THE METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR ARKANSAS
AI Summary
The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Arkansas. With a total of $1.3 million in grants paid to 68 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation 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.
Cause Areas
1
Protestantism
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ARKANSAS CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
LITTLE ROCK, AR
$2.8M
38%
Philander Smith College
Little Rock, AR
$487.5K
7%
METHODIST FAMILY HEALTH FOUNDATION
LITTLE ROCK, AR
$442K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
50
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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.