Simmons First Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Simmons First Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $868,108 in 102 grants; the typical grant was $5,418 and the largest $60,256. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$868,108
- Number of grants102
- Typical grant$5,418
- Largest grant$60,256
- Assets$19.3 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
85% of its 2024 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 | $1.0 million | 90 | $17.9 million |
| 2024 | $868,108 | 102 | $19.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Shannon Morgan PO Box 7009, Pine Bluff, AR 71611 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (870) 541-1102, smorgan@simmonsfirstfoundation.com |
| What to submit | Written format |
| Deadlines, restrictions | Determined by the board |
What Simmons First Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 33 | $388,552 |
| Tennessee | 22 | $161,521 |
| Missouri | 22 | $102,944 |
| Texas | 15 | $86,691 |
| Oklahoma | 6 | $78,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $35,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $15,400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Game & Fish | Track chair program | $60,256 |
| U of A Collegeimpact Ar Fellowship | Economic development | $26,750 |
| Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services | Children's enrichment program | $26,000 |
| Centers for Youth and Families | Updating rooms for youth who live at the southeast arkansas residential center | $25,000 |
| Pga Tour Charities | General donation for youth programming | $25,000 |
| Hooplife | Hooplife summer camp | $25,000 |
| Miracle League of Little Rock | Field repair | $25,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Food & Resource Center | Lincoln academy marketplace expansion | $25,000 |
| The Allen School | Sensory gym retrofit - phase ii | $25,000 |
| Believe Memphis Academy | 1 school 1 mission program | $23,310 |
| Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture | Outdoor classroom program | $23,000 |
| Reaching for Life Inc | Adventures in reading & writing fun program | $22,200 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County | General donation for youth programming | $20,000 |
| Bryant Boys & Girls Club | Blue door literacy | $19,968 |
| New Hope Children's Advocacy Center | Privacy fence for therapy garden program | $19,959 |
| Sory Elementary | Leader in me at sory elementary program | $18,743 |
| Regional Economic Development Inc | Economic development | $16,750 |
| Agape Child & Family Services | Pcn stars program | $15,600 |
| Compass Academy | Sensory friendly indoor playground | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa | Community services | $15,000 |
| Drew Lewis Foundation | Rise kids tools program | $14,500 |
| Friends of Hagerman | Hands on environmental education program | $13,500 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Southeast Arkansas | Advocating medical needs to abused children | $13,378 |
| ALS Association | Als ceo soak | $13,000 |
| Second Chance Youth Ranch | Outdoor community space program | $12,000 |
| Knox Robotic League | Shape the future of technology | $10,420 |
| Houston R-1 School District | Agri education/ffa greenhouse program | $10,294 |
| Memphis Zoo | Memphis zoo library program | $10,065 |
| American Culinary Federation | Community services | $10,000 |
| Ar Kids Read | Grade level reading - curriculum and books for central arkansas students | $10,000 |
| Ar Sheriff's Youth Ranch | General donation for youth programming | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley | Yai program - arts education | $10,000 |
| Feed the Kids | Economic development/community services | $10,000 |
| The Refuge Center | General donation for youth programming | $10,000 |
| Walter Walkers | General donation for youth programming | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Saline County | Playground resurfacing | $10,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House | Beds and bedding for bedroom program | $10,000 |
| Mike Finnigan School of Music | General donation for youth programming | $10,000 |
| Mpower Inc | Community services | $10,000 |
| Pine Bluff Links | General donation for youth programming | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Thomas May
- Robert L Shoptaw
- Dr Harry L Ryburn
- Dr Kaleybra Mitchell
- George Makris
- Marty D Casteel
- Mary Pringos
- Scott McGeorge
- Carla Martin
- Catherine Smart
- Pat Anderson
- Steve Massanelli
- Robert Fehlman
- David Garner
- Shannon Morgan
Questions people ask
Does Simmons First Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Determined by the board.
How much does Simmons First Foundation Inc give?
$868,108 in tax year 2024, across 102 grants, with a typical grant of $5,418.
Who runs Simmons First Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists J Thomas May (President), Robert L Shoptaw (Director), Dr Harry L Ryburn (Director) and Dr Kaleybra Mitchell (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Simmons First Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and environment and conservation.