Student Loan Guarantee Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Student Loan Guarantee Foundation is a private foundation in North Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $134,860 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $95,660. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$134,860
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$95,660
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $178,760 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $184,800 | 7 | $4.5 million |
| 2023 | $178,760 | 5 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $134,860 | 5 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Student Loan Guarantee 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Student Loan Guarantee Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 5 | $134,860 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas | To award scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester per student in the fiscal year ended 9/30/2025. | $95,660 |
| Southern Arkansas University | To award scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester per student in the fiscal year ended 9/30/2025. | $21,680 |
| University of Arkansas at Fort Smith | To award scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester per student in the fiscal year ended 9/30/2025. | $10,000 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | To award scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester per student in the fiscal year ended 9/30/2025. | $5,000 |
| Henderson State University | To award scholarships of up to $5,000 per semester per student in the fiscal year ended 9/30/2025. | $2,520 |
Officers and trustees
- Mr Mark Ryan
- Dr Samuel Howell
- Dr Tom Bishop
- Ms Susan Balest
- Ms Kimberly Elrod
Questions people ask
Does Student Loan Guarantee Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Student Loan Guarantee Foundation give?
$134,860 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Student Loan Guarantee Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mr Mark Ryan (President), Dr Samuel Howell (Vice-President), Dr Tom Bishop (Director) and Ms Susan Balest (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Student Loan Guarantee Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.