Elisabeth D Wagner Foundation
Accepts applications
Elisabeth D Wagner Foundation is a private foundation in Hot Springs Natl Park, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,071 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$52,071
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,325 the year before.
39% 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 | $47,800 | 25 | $996,470 |
| 2024 | $46,325 | 23 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $52,071 | 24 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marlin R Evans 1720 Higdon Ferry Rd Ste 102, Hot Springs National P, AR 71913 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (501) 520-3660, marlin.evans@communityfirsttrust.com |
| What to submit | A letter request stating the nature and type of organization requesting the grant and the intended use of the grant along with the organization's status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. |
What Elisabeth D Wagner Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 24 | $50,071 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson House | Protein from hope food bank for daily meals | $4,000 |
| Individual | Christmas presents for children age 12 and under | $4,000 |
| Samaritan Ministries of Hs | Trailer to go to autions and landfill | $3,100 |
| Cooperative Christian Clinic | Bridge to hope workshops for community | $3,000 |
| Individual | Art supplies and fees for youth outreach program | $2,500 |
| Individual | Staff gas cards for travel to 6 counties served | $2,500 |
| First Step Inc | Sensory equipment for childrens programs | $2,500 |
| Miracle League | Baseball for those develpementally challenged | $2,500 |
| Mid America Science Museum Fnd | Materials for girls STEM summer camp | $2,500 |
| Natl Park Community College Fnd | Scholarships for welding and metalwork students | $2,500 |
| The Call Garlandhot Spring Co | Furnish visitation room for kids in foster care | $2,500 |
| Boys Girls Club Saline Co | Purchase 3d printer for STEM program | $2,000 |
| Tri-Lakes Casa Program | Cost of training for 15 new volunteers | $2,000 |
| Imagination Library | Monthly books for 160 chilren in garland county | $2,000 |
| Ar School Mathmatics Sciences Arts | Purchase flow cells to generate sequence data | $1,995 |
| Hs Area Cultural Alliance | Arts in the park ai theme | $1,500 |
| Literacy Council of Garland Co | Adult literacy for healty meals on budget | $1,500 |
| Muses Creative Artistry Project | Repairs to 110 yr old performance venue | $1,500 |
| Individual | Expand educational programs middle and high school | $1,250 |
| HSHSV Symphony Guild | Tools for arts for 3rd through 6th grade teachers | $1,000 |
| Hs Natl Park Sister City | Japanese hot springs cherry blossom festival | $1,000 |
| Individual | Art therapy courses during recovery | $1,000 |
| Garland Co Historical Society | Archival supplies to prevent deterioration | $976 |
| Individual | Canning equipment to supply food to jackson house | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Community First Trust Co
- Adam Williams
- Tom Ed Simmons
- Stuart Fleischner
- Steve Dubriske
Questions people ask
Does Elisabeth D Wagner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Elisabeth D Wagner Foundation give?
$52,071 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Elisabeth D Wagner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Community First Trust Co (Trustee), Adam Williams (Board Member), Tom Ed Simmons (Board Member) and Stuart Fleischner (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Elisabeth D Wagner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.