Funding search · EIN 823700845 · Bentonville, AR

Arvest Foundation

Name: Arvest Foundation grants, 2022–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

1,647
grants reported: $13.2M
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $5,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

purchase school community students children scholarships equipment food

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Funding pattern

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11 grants matching “livestock” · $122,000

$20,000
Tulsa Community Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2024
For the Tulsa State Fair Junior Livestock Auction Corp. Fund to support the Tulsa State Fair Night of Champions Scholarship Program.
$10,000
Muskogee Junior Livestock Show · Muskogee, OK · 2024
To support the Muskogee Regional Livestock Show premium sale for FFA and 4H kids from 8 Counties in Eastern Oklahoma.
$10,000
Oklahoma 4-H Foundation · Stillwater, OK · 2024
To support the livestock program for all kids at the premium livestock auction.
$5,000
Wagoner Ag Booster Association · Wagoner, OK · 2024
For building improvements for livestock and exhibitors.
$20,000
Tulsa Community Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2023
For the Tulsa State Fair Junior Livestock Auction Corporation Fund to support the Night of Champions and the Tulsa State Fair Scholarship Program.
$10,000
Oklahoma 4-H Foundation · Stillwater, OK · 2023
To support the livestock program for all kids at the premium livestock auction.
$10,000
Mayes County Premium Auction Corporation · Rose, OK · 2023
To support Student livestock expense assistance.
$10,000
Tulsa Community Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2023
For the Tulsa State Fair Junior Livestock Auction Corporation Fund to support the Tulsa State Fair Equine Scholarship.
$2,000
Waldron School District · Waldron, AR · 2023
To purchase a livestock trailer for the FFA program to transport animals to and from the state and county fairs.
$20,000
Tulsa Community Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2022
to support the Tulsa State Fair Junior Livestock Auction Corporation for the scholarships awards presented to the Oklahoma 4-H and FFA Youth through the Night of Champions Premium Sale
$5,000
Pope County Fair Association · Russellville, AR · 2022
to build a new operations/storage building/office for the 4-H students that participate in the livestock competitions at the annual fair

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Little Rock Chamber Foundation4 grants · $240,000
Tulsa Area United Way3 grants · $180,000
Tulsa Community Foundation7 grants · $117,500
Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust4 grants · $115,000
Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits7 grants · $107,500
United Way of Central Oklahoma5 grants · $97,000
Barnabas Foundation4 grants · $95,000
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Society2 grants · $85,000
The Salvation Army6 grants · $84,500
Tulsa Community College Foundation3 grants · $80,000

Giving over time

$4.4M

2022

$4.4M

2023

$4.3M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 1,647 grants.

