Ophelia Polk Moore Memorial Trust
Accepts applications
Ophelia Polk Moore Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Helena, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,250 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$33,250
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,000 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 | $24,500 | 10 | $922,709 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 12 | $23,454 |
| 2025 | $33,250 | 11 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Allison Biederman 625 Pecan, Helena, AR 72342 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (870) 338-8115 |
| What to submit | Application format is a written proposal listing how the grants will be used. |
| Restrictions | Grant requests must be in alignment with the purpose of the organization which is to foster, improve, and further the health, education and welfare of disadvantaged phillips county youth. |
What Ophelia Polk Moore Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 11 | $33,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thrive Inc | Supplies for kids after school progr | $4,000 |
| Phillips County College Foundation | Food bank for students | $3,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Phillips Count | To provide boys and girls of pc | $3,500 |
| Doug Bielemeier | Student supplies | $3,000 |
| KBBF | To support the kids stage | $3,000 |
| Phillips County Community College | To provide support for kids summer | $3,000 |
| Phillips County Sports Organization | To provide uniforms | $3,000 |
| Teach for America | To provide teachers with supplies | $2,750 |
| The Family Center Inc | Internet services for sheltered chil | $2,500 |
| Freeman Foundation | To support the children's playground | $2,500 |
| Warfield Concerts | To support local concerts | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Allison Biederman
- Walter Morris Jr
- Gibson Turley Jr
- Buff Brothers
- Paulett Parker
- Jane Hornor
- Ben Pittman
- Lindalu Hargraves
Questions people ask
Does Ophelia Polk Moore Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ophelia Polk Moore Memorial Trust give?
$33,250 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Ophelia Polk Moore Memorial Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Allison Biederman (Opm Chairman), Walter Morris Jr (Treasurer), Gibson Turley Jr (Vestry) and Buff Brothers (Vestry) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Ophelia Polk Moore Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.