Joseph Francis Wallace Trust
Accepts applications
Joseph Francis Wallace Trust is a private foundation in McGehee, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $291,283 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $124,372. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$291,283
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$124,372
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $291,606 the year before.
13% 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 | $292,940 | 21 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $291,606 | 21 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $291,283 | 17 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gibbs Ferguson 209 West Oak Street, McGehee, AR 71654 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (870) 222-6660 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in writing giving the applicant's name, address, telephone number and details why the applicant deserves consideration. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | Scholarships and grants are limited to the education, maintenance, sustenance and rehabilitation of deserving people who are in need of assistance due to age, illness, disability, infirmity or adverse conditions and whose needs are not met through usual assistance from state or federal governments or from mainline charitable organizations. |
What Joseph Francis Wallace Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 17 | $291,283 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McGehee Hospital Foundation | Charity | $124,372 |
| Boys Girls Club of Southeast AR | Charity | $50,000 |
| UAM Foundation | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| McGehee Food Pantry | Charity | $20,000 |
| McGehee Cemetery Assoc | Charity | $20,000 |
| First Baptist Church Memorial Kitch | Kitchen Construction | $15,000 |
| City of McGehee OwlfestFlood Disast | Civic | $12,911 |
| Individual | Charity | $8,000 |
| McGehee Men's Club | Charity | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Boys Girls Club of M | Charity | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Charity | $2,500 |
| Desha County Library | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Johnny Polite Memorial Foundation | Charity | $500 |
| Individual | Charity | $500 |
| McGehee Parks Recreation | Charity | $500 |
| South McGehee Hwy 65 Cemetary Maint | Charity | $500 |
| Desha County Arkansas | Roof Repairs | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gibbs Ferguson
- Robert Lucky
- James R Daniels
Questions people ask
Does Joseph Francis Wallace Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time..
How much does Joseph Francis Wallace Trust give?
$291,283 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Joseph Francis Wallace Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Gibbs Ferguson (Trustee), Robert Lucky (Trustee) and James R Daniels (Trustee).
What does Joseph Francis Wallace Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.