Grant Funders in Fayetteville, AR
Bespoke Grants indexes 12 grant-making foundations headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas — together $164.2M in indexed annual giving. Their giving most often supports higher education, health care, education and food & agriculture. Local funders are one of the best starting points for a Fayetteville nonprofit, because many prioritize organizations in their own community.
Foundations headquartered in Fayetteville
Ranked by giving in available IRS summaries. Filings may cover different years; these totals are not a current-year funding pool. Each links to a public overview and up to three sample grants. Full grant history and research tools require All access at $19/month.
| # | Foundation | Annual giving | Latest grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arkansas Foundation Inc | $72.8M | 2023 |
| 2 | Razorback Foundation Inc | $23.5M | 2023 |
| 3 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville | $23.4M | 2024 |
| 4 | Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation Inc | $13.9M | 2024 |
| 5 | Native American Agriculture Fund | $11.4M | 2023 |
| 6 | Washington Regional Medical Center | $7.7M | 2024 |
| 7 | Tyson Family Foundation Inc | $6.5M | 2024 |
| 8 | Washington Regional Medical Foundation | $2.1M | 2024 |
| 9 | Rick C & Belinda G Foundation | $918K | 2023 |
| 10 | Don and Millie Nelms Foundation | $748K | 2024 |
| 11 | Whitaker Family Foundation | $690K | 2025 |
| 12 | Walton Arts Center Foundation Inc | $515K | 2024 |
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