$75,000
Little Rock Chamber Foundation · Little Rock, AR · 2024
To support the MetRock Forward Capital Campaign for the economic development initiative.
$75,000
Little Rock Chamber Foundation · Little Rock, AR · 2023
To support the MetRock Forward Capital Campaign for the economic development initiative.
$75,000
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation · Little Rock, AR · 2022
for the building transformation of the Museum of Fine Arts
$75,000
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Society · Little Rock, AR · 2022
to support the Stella Boyle Smith Music Center
$70,000
Tulsa Area United Way · Tulsa, OK · 2024
For program support to strengthen local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency.
$60,000
Tulsa Area United Way · Tulsa, OK · 2022
for program support to improve social conditions in the Tulsa Area including education, financial stability, and health/safety
$50,000
Fort Kids · Fort Smith, AR · 2024
To assist with the cost of construction of the museum building and exhibits.
$50,000
Oklahoma City Economic Development Foundation · Oklahoma City, OK · 2024
To help fund Forward Oklahoma City VI for to help grow and build a new economy, improve the business climate and create an irresistible quality of life for OKC.
$50,000
36 Degrees North Co · Tulsa, OK · 2023
To launch, scale and expand entrepreneurial and workforce training programs at a new, world-class entrepreneurial hub.
$50,000
Coxhealth Foundation · Springfield, MO · 2023
For CoxHealth's new AI Project.
$50,000
The Salvation Army · Oklahoma City, OK · 2023
To make required repairs to the high and low ropes course at the Heart O'Hills Salvation Army camp in Welling, OK.
$50,000
Tulsa Area United Way · Tulsa, OK · 2023
For program support to improve social conditions in the Tulsa Area including education, financial stability, and health/safety.
$50,000
Greenwood Rising · Tulsa, OK · 2022
to support the road to remembrance-two cities; one mission. A mission to educate students on history of the OKC National Memorial & Museum and Greenwood Rising
$50,000
Little Rock Chamber Foundation · Little Rock, AR · 2022
to support the Academies of Central Arkansas for the Ford Next Generation Learning Model in the four schools districts in Pulaski County
$42,500
Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits · Oklahoma City, OK · 2024
To equip and strengthen the Oklahoma nonprofit sector through training, consulting, advocacy, membership, networking and awards.
$41,250
City of Springdale · Springdale, AR · 2022
to support the Luther George Park expansion in Downtown Springdale
$40,000
Excellerate Foundation · Rogers, AR · 2023
To support Upskill NWA.
$40,000
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City · Oklahoma City, OK · 2022
to provide funding to client assistance programs in Lawton-Fort Sill and provide funding towards an Affordable Housing Study within the Lawton-Fort Sill community
$40,000
Little Rock Chamber Foundation · Little Rock, AR · 2022
MetRock Forward Capital Campaign
$40,000
Northwest Arkansas Food Bank · Bethel Heights, AR · 2022
for the capital fund campaign to help relocate the facility
$37,000
North Arkansas Medical Foundation · Harrison, AR · 2023
To purchase equipment for North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.
$36,250
Boys and Girls Club of Van Buren · Van Buren, AR · 2022
for renovations at the satellite club in Cedarville, Arkansas
$35,000
Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust · Tulsa, OK · 2024
To support the Discovery Awards and Orbit Arts.
$35,000
United Way of the Ozarks · Springfield, MO · 2024
To support the Give 5 program and remodel of existing office space to create a functional community meeting room.
$35,000
Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust · Tulsa, OK · 2023
To support the Discovery Awards and Orbit Arts.
$35,000
North Central Arkansas Chamber Foundation · Mountain Home, AR · 2022
to be used for exterior signage updates for the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce, included, but not limited to, is a new digital marquee
$35,000
Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust · Tulsa, OK · 2022
to support the Discovery Awards
$33,750
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas · Bentonville, AR · 2024
For the capital campaign for scholarships across Northwest Arkansas.
$30,000
Bentonville Library Foundation · Bentonville, AR · 2023
For an 8 seat community meeting room adjacent to the business and community hub as part of the Bentonville Library expansion project.
$30,000
Next Step Day Room · Fort Smith, AR · 2023
To build a tiny home for individuals transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing.
$30,000
Tulsa Community College Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2023
To support scholarships for TCC students through the "My Promise" scholarship program.
$30,000
Uams Foundation Fund · Little Rock, AR · 2022
to support the UAMS Research Center for Organ Engineering and Gene Therapy
$27,500
American Heart Association · Fayetteville, AR · 2023
To fund a blood pressure control program, to help meet the needs of local clinics who help low income and high-risk patients in Northwest Arkansas.
$25,000
Barnabas Foundation · Branson, MO · 2024
To fund 'The Farm' at Camp Barnabas.
$25,000
Children'S Tumor Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
