Arvest Foundation
Invitation OnlyBentonville, Arkansas · EIN 82-3700845 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$4.3M
Organizations funded562
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$26.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
55% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock Chamber Foundation | Little Rock, AR | To support the MetRock Forward Capital Campaign for the economic development initiative. | $75,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Tulsa, OK | For program support to strengthen local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency. | $70,000 |
| Fort Kids | Fort Smith, AR | To assist with the cost of construction of the museum building and exhibits. | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma City Economic Development Foundation Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | To help fund Forward Oklahoma City VI for to help grow and build a new economy, improve the business climate and create an irresistible… | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | To equip and strengthen the Oklahoma nonprofit sector through training, consulting, advocacy, membership, networking and awards. | $42,500 |
| Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust | Tulsa, OK | To support the Discovery Awards and Orbit Arts. | $35,000 |
| United Way of the Ozarks | Springfield, MO | To support the Give 5 program and remodel of existing office space to create a functional community meeting room. | $35,000 |
| Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas Inc | Bentonville, AR | For the capital campaign for scholarships across Northwest Arkansas. | $33,750 |
| Barnabas Foundation Inc | Branson, MO | To fund 'The Farm' at Camp Barnabas. | $25,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | New York, NY | To support the Capital Campaign partnership between Arkansas Children's Hospital and UAMS to pilot the first of its kind Adult… | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc | Springfield, MO | To support regionalism efforts in a 10-county region that includes Greene, Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney and… | $25,000 |
| Downtown Tulsa Partnership Inc | Tulsa, OK | To support enhanced beautification and cleanliness in downtown. | $25,000 |
| Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area | Joplin, MO | For start-up costs that include the software for the program for the Community Action Ride System (CARS) that provides free transportation… | $25,000 |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | To support the David and Barbara Centre for Global Leadership. | $25,000 |
| Route 66 Alliance Inc | Tulsa, OK | To assist in Route 66 Road Fest that will preserve, promote, and enhance historic Route 66-past, present, and future. | $25,000 |
| Shawnee Community Foundation | Shawnee, OK | For Shawnee Public Schools, and their new turf on their football field. | $25,000 |
| Teen Court Inc | Lawton, OK | To assist with facility renovation costs. | $25,000 |
| The Outsiders House Museum Association | Tulsa, OK | To promote education, reading, authorship and the arts to students. | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Community College Foundation | Tulsa, OK | To support scholarships for TCC students through the "My Promise" scholarship program. | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Police Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | To support the Corporate Partnership Program in funding key strategic initiatives for the Tulsa Police Department. | $25,000 |
| UMKC Foundation | Kansas City, MO | To support scholarship funds that are used for students that are enrolled in the banking degree program and are minority or first… | $25,000 |
| Van Buren Community Development Organization | Van Buren, AR | For renovations to the Van Buren Chamber Business Resource Center. | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | To improve the health, safety, education, and economic well-being of individuals and families in need. | $22,500 |
| Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter Inc | Bentonville, AR | For the Emergency Shelter/Residential Program $3,500 and the Nutrition Program $17,500. | $21,000 |
| Arts for All Inc | Lawton, OK | To assist delivering summer art programs as well as promoting the arts throughout the Lawton Fort Sill community. | $20,000 |
| Bentonville-Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc | Bentonville, AR | For operation support for Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce. | $20,000 |
| Church Studio Music Foundation | Tulsa, OK | To support artists without the funds to make a professional recording. | $20,000 |
| City of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | To support the operations for the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC). | $20,000 |
| Cobblestone Project | Fayetteville, AR | To fund hunger relief efforts in NWA. | $20,000 |
| Food on the Move Inc | Tulsa, OK | To support the Community Food and Resource Festival. | $20,000 |
| Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club | Fort Smith, AR | To install a commercial kitchen to be used for their student feeding program. | $20,000 |
