Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sherwood, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $26,050 and the largest $600,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$26,050
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$19.4 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
70% 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 | $1.2 million | 31 | $15.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 47 | $19.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sharon Lanier 1513 Country Club Road, Sherwood, AR 72120 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (501) 992-1832 |
| What to submit | The grant application packet should be submitted online at https://www.deltadentalar.com/giving-back/delta-dental-of-arkansas-foundatio n/delta-dental-of-Arkansas-foundation-overview. The packet includes a description of the organization, a description of the project and a project evaluation. |
| Deadlines | Various |
| Restrictions | Services provided to low-income clients; established, well written non-discriminatory policy; all information must be provided in the request for funding. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 46 | $2.1 million |
| Texas | 1 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Mission of Mercy Inc | Strategic | $600,000 |
| School-Based Health Alliance of Arkansas | Strategic | $208,154 |
| Tri County Rural Health Network Inc | Strategic | $184,117 |
| Other Grants 5000 | Mini grant | $106,733 |
| Crawford - Sebastian Community Development Council Inc | Community grant | $40,000 |
| River City Ministry of Pulaski County Inc | Community grant | $40,000 |
| Shirley School District | Community grant | $40,000 |
| Conway Regional Health Foundation Inc | Community grant | $35,000 |
| Harmony Health Clinic | Community grant | $35,000 |
| Ualr Children International | Community grant | $35,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Benton County Inc | Community grant | $30,250 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Education grant | $30,000 |
| Carti Foundation Inc | Community grant | $30,000 |
| Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas | Education grant | $30,000 |
| Girl Scouts - Diamonds of Arkansas | Education grant | $30,000 |
| Heart of Arkansas United Way | Strategic | $30,000 |
| Hispanic Community Services Inc | Education grant | $30,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ark | Education grant | $30,000 |
| The University of Arkansas Foundation Inc | Community grant | $30,000 |
| Advocates for Community and Rural Education | Education grant | $29,517 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Strategic | $28,400 |
| Carter's Crew | Education grant | $28,360 |
| Welcomehealth | Community grant | $28,050 |
| St Francis House Nwa Inc | Community grant | $26,050 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Arkansas River Valley | Education grant | $25,125 |
| Harris-Hannah Post No 6527 Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Arkansas | Community grant | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ark | Community grant | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma Inc | Community grant | $20,000 |
| Samaritan House Community Center | Community grant | $20,000 |
| Welcomehealth | Education grant | $20,000 |
| Mint for More | Community grant | $18,436 |
| Lafayette County Dental Clinic Inc | Community grant | $18,241 |
| Arkansas Immunization Action Coalition | Education grant | $17,572 |
| Ualr Children International | Education grant | $17,544 |
| Sharing Love Outreach Anthony Pettigrew | Education grant | $17,445 |
| Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties | Community grant | $16,000 |
| Arkansas Oral Health Coalition | Education grant | $15,470 |
| Giving Others Ambition Together | Education grant | $14,665 |
| Kendrick Fincher Memorial Foundation | Education grant | $13,171 |
| Shepherd's Hope Health Centers Inc | Community grant | $10,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Joseph W Thompson
- Blake Woolsey
- Billy Tarpley
- Kristin Merlo
- Susan Smith
- Dr Jim Phillips
- Dr Cara Jones
- Wayne Callahan
- Sarah Clark
- Tamika Edwards
Questions people ask
Does Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Various.
How much does Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $26,050.
Who runs Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Joseph W Thompson (Chairman), Blake Woolsey (Vice Chairman), Billy Tarpley (Treasurer/Secretary) and Kristin Merlo (President) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.