Carol and Witt Stephens Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carol and Witt Stephens Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $975,739 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $669,515. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$975,739
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$669,515
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $338,515 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 17 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $338,515 | 10 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $975,739 | 11 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Carol and Witt Stephens Charitable 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.
What Carol and Witt Stephens Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $669,515 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $250,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,124 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $1,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Scholars Foundation | 38,500 units of energy transfer partners lp | $669,515 |
| Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation | Reimagining the arkansas museum of fine arts campaign | $200,000 |
| Tall Timbers Foundation | Albany quail project | $30,124 |
| Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation | Mallards for marion & get it for game wardens | $21,000 |
| Uset Foundation | Pathway to the podium | $20,000 |
| New Life Church | General fund | $12,000 |
| Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund | 2025 a day of hope presenting sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Sculpture at the Rivermarket | General fund | $5,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Brittany ann hildebrand fund for adhd prescription reform | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Tucker elliott franks scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | Predator management program | $1,100 |
Officers and trustees
- WR Stephens Jr
Questions people ask
Does Carol and Witt Stephens Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carol and Witt Stephens Charitable Foundation give?
$975,739 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Carol and Witt Stephens Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists WR Stephens Jr (Trustee).
What does Carol and Witt Stephens Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.