To support the Capital Campaign partnership between Arkansas Children's Hospital and UAMS to pilot the first of its kind Adult Neurofibromatosis Clinic.
$25,000
Community Foundation of the Ozarks · Springfield, MO · 2024
To support regionalism efforts in a 10-county region that includes Greene, Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney and Webster Counties.
$25,000
Downtown Tulsa Partnership · Tulsa, OK · 2024
To support enhanced beautification and cleanliness in downtown.
$25,000
Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area · Joplin, MO · 2024
For start-up costs that include the software for the program for the Community Action Ride System (CARS) that provides free transportation services to residents.
$25,000
Oral Roberts University · Tulsa, OK · 2024
To support the David and Barbara Centre for Global Leadership.
$25,000
Route 66 Alliance · Tulsa, OK · 2024
To assist in Route 66 Road Fest that will preserve, promote, and enhance historic Route 66-past, present, and future.
$25,000
Shawnee Community Foundation · Shawnee, OK · 2024
For Shawnee Public Schools, and their new turf on their football field.
$25,000
Teen Court · Lawton, OK · 2024
To assist with facility renovation costs.
$25,000
The Outsiders House Museum Association · Tulsa, OK · 2024
To promote education, reading, authorship and the arts to students.
$25,000
Tulsa Community College Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2024
To support scholarships for TCC students through the "My Promise" scholarship program.
$25,000
Tulsa Police Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2024
To support the Corporate Partnership Program in funding key strategic initiatives for the Tulsa Police Department.
$25,000
Umkc Foundation · Kansas City, MO · 2024
To support scholarship funds that are used for students that are enrolled in the banking degree program and are minority or first generation college attendees.
$25,000
Van Buren Community Development Organization · Van Buren, AR · 2024
For renovations to the Van Buren Chamber Business Resource Center.
$25,000
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education · Fort Smith, AR · 2023
To support the wellness park and campus trail system at the medical schools.
$25,000
Children'S Tumor Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
To support the Capital Campaign partnership between Arkansas Children's Hospital and UAMS to pilot the first of its kind Adult Neurofibromatosis Clinic.
$25,000
Dynamic Strides Therapy · Republic, MO · 2023
For the aquatic therapy pool and associated costs with the new build.
$25,000
Glenpool School District · Glenpool, OK · 2023
To support the K-12 STEM programs as well as extend the Biomedical pathway by incorporating the second course, Human Body Systems, into the 2024-2025 course offerings.
$25,000
Jones Center for Families · Springdale, AR · 2023
To develop a more efficient and better functioning welcome desk at The Jones Center.
$25,000
Kentucky Bankers Relief Fund Company · Louisville, KY · 2023
To aid relief efforts for impacted bankers in Arkansas via the Arkansas Bankers Association.
$25,000
Rapha House International · Joplin, MO · 2023
Support the Rapha Hope & Healing Center expansion project.
$25,000
The Nature Conservancy Oklahoma Chapter · Tulsa, OK · 2023
To support the Pearl Jackson Ranch for Tulsa that will provide unique outdoor recreational and nature related activities.
$25,000
United States Marshals Museum Foundation · Fort Smith, AR · 2023
To promote and implement the field trip program for schools in the regional area.
$25,000
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education · Fort Smith, AR · 2022
to support the wellness park and campus trail system at the medical schools
$25,000
Barnabas Foundation · Springfield, MO · 2022
to provide campers in Northwest Arkansas with a week-long camp experience
$25,000
Bentonville Historical Museum · Bentonville, AR · 2022
for general expenses and the startup cost for the new museum
$25,000
Food On the Move · Tulsa, OK · 2022
to support the Food Home Phase 1 capital campaign project
$25,000
Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club · Fort Smith, AR · 2022
for building renovations at Jeffrey's Boys & Girls Club
$25,000
Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma · Tulsa, OK · 2022
to support general operations and scouting programs
$25,000
Oru Golden Eagle Club · Tulsa, OK · 2022
to support the new Mike Carter Athletic Center
$25,000
Stillwater Habitat for Humanity · Stillwater, OK · 2022
for infrastructure building for Stillwater Oklahoma's first Habitat for Humanity development providing safe homes for low income families
$25,000
Tulsa Community College Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2022
to support scholarships for TCC students with the "My Promise" scholarship
$25,000
Tulsa Community Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2022
for operations related to the African American Leadership Academy to provide support in professional and personal development activities for fellows to participate
$25,000
Tulsa Zoo Management · Tulsa, OK · 2022
to support the Oxley Family Elephant Experience and Preserve which includes outdoor and indoor spaces, with maximum flexibility for herd management and care during the day and during the night
$25,000
United Way of Southwest Oklahoma · Lawton, OK · 2022
