Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $5,000. 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$25,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$485,992
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $25,000 the year before.
75% 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 | $26,000 | 6 | $538,116 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 9 | $480,978 |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 8 | $485,992 |
How to apply
Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation 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 Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 8 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodness Village | To help the organization fulfill its missionwhich is to provide affordable apt living for medical patients and their families | $5,000 |
| Children Safety Center | To help the organization fulfill its missionto facilitate more effective prevention, detection,investigation, and treatment of child abuse | $5,000 |
| Washingtion Elementary Children's Fund | To help the organization fulfill its missionto ensure all students learn at high levelsand are challenged to continuously improve | $5,000 |
| Uams Foundation Fund | To help the organization fulfill its missionto further research into multiple sclerosis | $5,000 |
| Magdaline Serenity House | To help the organization fulfill its missionto help women rehabiliate backinto society after imprisonment | $2,500 |
| Youth Home | To help the organization fulfill its missionto help emotionally and mentaly illyouth with therapy and education | $1,000 |
| Life Skills for Youth | To help the organization fulfill its missionto support local youth to rise above theircirsumstances and achieve their greatest potential | $1,000 |
| Economics Arkansas | To help the organization fulfill its missionto promote economic literacyin the state of arkansas | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert C East
- Cynthia Agar East
- Elizabeth East Couch
- Robert Cashion East
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert C East (President), Cynthia Agar East (Vice President), Elizabeth East Couch (Secretary) and Robert Cashion East (Treasurer).
What does Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and human services.