| Fort Smith Chamber Economic Development Foundation Inc | Fort Smith, AR | To promote the Fort Smith area to maintain current business relationships, support company expansions, and attract new businesses to the… | $20,000 |
| Hot Springs Village Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association | Hot Springs Village, AR | To support a new K9 Unit - fencing, bullet proof vest, vehicle modifications for K9 and training. | $20,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas | Rogers, AR | For general support towards the Mom-Baby medical service line. | $20,000 |
| Museum of Discovery | Little Rock, AR | To support the Reimagination Capital Campaign. | $20,000 |
| Our Healthy Communities Inc | Rogers, AR | For the Siloam Springs Senior Activity & Wellness Center to help replace the vehicle which is used to transport seniors to appointments and… | $20,000 |
| Project Hope Food Bank Inc | Hot Springs, AR | To purchase a forklift for the warehouse. | $20,000 |
| Rogers Development Foundation Inc | Rogers, AR | For scholarships, program & speaker costs, event costs, food and programming for the Leadership, Education, Advancement & Development… | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Christian Education Corporation | Tulsa, OK | To establish a Spanish section in the elementary library and expand the classroom libraries in the Spanish Immersion classrooms. | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | For the Tulsa State Fair Junior Livestock Auction Corp. Fund to support the Tulsa State Fair Night of Champions Scholarship Program. | $20,000 |
| Area Agency on Aging of NWA - Marion County Senior Activity and Wellness | Flippin, AR | To assist in the purchase of a new vehicle for the Meals on Wheels program in Marion County. | $18,000 |
| Huntsville School District | Huntsville, AR | To help provide Huntsville High School to found the Huntsville Eagle Wrestling program. It would fund competition mats and headgear to… | $17,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma Inc | Springdale, AR | To refresh and update the most used spaces within the Ronald McDonald houses in Fort Smith, Fayetteville, and Rogers. | $17,500 |
| Arkansas Childrens Foundation | Little Rock, AR | To support ACH Auxiliary's Annual Projects. | $15,000 |
| Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation | Little Rock, AR | To support the REIMAGINE: River Valley renovations to the Huckabee Nature Center. | $15,000 |
| Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation | Little Rock, AR | To cover costs to purchase six Rambo E-Bikes for the A3 District. | $15,000 |
| Arkansas Special Olympics Inc | North Little Rock, AR | To support the Legacy Campaign for a new headquarters in North Little Rock. | $15,000 |
| Arkansas Youth Expo | Prairie Grove, AR | To ensure that the youth of Arkansas are impacted with direct experiences that will allow them to achieve more in life. | $15,000 |
| Bartlesville Public School Foundation | Bartlesville, OK | To support the Child Care for Teachers Program. | $15,000 |
| Boone County Search and Rescue Association Inc | Harrison, AR | To purchase cameras and equipment for Deputies in the performance of their job functions for the Boone County Arkansas Sheriff's Department. | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Tulsa, OK | To support the Character Education Program offered free of any fees to partner schools. | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa County | Miami, OK | For building improvements and renovations to the Fairland location purchased in March 2024. | $15,000 |
| Broken Arrow Public School Foundation Inc | Broken Arrow, OK | For program support at Broken Arrow Public Schools, including but not limited to: Teacher Grants, Read to Succeed, Project Graduation, J.A.… | $15,000 |
| CoxHealth Foundation | Springfield, MO | To support the new Alliance for Healthcare Facility on the campus of Cox North. | $15,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | To provide program support for assistance services promoting individualized treatment, access to high quality specialized care to people… | $15,000 |
| Douglass Community Center Organization Inc | Duncan, OK | To assist with the purchase of an HVAC unit for their gym so they can have activities in the summer. | $15,000 |
| Duncan Public Schools Foundation | Duncan, OK | To assist with replacing the ceiling in the gymnasium of the Hoover Wrestling Center. | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Library Boone County Arkansas Inc | Harrison, AR | To purchase ergonomic seating, collaborative workspaces, and furniture conducive to modern library use. | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | To support general operations and scouting programs. | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Arkansas Inc | North Little Rock, AR | To educate and inspire Arkansas' young people to value free enterprise. | $15,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 562 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,305,000 | 562 |
| 2023 | $4,435,000 | 539 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501819349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3700845
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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