Bob Carver Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Bob Carver Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Mena, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$300,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$14.2 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $300,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $325,000 | 10 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 11 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $300,000 | 11 | $14.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John D Maddox 520 Church Avenue, Mena, AR 71953 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (479) 394-6060, john@maddoxmaddox.com |
| What to submit | Application attached |
| Deadlines, restrictions | As per application |
What Bob Carver Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 10 | $290,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Razorback Foundation Inc | Capital improvements | $150,000 |
| University of Arkansas Rich Mountai | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| Revitalize Mena Inc | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Catholic High School Foundation | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Polk County Developmental Center | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Mena Bearat Foundation | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Ouachta Little Theater | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Southwest Artists Inc | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Argenta United Methodist Church | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Santa Fe Girls School | General operating | $10,000 |
| Theatresquared | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John D Maddox
- George E Steel Jr
Questions people ask
Does Bob Carver Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: As per application.
How much does Bob Carver Charitable Trust give?
$300,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bob Carver Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists John D Maddox (Trustee) and George E Steel Jr (Trustee).
What does Bob Carver Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.