James I Freeman Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyTexarkana, Arkansas · EIN 20-7202584 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
30% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bps Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Supporting education through charitable service | $62,500 |
| The Church on Sugar Hill | Texarkana, AR | To provide spiritual support to the community | $53,000 |
| Uams Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Advancement of higher education | $45,000 |
| Razorback Foundation | Fayetteville, AR | To support the athletic endeavors of the university of arkansas razorbacks | $30,000 |
| Crystal Bridges Museum of American | Bentonville, AR | Advancement of community through the arts | $21,585 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Arkan | Little Rock, AR | Restore lives of abused children | $20,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation | Fayetteville, AR | To promote higher education | $20,000 |
| Arkansas State Police Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Public support of law enforcement | $16,600 |
| Texarkana Museum System | Texarkana, TX | Advancement of community | $5,000 |
| Pulaski County Adoption Coalition | Little Rock, AR | Advancement of children | $4,000 |
| Walton Performing Arts Center | Fayetteville, AR | Advancement of community through the arts | $3,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | Advancement of cure for cystic fibrosis | $2,000 |
| Little Rock Christian Academy | Little Rock, AR | To serve the community by providing education in the pursuit of truth from a christ-centered worldview | $2,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Drive research, expand knowledge, and advance care for the NF community | $1,500 |
| Texarkana Symphony Orchestra | Texarkana, AR | Advancement of community through the arts | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Texarkana, AR | Religious community support | $1,000 |
| Arklatex 100 Club | Texarkana, TX | Community support for first responders | $1,000 |
| Texas High School | Texarkana, TX | Advancement of education | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Repertory Theatre | Little Rock, AR | Advancement of community through the arts | $500 |
| Randy Sams Outreach Shelter Inc | Texarkana, TX | To provide shelter for the homeless | $500 |
| A State University | State University, AR | Support of historic dyess colony | $500 |
| Whatley Center for the Performing a | Mt Pleasant, TX | Advancement of community through the arts | $500 |
| The Willard Walker Hospice Home | Fayetteville, AR | Medical care | $500 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($30,860). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $323,545 | 32 |
| 2022 | $263,900 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502809349100535
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7202584
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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