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Arvest Foundation is a private corporation based in BENTONVILLE, AR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Tim Keith. It holds total assets of $21M. Annual income is reported at $5M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. According to available records, Arvest Foundation has made 2,717 grants totaling $20.7M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $3.7M and $8.9M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $8.9M distributed across 1,092 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $140K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 1,265 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$140K
Based on 545 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Arvest Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 2,717 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AR, OK, MO.
Arvest Foundation has distributed a total of $20.7M across 2,717 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $140K.
Arvest Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Arvest Foundation is headquartered in BENTONVILLE, AR. While based in AR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$4.9M
Total Assets
$24.4M
Fair Market Value
$29.8M
Net Worth
$24.4M
Grants Paid
$4.4M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$730K
Distribution Amount
$1.4M
Total: N/A
Total Grants
2,717
Total Giving
$20.7M
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
1,265
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnabas Foundation IncTo fund 'The Farm' at Camp Barnabas. | Branson, MO | $23K | 2023 |
| The CallTo assist with a functioning support center in Benton County, complete with a visitation center, and continue to keep the Washington County support center operating at its fullest potential. | Little Rock, AR | $20K | 2023 |
| Little Rock Chamber FoundationTo support the MetRock Forward Capital Campaign for the economic development initiative. | Little Rock, AR | $75K | 2023 |
| Tulsa Area United WayFor program support to improve social conditions in the Tulsa Area including education, financial stability, and health/safety. | Tulsa, OK | $50K | 2023 |
| Coxhealth FoundationFor CoxHealth's new AI Project. | Springfield, MO | $50K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyTo make required repairs to the high and low ropes course at the Heart O'Hills Salvation Army camp in Welling, OK. | Oklahoma City, OK | $50K | 2023 |
| 36 Degrees North CoTo launch, scale and expand entrepreneurial and workforce training programs at a new, world-class entrepreneurial hub. | Tulsa, OK | $50K | 2023 |
| Excellerate FoundationTo support Upskill NWA. | Rogers, AR | $40K | 2023 |
| North Arkansas Medical FoundationTo purchase equipment for North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. | Harrison, AR | $37K | 2023 |
| Tulsa Performing Arts Center TrustTo support the Discovery Awards and Orbit Arts. | Tulsa, OK | $35K | 2023 |
| Next Step Day Room IncTo build a tiny home for individuals transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. | Fort Smith, AR | $30K | 2023 |
| Bentonville Library FoundationFor an 8 seat community meeting room adjacent to the business and community hub as part of the Bentonville Library expansion project. | Bentonville, AR | $30K | 2023 |
| Tulsa Community College FoundationTo support scholarships for TCC students through the "My Promise" scholarship program. | Tulsa, OK | $30K | 2023 |
| American Heart AssociationTo fund a blood pressure control program, to help meet the needs of local clinics who help low income and high-risk patients in Northwest Arkansas. | Fayetteville, AR | $28K | 2023 |
| Rapha House International IncSupport the Rapha Hope & Healing Center expansion project. | Joplin, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Kentucky Bankers Relief Fund CompanyTo aid relief efforts for impacted bankers in Arkansas via the Arkansas Bankers Association. | Louisville, KY | $25K | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy Oklahoma ChapterTo support the Pearl Jackson Ranch for Tulsa that will provide unique outdoor recreational and nature related activities. | Tulsa, OK | $25K | 2023 |
| Children'S Tumor FoundationTo support the Capital Campaign partnership between Arkansas Children's Hospital and UAMS to pilot the first of its kind Adult Neurofibromatosis Clinic. | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Jones Center For Families IncTo develop a more efficient and better functioning welcome desk at The Jones Center. | Springdale, AR | $25K | 2023 |
| Glenpool School DistrictTo support the K-12 STEM programs as well as extend the Biomedical pathway by incorporating the second course, Human Body Systems, into the 2024-2025 course offerings. | Glenpool, OK | $25K | 2023 |
| United States Marshals Museum Foundation IncTo promote and implement the field trip program for schools in the regional area. | Fort Smith, AR | $25K | 2023 |
