Godfrey Thomas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Godfrey Thomas Foundation is a private foundation in Hot Springs, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $144,651 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,950 and the largest $79,151. 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$144,651
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,950
- Largest grant$79,151
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $103,900 the year before.
0% 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 | $108,650 | 18 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $103,900 | 20 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $144,651 | 18 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Godfrey Thomas 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 Godfrey Thomas Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 18 | $144,651 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church | Unrestricted | $79,151 |
| Acres of Help | Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| Dewitt School District | School supplies | $11,000 |
| Individual | Tuition, books, room & board, etc | $10,700 |
| City of Dewitt | Cemetery maintenance | $5,000 |
| Dana's House | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Museum of the Grand Prairie | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Phillips Community College of the Univ of Ar (Pccua) Stuttgart Campus Fdn | Grand prairie center | $2,500 |
| Hope of the Delta | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Dewitt Hospital Auxilary | Unrestricted | $1,900 |
| Patillo Center School | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Children's Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dewitt Food Pantry | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Arkansas County Conservation Dist | Farm safety day | $500 |
| Arkansas County Rotary Club | Scholarships | $500 |
| Arkansas County 4H | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Phillips Community College of the Univ of Ar (Pccua) Dewitt Campus Fdn | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Phillips Community College of the Univ of Ar (Pccua) Stuttgart Campus Fdn | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary B Carr
- Stacy Carr Denton
- Harry C Erwin III
Questions people ask
Does Godfrey Thomas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Godfrey Thomas Foundation give?
$144,651 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,950.
Who runs Godfrey Thomas Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary B Carr (Trustee), Stacy Carr Denton (Trustee) and Harry C Erwin III (Trustee).
What does Godfrey Thomas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.