Heflin Family Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Heflin Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $169,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $59,000. 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$169,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$59,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $163,500 the year before.
32% 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 | $182,750 | 28 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $163,500 | 23 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $169,500 | 22 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Heflin Family Foundation Trust 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 Heflin Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 21 | $167,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Baptist University | Education | $59,000 |
| Little Rock Open Professional Tennis | Recreation | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers Arkansas | Health education | $10,000 |
| Positive Attitudes Reaches Kids | Education | $10,000 |
| Arkansas Food Bank | Health operations | $9,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Health education | $8,000 |
| Easter Seals of Arkansas | Health education | $8,000 |
| Arkansas Sheriffs Youth Ranch | Education operations | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Hospice Foundation | Health | $5,000 |
| Just Communities of Arkansas | Education and training | $5,000 |
| The One Inc | Health shelter | $5,000 |
| American Heart Assocation | Health education | $4,000 |
| Arkansas Junior Tennis Fnd | Recreation | $2,500 |
| Baptist Joint Commission | Religion | $2,500 |
| Family Promise of Pulaski County | Health shelter | $2,500 |
| Carelink | Health operations | $2,500 |
| Jericho Way | Health shelter | $1,500 |
| University of Arkansas Trojan Fund | Education | $1,500 |
| Ark Independent Colleges & Universi | Education | $1,000 |
| Community Connections | Health education | $1,000 |
| Ouachita Student Foundation | Education | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Down Syndrome | Health education | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay M Heflin
- Marc W Heflin
- Grace Heflin
- Benjamin Heflin
Questions people ask
Does Heflin Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heflin Family Foundation Trust give?
$169,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Heflin Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay M Heflin (Co-Trustee), Marc W Heflin (Co-Trustee), Grace Heflin (Co-Trustee) and Benjamin Heflin (Co-Trustee).
What does Heflin Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.