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THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS

THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS

Little Rock, AR, US
501(c)3
EIN
71-0525462
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS

Little Rock, AR, US
501(c)3
EIN
71-0525462
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1963

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Arkansas, with additional support in Texas and North Carolina. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The mission of The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas is to establish and manage charitable funds to strengthen and expand Methodist ministries across Arkansas.
Total Funding Given

$1.3M

2024
Grantees funded
68
Multi-year grantees
34%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

50

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
R
Rev J Wayne Clark
Board Member
D
Dr Debby Fiser
Board Member
R
Rev Andrea Cummings
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS?
No. THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS give?
THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS primarily gives to organizations located in Arkansas, Texas, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS make each year?
In 2024, THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS fund recently?
In 2024, THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include ARKANSAS CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Philander Smith College, and METHODIST FAMILY HEALTH FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS?
THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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