Arvest Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arvest Foundation is a private foundation in Bentonville, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.3 million in 562 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.3 million
- Number of grants562
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$26.1 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.4 million the year before.
57% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.4 million | 539 | $29.8 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 562 | $26.1 million |
How to apply
Arvest Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Arvest Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 248 | $1.9 million |
| Oklahoma | 192 | $1.6 million |
| Missouri | 104 | $640,330 |
| Kansas | 10 | $50,500 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $9,420 |
| Ohio | 1 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock Chamber Foundation | To support the MetRock Forward Capital Campaign for the economic development initiative. | $75,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | For program support to strengthen local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency. | $70,000 |
| Fort Kids | To assist with the cost of construction of the museum building and exhibits. | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma City Economic Development Foundation Inc | To help fund Forward Oklahoma City VI for to help grow and build a new economy, improve the business climate and create an irresistible quality of life for OKC. | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Inc | To equip and strengthen the Oklahoma nonprofit sector through training, consulting, advocacy, membership, networking and awards. | $42,500 |
| Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust | To support the Discovery Awards and Orbit Arts. | $35,000 |
| United Way of the Ozarks | To support the Give 5 program and remodel of existing office space to create a functional community meeting room. | $35,000 |
| Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas Inc | For the capital campaign for scholarships across Northwest Arkansas. | $33,750 |
| Barnabas Foundation Inc | To fund 'The Farm' at Camp Barnabas. | $25,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | To support the Capital Campaign partnership between Arkansas Children's Hospital and UAMS to pilot the first of its kind Adult Neurofibromatosis Clinic. | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc | To support regionalism efforts in a 10-county region that includes Greene, Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney and Webster Counties. | $25,000 |
| Downtown Tulsa Partnership Inc | To support enhanced beautification and cleanliness in downtown. | $25,000 |
| Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area | For start-up costs that include the software for the program for the Community Action Ride System (CARS) that provides free transportation services to residents. | $25,000 |
| Oral Roberts University | To support the David and Barbara Centre for Global Leadership. | $25,000 |
| Route 66 Alliance Inc | To assist in Route 66 Road Fest that will preserve, promote, and enhance historic Route 66-past, present, and future. | $25,000 |
| Shawnee Community Foundation | For Shawnee Public Schools, and their new turf on their football field. | $25,000 |
| Teen Court Inc | To assist with facility renovation costs. | $25,000 |
| The Outsiders House Museum Association | To promote education, reading, authorship and the arts to students. | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Community College Foundation | To support scholarships for TCC students through the "My Promise" scholarship program. | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Police Foundation Inc | To support the Corporate Partnership Program in funding key strategic initiatives for the Tulsa Police Department. | $25,000 |
| UMKC Foundation | To support scholarship funds that are used for students that are enrolled in the banking degree program and are minority or first generation college attendees. | $25,000 |
| Van Buren Community Development Organization | For renovations to the Van Buren Chamber Business Resource Center. | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central Oklahoma | To improve the health, safety, education, and economic well-being of individuals and families in need. | $22,500 |
| Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter Inc | For the Emergency Shelter/Residential Program $3,500 and the Nutrition Program $17,500. | $21,000 |
| Arts for All Inc | To assist delivering summer art programs as well as promoting the arts throughout the Lawton Fort Sill community. | $20,000 |
| Bentonville-Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc | For operation support for Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce. | $20,000 |
| Church Studio Music Foundation | To support artists without the funds to make a professional recording. | $20,000 |
| City of Tulsa | To support the operations for the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC). | $20,000 |
| Cobblestone Project | To fund hunger relief efforts in NWA. | $20,000 |
| Food on the Move Inc | To support the Community Food and Resource Festival. | $20,000 |
| Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club | To install a commercial kitchen to be used for their student feeding program. | $20,000 |
| Fort Smith Chamber Economic Development Foundation Inc | To promote the Fort Smith area to maintain current business relationships, support company expansions, and attract new businesses to the area. | $20,000 |
| Hot Springs Village Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association | To support a new K9 Unit - fencing, bullet proof vest, vehicle modifications for K9 and training. | $20,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas | For general support towards the Mom-Baby medical service line. | $20,000 |
| Museum of Discovery | To support the Reimagination Capital Campaign. | $20,000 |
| Our Healthy Communities Inc | For the Siloam Springs Senior Activity & Wellness Center to help replace the vehicle which is used to transport seniors to appointments and center outings. | $20,000 |
| Project Hope Food Bank Inc | To purchase a forklift for the warehouse. | $20,000 |
| Rogers Development Foundation Inc | For scholarships, program & speaker costs, event costs, food and programming for the Leadership, Education, Advancement & Development (L.E.A.D.) Rogers program. | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Christian Education Corporation | To establish a Spanish section in the elementary library and expand the classroom libraries in the Spanish Immersion classrooms. | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | For the Tulsa State Fair Junior Livestock Auction Corp. Fund to support the Tulsa State Fair Night of Champions Scholarship Program. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jim C Walton
- Buddy D Philpot
- Jason Kincy
- Marc Holley
- Luke Mitchell
- Naccaman Williams
Questions people ask
Does Arvest Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arvest Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2024, across 562 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Arvest Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jim C Walton (President, Director), Buddy D Philpot (Director), Jason Kincy (Director) and Marc Holley (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Arvest Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.