Whitaker Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Whitaker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $50,192 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.9 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$50,192
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$26.3 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
64% 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 | $837,485 | 9 | $18.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 7 | $25.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 11 | $26.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Alicia Wantz 12 W Dickson St 1383, Fayetteville, AR 72701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (479) 571-1700, alicia@whitakerpropertieslllp.com |
| What to submit | Grants to organization by written request only. See foundation website at whitakerfamilyfoundation.org for details. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Whitaker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 7 | $1.5 million |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $250,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $204,160 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest | Arkansas children's northwest expansion | $1.0 million |
| New Life Ranch | New life ranch and the generations capital campaign - phase 1 | $250,000 |
| Barnabas Foundation | The cabin project at camp barnabas | $204,160 |
| Circle of Life | Center for in-home care, expanding the circle campaign | $195,905 |
| The Call in Crawford & Sebastian Counties | Support the families in crisis project | $110,000 |
| River Valley Fellowship of Christian Athletes | 2024 annual presenting sponsorship | $50,192 |
| Compassion Ministries LTD DBA Compassion House | Support funding for stronger together: healing, learing, & support project | $40,548 |
| Home for Dinner | Home for dinner scholarships & food pantry services to veterans/military | $36,421 |
| Safe Haven Ministries Inc | Endowment to support continuing operations | $25,000 |
| Fishing for the Fight | 2025 fund a need | $10,000 |
| DDX3X Foundation | 2025 ddx3x family fun weekend at chastain farms and 5k race | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Buck Ortega
- Alicia Wantz
- Larry Whitaker
- Amy Whitaker
- Emily Ortega
Questions people ask
Does Whitaker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Whitaker Family Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $50,192.
Who runs Whitaker Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Buck Ortega (Secretary Treas), Alicia Wantz (Cfo), Larry Whitaker (Chairman) and Amy Whitaker (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Whitaker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.