Tyson Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Tyson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.2 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$40.0 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.2 million the year before.
35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8.2 million | 28 | $38.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 21 | $40.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarahbeth Vasgaard Post Office Box 1526, Fayetteville, AR 72702 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (479) 316-0799 |
| What to submit | Apply for preprinted application with instructions. |
What Tyson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 21 | $3.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $1.3 million | |
| Cache | Operations and productions at the medium | $568,822 |
| Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art | Momentary and crystal bridges programming support | $358,000 |
| Samaritan House Community Center | General purpose | $177,390 |
| US Marshals Museum Foundation Inc | General purpose | $175,000 |
| Downtown Springdale Alliance | Operations and annual events support | $145,000 |
| Experience Fayetteville | Artcourt operations | $80,966 |
| Interform | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Arkansas Children's Foundation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Arkansas Cinema Society | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Downtown Fayetteville Coalition | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Northwest Arkansas Equality Inc | Pride event support | $40,000 |
| Music Moves LTD | Black music expo and freedom fest support | $35,000 |
| Ualr Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Springdale Public Schools | Media program support | $20,000 |
| Arkansas United | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Nwa Community Creative Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Soar After School Program | Amazing shake event | $7,500 |
| The Porter Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Fayetteville Student Mountain Biking Inc | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Chinese Association of Northwest Arkansas | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Olivia Tyson
- WH Taylor
- Harry C Erwin III
Questions people ask
Does Tyson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tyson Family Foundation Inc give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Tyson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Olivia Tyson (President), WH Taylor (Assistant Secretary) and Harry C Erwin III (Secretary).
What does Tyson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and youth programs.