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The Avery and Ferne Shinn Anderson Trust

Preselected recipients only Little Rock, Arkansas · EIN 931452626

The Avery and Ferne Shinn Anderson Trust is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.4 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $462,000 and the largest $462,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Avery and Ferne Shinn Anderson Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Avery and Ferne Shinn Anderson Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arkansas.

StateGrantsAmount
Arkansas2$924,000
Tennessee1$462,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
Little Rock, AR
Charitable donation$462,000
Pope County Community Foundation
Russellville, AR
Charitable donation$462,000
St Jude Childrens Research Hospita
Memphis, TN
Charitable donation$462,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Avery and Ferne Shinn Anderson Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Avery and Ferne Shinn Anderson Trust give?

$1.4 million in tax year 2023, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $462,000.

Who runs The Avery and Ferne Shinn Anderson Trust?

Its 2023 filing lists Terry Mathews (Trustee), Wayne Jones (Trustee) and Ormond Peters (Trustee).

What does The Avery and Ferne Shinn Anderson Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and community development.

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