Jim Elder Good Sport Fund
Accepts applications
Jim Elder Good Sport Fund is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2023 it gave $52,734 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $37,734. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$52,734
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$37,734
- Assets$0
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Elder PO Box 444, Little Rock, AR 72203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (501) 766-6444 |
| What to submit | Journalism/broadscasting scholarship ------------------------------------------ requirements include: (1)applicant must be a broadcast or journalism major with a minimum of 48 hours completed prior to the fall semester after submission of the application. (2)a minimum gpa of 2.75 is required. (3)applicants must also submit resumes, letter of recommendations, a personal statement on their education and professional goals. (4)financial need must be demonstrated on a financial information worksheet. Good sport scholarship ----------------------------- (1)potential recipient must be an ar high school athlete on the all-academic team. (2)potential recipients must be nominated by an ar high school coach. |
| Deadlines | Broadcast and journalism scholarship fund ----------------------------------------- scholarship appl |
| Restrictions | Broadcast and journalism scholarship fund ----------------------------------------- there are 4 scholarship awards each year. Elgibilty requirements incude: a major in broadcasting or journalism, minumum of 48 credit hours completed and minimum grade point average of 2.75. The recipient must be enrolled in an ar college or university. Good sport scholarship fund --------------------------- one scholarship is awarded to a Arkansas high school athlete to be used towards their college education and is awarded based on their character and leadership and it is a one time award. Grantees are required to submit reports to determine whether the grantees have performed the activities that the grants are intended to finance. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jim Elder Good Sport Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 4 | $52,734 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NLR Police Athletic League NLR Police Athletic League | Programs for disadvantaged children | $37,734 |
| Univ of Arkansas University of Ar | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Ouachita Baptist University Ouachita Baptist University | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club - Little Rock Boys and Girls Club - Little Rock | Programs for disadvantaged children | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan E Elder
- Harry King
- Taylor Carr
- Ricky Medlock
- Brady Gadberry
Questions people ask
Does Jim Elder Good Sport Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Broadcast and journalism scholarship fund ----------------------------------------- scholarship appl.
How much does Jim Elder Good Sport Fund give?
$52,734 in tax year 2023, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Jim Elder Good Sport Fund?
Its 2023 filing lists Susan E Elder (Trustee), Harry King (Trustee), Taylor Carr (Trustee) and Ricky Medlock (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jim Elder Good Sport Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.