Bailey Foundation
Bailey Foundation is a private foundation, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $291K. Net investment income was $229K.
Bailey Foundation at a glance
In short: Bailey Foundation gave $291K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $291K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $290,850
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $290,850
- Median grant
- $290,850
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Bailey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $291K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $290,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $300,132 | $312,315 | $290,850 | 1 | $229,262 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bailey Foundation is led by John S. Bailey, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
John S. Bailey
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Amy Bailey
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
H. A. Ted Bailey III
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Jo McCray
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Mary Maude Schafer
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Sharon Bailey
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bailey Foundation
How much does Bailey Foundation give each year?
Bailey Foundation gave $291K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bailey Foundation operate?
Bailey Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is Bailey Foundation's EIN?
Bailey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0356802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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