Whitt Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Whitt Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Smith, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $134,700 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$134,700
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $27,500 the year before.
86% 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 | $2,500 | 1 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $27,500 | 3 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $134,700 | 22 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | First National Bank Trust 602 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (479) 782-2041 |
| What to submit | Preprinted request form is available for all qualified 501C3 organizartions |
| Restrictions | Fort Smith, AR geographical area |
What Whitt Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 21 | $133,700 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western AR Tennis Association | Charitable | $25,000 |
| AR Game and Fish Foundation | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Harbor House Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Peacemaker Music Festival | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Community Rescue Mission | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $7,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Trinity Catholic Middle School | Charitable | $5,700 |
| Kitties and Kanines Pet Resource Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Chilcare Center Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ft Smith Public Library Endowment Trust | Charitable | $5,000 |
| AR Family Alliance | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Antioch Consolidated Assn for Youth & Family | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Christmas Honors | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fort Smith Boys Home | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Services Clearinghouse Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Fort Smith Firefighters Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Community Bible Church | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Fort Smith Noon Lions Club | Charitable | $1,000 |
| KU Endowment | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fort Smith Streetcar Restoration Assn | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher M Whitt
- Oliver K Whitt
- Judith C Whitt
- First National Bank Trust Dept
Questions people ask
Does Whitt Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Whitt Family Foundation Inc give?
$134,700 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Whitt Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher M Whitt (Trustee), Oliver K Whitt (Trustee), Judith C Whitt (Trustee) and First National Bank Trust Dept (Trustee).
What does Whitt Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and education.