | |
| Ark School for the Blind | Financial support of special event held at the arkansas school for the blind and visually impaired. | $67 |
Officers and trustees
- Jim Hill
- Samantha Ketcher
- Chris Keene
- Angela Moore
- Dr Jim Hazlewood
- Dr Kennan Doan
- Roger Fitzgibbon
- Dr Bill Payne
- Nicole Walsh
- Dakota Dalton
Questions people ask
Does Arkansas Foundation for the Blind accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Arkansas Foundation for the Blind give?
$36,817 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs Arkansas Foundation for the Blind?
Its 2024 filing lists Jim Hill (Director), Samantha Ketcher (Secretary), Chris Keene (Director) and Angela Moore (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Arkansas Foundation for the Blind fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability and education.