The Roy Chesney Fund
Historical FunderSiloam Springs, Arkansas · EIN 23-7399932 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TIM MCCORD THE ROY CHESNEY FUND |
|---|---|
| Address | 212 S COLLEGE, SILOAM SPRINGS AR 72761 |
| Phone | 4792282565 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FROM ORGANIZATION, AMOUNT REQUESTED, AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 31 |
| Restrictions | GRANTS FROM THE ROY CHESNEY FUND, INC. ARE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE WILL OF ROY CHESNEY WHICH ARE: - TO CONTRIBUTE TO ORGANIZATIONS RELIEVING THE EFFECTS OF DISEASE AND DISASTER; TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ENCOURAGE THE APPRECIATION OF ART, MUSIC AND LITERATURE; AND TO SCHOOLS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. - GRANTS WILL BE MADE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND WILL NOT BE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS. GRANTS MAY NOT BE MADE TO CHURCHES FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES. GRANTS WILL BE FOR CURRENT EXPENSE OF SUCH ORGANIZATIONS, AND WILL NOT BE MADE FOR EXPENSES WHICH ARE NOT INCURRED DURING THE YEAR FUNDED. - GRANTS ARE BASED UPON THE FINANCIAL NEED OF THE ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE ORGANIZATION WILL USE THE FUNDS. - THE FUND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY CLASS OF PERSONS PROTECTED BY LAW. |
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
0% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manna Center | Siloam Springs, AR | Medical assistance to needy families | $5,000 |
| Siloam Springs Center for the Arts | Siloam Springs, AR | Performance art theature | $4,000 |
| Siloam Springs Writer's Guild | Gentry, AR | Poetry competition | $2,950 |
| Heart of America Artists Associatio | Siloam Springs, AR | Art appreciation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,950 | 4 |
| 2023 | $8,950 | 3 |
| 2022 | $12,900 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640139349100439
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7399932
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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