Howard Poteet Foundation
Accepts applications
Howard Poteet Foundation is a private foundation in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,754 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,751 and the largest $22,494. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$67,754
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,751
- Largest grant$22,494
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $63,412 the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 | $67,344 | 10 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $63,412 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $67,754 | 15 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Relyance Bank Trust Dept Attn Janice Acosta PO Box 7878, Pine Bluff, AR 71611 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (870) 540-1234 |
| What to submit | Letter explaining needs of organization |
What Howard Poteet Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 12 | $62,501 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,751 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,751 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,751 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church | General funds | $22,494 |
| Sahara Shrine Temple | General funds | $22,494 |
| Casa | General funds | $1,752 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | General funds | $1,752 |
| Neighbor-To-Neighbor | General purposes | $1,752 |
| Pine Bluff Boys and Girls Club | General funds | $1,751 |
| Pine Bluff Downtown Development | General funds | $1,751 |
| The Call | General funds | $1,751 |
| Voices for Children | General funds | $1,751 |
| Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas | General funds | $1,751 |
| Depaul USA Inc Opportunity House | General funds | $1,751 |
| Jefferson County 4-H Program | General funds | $1,751 |
| Soar | General funds | $1,751 |
| SE Ar Behavioral Healthcare System | General funds | $1,751 |
| Dolly Parton Imagination Library | General funds | $1,751 |
Officers and trustees
- Relyance Bank
Questions people ask
Does Howard Poteet Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Howard Poteet Foundation give?
$67,754 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,751.
Who runs Howard Poteet Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Relyance Bank (Trustee).
What does Howard Poteet Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.