THE DEGEN FOUNDATION
AI Summary
THE DEGEN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $66K in grants paid to 3 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP ACCESS TO AND DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN WESTERN ARKANSAS AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA, TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES, TO FACILITATE AND PROMOTE HEALTHCARE EDUCATION, TO AID AND SUPPORT ESTABLISHED RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO SUPPORT AND FACILITATE AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF THE ARKANSAS COLLEGES OF HEALTHCARE EDUCATION AND THE UNITED WAY OF FORT SMITH AREA, INC.
Cause Areas
1
Hospital care
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ARKANSAS COLLEGES OF HEALTH EDUCATION
Fort Smith, AR
$1.1M
73%
SPARKS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Fort Smith, AR
$109.4K
7%
Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council Inc
Fort Smith, AR
$81.2K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$13.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 18 grantees
- 23 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DEGEN FOUNDATION?
No. THE DEGEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DEGEN FOUNDATION give?
THE DEGEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arkansas. 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 DEGEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DEGEN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DEGEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE DEGEN FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $66 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DEGEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE DEGEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ARKANSAS COLLEGES OF HEALTH EDUCATION, SPARKS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, and Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DEGEN FOUNDATION?
THE DEGEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.