to support programs that provide educational support, financial literacy/income stability, affordable health care and basic human needs such as food and shelter
$25,000
United Way of the Ozarks · Springfield, MO · 2022
to cover the costs of updates to the United Way of the Ozarks building in the areas of security, technology and energy efficiencies
$25,000
USA Bmx Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2022
for educational youth programs, camps and the operations of those activities throughout the year
$25,000
Welcomehealth · Fayetteville, AR · 2022
to provide free medical and dental services to low to moderate income individuals
$22,500
United Way of Central Oklahoma · Oklahoma City, OK · 2024
To improve the health, safety, education, and economic well-being of individuals and families in need.
$22,500
Barnabas Foundation · Branson, MO · 2023
To fund 'The Farm' at Camp Barnabas.
$22,500
Pope County · Russellville, AR · 2023
For Pope County Office of Emergency Management to purchase a side-by-side UTV with a transport skid bed for search and rescue.
$22,500
United Way of Central Oklahoma · Oklahoma City, OK · 2023
To provide funding for programs that assist individual families in need in Central Oklahoma.
$22,500
Barnabas Foundation · Springfield, MO · 2022
to support 'The Farm' at Camp Barnabas
$22,500
United Way of Central Oklahoma · Oklahoma City, OK · 2022
to provide funding for programs that assist individual families in need in Central Oklahoma
$21,000
Northwest Arkansas Children'S Shelter · Bentonville, AR · 2024
For the Emergency Shelter/Residential Program $3,500 and the Nutrition Program $17,500.
$20,000
Arts for All · Lawton, OK · 2024
To assist delivering summer art programs as well as promoting the arts throughout the Lawton Fort Sill community.
$20,000
Bentonville-Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce Foundation · Bentonville, AR · 2024
For operation support for Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce.
$20,000
Church Studio Music Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2024
To support artists without the funds to make a professional recording.
$20,000
City of Tulsa · Tulsa, OK · 2024
To support the operations for the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC).
$20,000
Cobblestone Project · Fayetteville, AR · 2024
To fund hunger relief efforts in NWA.
$20,000
Food On the Move · Tulsa, OK · 2024
To support the Community Food and Resource Festival.
$20,000
Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club · Fort Smith, AR · 2024
To install a commercial kitchen to be used for their student feeding program.
$20,000
Fort Smith Chamber Economic Development Foundation · Fort Smith, AR · 2024
To promote the Fort Smith area to maintain current business relationships, support company expansions, and attract new businesses to the area.
$20,000
Hot Springs Village Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association · Hot Springs Village, AR · 2024
To support a new K9 Unit - fencing, bullet proof vest, vehicle modifications for K9 and training.
$20,000
Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas · Rogers, AR · 2024
For general support towards the Mom-Baby medical service line.
$20,000
Museum of Discovery · Little Rock, AR · 2024
To support the Reimagination Capital Campaign.
$20,000
Our Healthy Communities · Rogers, AR · 2024
For the Siloam Springs Senior Activity & Wellness Center to help replace the vehicle which is used to transport seniors to appointments and center outings.
$20,000
Project Hope Food Bank · Hot Springs, AR · 2024
To purchase a forklift for the warehouse.
$20,000
Rogers Development Foundation · Rogers, AR · 2024
For scholarships, program & speaker costs, event costs, food and programming for the Leadership, Education, Advancement & Development (L.E.A.D.) Rogers program.
$20,000
Tulsa Christian Education Corporation · Tulsa, OK · 2024
To establish a Spanish section in the elementary library and expand the classroom libraries in the Spanish Immersion classrooms.
$20,000
Tulsa Community Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2024
For the Tulsa State Fair Junior Livestock Auction Corp. Fund to support the Tulsa State Fair Night of Champions Scholarship Program.
$20,000
Allied Arts of Oklahoma · Oklahoma City, OK · 2023
To support the arts, youth education, community outreach and programs.
$20,000
Bentonville-Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce Foundation · Bentonville, AR · 2023
For operation support for Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce.
$20,000
Boys and Girls Club of Benton County · Bentonville, AR · 2023
To offset the startup costs for opening up 14 new school-based sites.
$20,000
Church Studio Music Foundation · Tulsa, OK · 2023
To support the Public School Educational Tours of The Church Studio for students and teachers, and artist recording scholarships for recording and mixing at The Church Studio.
$20,000
City of Lawton · Lawton, OK · 2023
To assist with sending executive leadership to police training at the Southern Police Institute. Funds will also be used to purchase Eagle IFAK first aid kits for all patrol.
$20,000
Cobblestone Project Dba Cobblestone Farm · Fayetteville, AR · 2023
To fund hunger relief efforts in NWA with the purchase of direct inputs such as seeds and soil amendments required to grow the food.

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