Whitaker Family Foundation
Historical FunderFayetteville, Arkansas · EIN 47-2311665 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $204,160.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ALICIA WANTZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 W DICKSON ST 1383, FAYETTEVILLE AR 72701 |
| Phone | 4795711700 |
| ALICIA@WHITAKERPROPERTIESLLLP.COM | |
| Form and materials | GRANTS TO ORGANIZATION BY WRITTEN REQUEST ONLY. SEE FOUNDATION WEBSITE AT WHITAKERFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG FOR DETAILS. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
36% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest | Little Rock, AR | Arkansas children's northwest expansion | $1,017,250 |
| New Life Ranch | Colcord, OK | New life ranch and the generations capital campaign - phase 1 | $250,000 |
| Barnabas Foundation | Branson, MO | The cabin project at camp barnabas | $204,160 |
| Circle of Life | Springdale, AR | Center for in-home care, expanding the circle campaign | $195,905 |
| The Call in Crawford & Sebastian Counties | Fort Smith, AR | Support the families in crisis project | $110,000 |
| River Valley Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Fort Smith, AR | 2024 annual presenting sponsorship | $50,192 |
| Compassion Ministries Ltd Dba Compassion House | Springdale, AR | Support funding for stronger together: healing, learing, & support project | $40,548 |
| Home for Dinner | Rogers, AR | Home for dinner scholarships & food pantry services to veterans/military | $36,421 |
| Safe Haven Ministries Inc | Clarksville, AR | Endowment to support continuing operations | $25,000 |
| Fishing for the Fight | Pinedale, WY | 2025 fund a need | $10,000 |
| Ddx3x Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2025 ddx3x family fun weekend at chastain farms and 5K race | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,949,476 | 11 |
| 2024 | $1,602,931 | 7 |
| 2023 | $837,485 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610649349100626
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2311665
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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