Arvest Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Established in 2019, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for philanthropic and charitable purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.0M
-13.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
-2.9% YoY
Grant Count
562
+4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-6.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Science and STEM Education
The foundation directs grants primarily to organizations in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $75,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $21,003,898
- Total Revenue: $1,217,210
- Total Expenses: $4,616,319
- Total Giving: $4,305,000
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $24,403,007
- Total Revenue: $643,255
- Total Expenses: $4,888,280
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,003,898 | $24,403,007 | $28,648,032 |
| Revenue | $1,217,210 | $643,255 | $15,598,004 |
| Expenses | $4,616,319 | $4,888,280 | $4,793,057 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,521,353 | $4,553,114 | $4,560,481 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,122,244 | $729,973 | $15,215,428 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,351,488 | $1,399,518 | $672,474 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been actively distributing grants across its service region, with recent announcements of grants to organizations in Fort Smith, Central Arkansas, and Garland County areas in 2025 and 2026. The foundation has also supported education initiatives, including a $100,000 donation to Arkansas Colleges of Health Education's Adopt a Scholar program.
Arvest Foundation awards $280,500 to Fort Smith area organizations in 2025Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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