Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust
Historical FunderLittle Rock, Arkansas · EIN 45-5626813 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FRANK D HICKINGBOTHAM |
|---|---|
| Address | 11300 N RODNEY PARHAM RD STE 300, LITTLE ROCK AR 72212 |
| Phone | 5012231000 |
| Form and materials | APPLY IN WRITING INCLUDING DETAILS PERTINENT TO THE INTENDED USE OF THE FUNDS BY ORGANIZATIONS. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT SELECTION AND CONTINUANCE CRITERIA INCLUDE FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC MERIT AND LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | USE OF TRUST FUND PER PARAGRAPH 4 OF TRUST AGREEMENT: NOT LESS THAN 25% OF THE FOUNDATIONS ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS WILL GO TO OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FULL TIME STUDENTS OR TO SUPPORT SPECIFICALLY AND DIRECTLY THE FRANK D. HICKINGBOTHAM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. THE REMAINING 75% SHALL BE GUIDED BY GENERAL PRIORITIES SET FORTH IN THE TRUST AGREEMENT AS TO THE TYPES OF CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, AND EDUCATIONAL GROUPS PREFERRED WHICH ARE WIDE-RANGING. |
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
23% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia, AR | Scholarships & development | $126,400 |
| Arkansas Baptist Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Giving fund | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Boys and Girls Club of Mcgehee | Mcgehee, AR | Donation | $25,000 |
| Truth Matters Trust | Raleigh, NC | Donation | $25,000 |
| Uams Foundation Fund | Little Rock, AR | Cure walk / gala for life | $24,625 |
| Baptist Healh Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Bolo bash | $7,790 |
| Alzehimer's Association | Little Rock, AR | Walk to end alzheimer's / peroni inv | $5,000 |
| Razorback Foundation | Fayetteville, AR | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| University of Aransas | Fayetteville, AR | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Troubling of the Waters Ministries | Little Rock, AR | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Support of students | $4,200 |
| Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranch | Batesville, AR | Annual children's award dinner | $2,500 |
| Harding University | Searcy, AR | Scholarship funds | $2,500 |
| Williams Baptist University | Walnut Ridge, AR | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Immerse Arkansas | Little Rock, AR | Donation | $2,500 |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, LA | Scholarships | $1,667 |
| Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame | North Little Rock, AR | Inductions | $1,500 |
| Easterseals | Little Rock, AR | Arkansas of the year | $1,500 |
| Alex Foundation | Mcgehee, AR | Summer camp support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Mcgehee Branch Library | Mcgehee, AR | Donation | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries | Little Rock, AR | Donation | $1,000 |
| Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazar | North Little Rock, AR | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | Donation | $500 |
| Jacksonville High School Athletics | Jacksonville, AR | Donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $312,682 | 26 |
| 2023 | $226,415 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513159349100746
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-5626813
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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