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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Jewel Minnis Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the Trust paid a total of $70,000 in grants to two grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$70K
2025
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$112.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$70K
C
Clay Schaefer
Board Member
C
Carl Frein
Board Member
J
J Baxter Sharp Iii
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWEL MINNIS TRUST?
No. JEWEL MINNIS TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWEL MINNIS TRUST give?
JEWEL MINNIS TRUST 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 JEWEL MINNIS TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWEL MINNIS TRUST fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $113 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEWEL MINNIS TRUST make each year?
In 2025, JEWEL MINNIS TRUST awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $70 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWEL MINNIS TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, JEWEL MINNIS TRUST awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION INC and U FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWEL MINNIS TRUST?
JEWEL MINNIS TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.