Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund
Historical FunderPine Bluff, Arkansas · EIN 71-6126751 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,348 and $4,042.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KARIE BRYAN |
|---|---|
| Address | SIMMONS TRUST P O BOX 7009, PINE BLUFF AR 716117009 |
| Phone | 8705411037 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION IS MADE BY THE STUDENT SUBMITTING A LETTER TO THE TRUSTEE, SIMMONS BANK, ALONG WITH TRANSCRIPTS, COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM SCORES AND TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS. THE TRUSTS BOARD OF ENDOWMENT ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE AND WILL CONDUCT PERSONAL INTERVIEWS WITH APPLICANTS. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | 20 OF THE NET INCOME OF THE TRUST IS DESIGNATED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFYING STUDENTS FROM JEFFERSON COUNTY ARKANSAS WHO PLAN TO PURSUE STUDIES IN ANTHROPOLOGY AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY |
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
33% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Visiting lectureship in anthropology | $4,042 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Fund research in field of anthropology | $4,042 |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Student scholarship | $2,695 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Pine Bluff, AR | Unrestricted contribution | $1,348 |
| Jefferson County Habitat for Humani | Pine Bluff, AR | Unrestricted contribution | $1,348 |
| St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital | New York, NY | Support cardiopulmonary lab | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,675 | 6 |
| 2024 | $13,161 | 6 |
| 2023 | $14,002 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621679349100912
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-6126751
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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