Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSherwood, Arkansas · EIN 26-1569324 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$26,050
Total assets$19.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $16,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SHARON LANIER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1513 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, SHERWOOD AR 72120 |
| Phone | 5019921832 |
| Form and materials | THE GRANT APPLICATION PACKET SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.DELTADENTALAR.COM/GIVING-BACK/DELTA-DENTAL-OF-ARKANSAS-FOUNDATIO N/DELTA-DENTAL-OF-ARKANSAS-FOUNDATION-OVERVIEW. THE PACKET INCLUDES A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION, A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT AND A PROJECT EVALUATION. |
| Deadlines | VARIOUS |
| Restrictions | SERVICES PROVIDED TO LOW-INCOME CLIENTS; ESTABLISHED, WELL WRITTEN NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY; ALL INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED IN THE REQUEST FOR FUNDING. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Mission of Mercy Inc | Sherwood, AR | Strategic | $600,000 |
| School-Based Health Alliance of Arkansas | Little Rock, AR | Strategic | $208,154 |
| Tri County Rural Health Network Inc | Helena, AR | Strategic | $184,117 |
| Other Grants 5000 | Sherwood, AR | Mini grant | $106,733 |
| Crawford - Sebastian Community Development Council Inc | Fort Smith, AR | Community grant | $40,000 |
| River City Ministry of Pulaski County Inc | North Little Rock, AR | Community grant | $40,000 |
| Shirley School District | Shirley, AR | Community grant | $40,000 |
| Conway Regional Health Foundation Inc | Conway, AR | Community grant | $35,000 |
| Harmony Health Clinic | Little Rock, AR | Community grant | $35,000 |
| Ualr Children International | Little Rock, AR | Community grant | $35,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Benton County Inc | Bentonville, AR | Community grant | $30,250 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Education grant | $30,000 |
| Carti Foundation Inc | Little Rock, AR | Community grant | $30,000 |
| Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas | Little Rock, AR | Education grant | $30,000 |
| Girl Scouts - Diamonds of Arkansas | Little Rock, AR | Education grant | $30,000 |
| Heart of Arkansas United Way | Little Rock, AR | Strategic | $30,000 |
| Hispanic Community Services Inc | Jonesboro, AR | Education grant | $30,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Ark | Little Rock, AR | Education grant | $30,000 |
| The University of Arkansas Foundation Inc | Little Rock, AR | Community grant | $30,000 |
| Advocates for Community and Rural Education | Little Rock, AR | Education grant | $29,517 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Little Rock, AR | Strategic | $28,400 |
| Carter's Crew | Little Rock, AR | Education grant | $28,360 |
| Welcomehealth | Fayetteville, AR | Community grant | $28,050 |
| St Francis House Nwa Inc | Springdale, AR | Community grant | $26,050 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Arkansas River Valley | Russellville, AR | Education grant | $25,125 |
| Harris-Hannah Post No 6527 Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Arkansas | Little Rock, AR | Community grant | $25,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Ark | Little Rock, AR | Community grant | $25,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Arkoma Inc | Springdale, AR | Community grant | $20,000 |
| Samaritan House Community Center | Rogers, AR | Community grant | $20,000 |
| Welcomehealth | Fayetteville, AR | Education grant | $20,000 |
| Mint for More | Centerton, AR | Community grant | $18,436 |
| Lafayette County Dental Clinic Inc | Stamps, AR | Community grant | $18,241 |
| Arkansas Immunization Action Coalition | Little Rock, AR | Education grant | $17,572 |
| Ualr Children International | Little Rock, AR | Education grant | $17,544 |
| Sharing Love Outreach Anthony Pettigrew | Little Rock, AR | Education grant | $17,445 |
| Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties | Texarkana, TX | Community grant | $16,000 |
| Arkansas Oral Health Coalition | Little Rock, AR | Education grant | $15,470 |
| Giving Others Ambition Together | Little Rock, AR | Education grant | $14,665 |
| Kendrick Fincher Memorial Foundation | Rogers, AR | Education grant | $13,171 |
| Shepherd's Hope Health Centers Inc | Little Rock, AR | Community grant | $10,750 |
| Arkansas Special Olympics | North Little Rock, AR | Community grant | $10,000 |
| Pediatrics Plus Community Connections | Conway, AR | Education grant | $8,582 |
| Depaul USA Inc | Little Rock, AR | Community grant | $7,500 |
| United Way of Northwest Arkansas | Lowell, AR | Community grant | $7,500 |
| Lula Mae's Day Center Inc | Pine Bluff, AR | Education grant | $7,090 |
| Pediatrics Plus Community Connections | Conway, AR | Community grant | $6,000 |
| Inspired Communities Foundation | Timbo, AR | Community grant | $5,865 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,081,587 | 47 |
| 2023 | $1,204,151 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349102292
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1569324
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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