| Dynamic Strides Therapy IncFor the aquatic therapy pool and associated costs with the new build. | Republic, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Arkansas Colleges Of Health EducationTo support the wellness park and campus trail system at the medical schools. | Fort Smith, AR | $25K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Central OklahomaTo provide funding for programs that assist individual families in need in Central Oklahoma. | Oklahoma City, OK | $23K | 2023 |
| Pope CountyFor Pope County Office of Emergency Management to purchase a side-by-side UTV with a transport skid bed for search and rescue. | Russellville, AR | $23K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Benton CountyTo offset the startup costs for opening up 14 new school-based sites. | Bentonville, AR | $20K | 2023 |
| City Of LawtonTo assist with sending executive leadership to police training at the Southern Police Institute. Funds will also be used to purchase Eagle IFAK first aid kits for all patrol. | Lawton, OK | $20K | 2023 |
| Rogers Development Foundation IncTo be used for scholarships, program & speaker costs, event costs, food and programming for the Leadership, Education, Advancement & Development (L.E.A.D.) Rogers program. | Rogers, AR | $20K | 2023 |
| National Park College Foundation IncTo support the Nursing & Health Science Programs. | Hot Springs, AR | $20K | 2023 |
| Usa Bmx Foundation IncFor educational youth programs, camps and the operations of those activities throughout the year. | Tulsa, OK | $20K | 2023 |
| Church Studio Music FoundationTo support the Public School Educational Tours of The Church Studio for students and teachers, and artist recording scholarships for recording and mixing at The Church Studio. | Tulsa, OK | $20K | 2023 |
| Osage Prairie Ymca IncTo support the fundraising campaign to build a 5,000 sq. ft. childcare center at the Osage Prairie YMCA. | Nevada, MO | $20K | 2023 |
| Allied Arts Of Oklahoma IncTo support the arts, youth education, community outreach and programs. | Oklahoma City, OK | $20K | 2023 |
| Uams Foundation FundTo support the UAMS Research Center for Organ Engineering and Gene Therapy. | Little Rock, AR | $20K | 2023 |
| Gravette Public SchoolsTo purchase equipment and supplies for the Vo-Ag Department, and to attend the FFA National Convention. | Gravette, AR | $20K | 2023 |
| Tulsa Christian Education CorporationTo upgrade the Fine Arts program | Tulsa, OK | $20K | 2023 |
| Tulsa Community FoundationFor the Tulsa State Fair Junior Livestock Auction Corporation Fund to support the Night of Champions and the Tulsa State Fair Scholarship Program. | Tulsa, OK | $20K | 2023 |
| Cobblestone Project Dba Cobblestone FarmTo fund hunger relief efforts in NWA with the purchase of direct inputs such as seeds and soil amendments required to grow the food. | Fayetteville, AR | $20K | 2023 |
| Bentonville-Bella Vista Chamber Of Commerce Foundation IncFor operation support for Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce. | Bentonville, AR | $20K | 2023 |
| Pea Ridge School DistrictFor Pea Ridge High School to provide teacher grants for improvement of Academic Achievement and career and college readiness programs. | Pea Ridge, AR | $19K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School IncTo assist Cristo Reys Corporate Work Study Program. | Oklahoma City, OK | $19K | 2023 |
| WelcomehealthFor free medical and dental services for approximately 80 low income, uninsured people and to pay for basic operating expenses, provider salaries and supplies, especially for the new denture program that is being started in 2024. | Fayetteville, AR | $18K | 2023 |
| Shared Blessings IncTo support Buffalo Ridge Academy after school program to get the building ready and purchase supplies and curriculum for the students. | Mcalester, OK | $18K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Joplin MissouriTo help purchase a new vehicle for transportation needs. | Joplin, MO | $17K | 2023 |
| Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Development Foundation IncFor the NEO Campus Police to replace the ink style fingerprint station with an electronic scanner that prints to an FBI fingerprint card. | Miami, OK | $16K | 2023 |
| Newview Oklahoma IncTo support the specialized comprehensive vision rehabilitation program. | Tulsa, OK | $15K | 2023 |
| Red Dirt Relief Fund IncTo provide a free concert at Guthrie Green featuring local, regional and national talent to celebrate the rich cultural history of Greenwood. | Tulsa, OK | $15K | 2023 |
| River Parks FoundationTo maintain tree canopy that lines the trail along River Parks. | Tulsa, OK | $15K | 2023 |
| Natural State Council Of The Boy Scouts Of America IncTo support the ongoing operations which serves youth in 39 counties. | Little Rock, AR | $15K | 2023 |