Leo Sellmeyer Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyJonesboro, Arkansas · EIN 71-6073427 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$45K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
5% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ar State Scholarship Fund | State University, AR | Education | $9,500 |
| Blessed Sacrament School | Jonesboro, AR | Education | $6,500 |
| Blessed Sacrament Church | Jonsboro, AR | Religion | $5,000 |
| St Judes Hospital | Memphis, TN | Medical | $4,500 |
| Ag for Autism | Jonesboro, AR | Medical | $4,500 |
| Arkansas Seed Dealers Association | Marion, AR | Education | $2,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Education | $2,000 |
| The Friendship Center | Fayetville, AR | Medical | $2,000 |
| Valley View School | Jonesboro, AR | Education | $1,500 |
| Knobel Fire Department | Knobel, AR | Fire prevent | $1,000 |
| Knobel Cemetery Fund | Knobel, AR | Cemetery | $1,000 |
| Henderson Fire Dept | Henderson, AR | Fire prevent | $1,000 |
| Wings of Honor Museum | Walnut Ridge, AR | Civic | $1,000 |
| Shepherd Mtn Horse Rescue | Mountainburg, AR | Horse rescue | $1,000 |
| Nea Humane Society | Jonesboro, AR | Animal cruelty | $500 |
| Jonesboro High School | Jonesboro, AR | Education | $500 |
| Blue Moon Cat Sanctuary | Witter Ar, AR | Animals | $500 |
| St Vincents de Paul | Jonesboro, AR | Religion | $500 |
| Westside High School | Jonesboro, AR | Education | $200 |
| Girl Scouts Troop 4 | Jonesboro, AR | Education | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,900 | 20 |
| 2024 | $37,850 | 19 |
| 2023 | $27,800 | 17 |
| 2022 | $29,250 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622649349101107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-6073427
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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