Bank of England Foundation
Bank of England Foundation is a private foundation, based in England, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $479K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $22K.
Bank of England Foundation at a glance
In short: Bank of England Foundation gave $22K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,950
- -30.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,744
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $478,900
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bank of England Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Darby's Warrior Support ($5K). Together the top 8 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bank of England Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2024) to $32K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Darby's Warrior Support Searcy, AR | To Provide Assistance to Low-to-Moderate Military Personnel. | $5,000 |
| Open Armslonoke County Task Force on Child Abuse Lonoke, AR | To Provide Assistance to Indigent Children. | $5,000 |
| Christ Corner Food Closet England, AR | To Provide Assistance to Indigent Families. | $2,500 |
| Grand Prairie CASA Lonoke, AR | To Provide Assistance to Indigent Children. | $2,500 |
| The Call Little Rock, AR | To Provide Assistance to Indigent Children and Families. | $2,500 |
| Wade Knox Children's Advocacy Center Lonoke, AR | To Provide Assistance to Indigent Children. | $2,000 |
| Family Resource Services Lonoke, AR | To Provide Assistance to Indigent Families. | $1,700 |
| Shelby's Pantry Carlisle, AR | To Provide Assistance to Indigent Families. | $750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $478,900 | — | $24,050 | $21,950 | 8 | $21,950 | $24,606 |
| 2023 | $502,950 | — | $31,500 | $31,500 | 9 | $31,500 | $26,032 |
| 2022 | $534,450 | $255,000 | $30,550 | $29,000 | 8 | $29,000 | $24,101 |
| 2021 | $310,000 | $310,000 | — | — | — | — | $1,272 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bank of England Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bank of England Foundation is led by Gary Canada Jr., Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Canada Jr.
Director & President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Evans
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Robinson
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory M. Hopkins Esq.
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Luebke
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael Cupples (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Neil Anderson (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Bank of England Foundation
How much does Bank of England Foundation give each year?
Bank of England Foundation gave $22K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 9 grants.
What is Bank of England Foundation's typical grant size?
Bank of England Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,744, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bank of England Foundation give grants?
Bank of England Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lonoke, AR (4 grants).
Does Bank of England Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Bank of England Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Assistance to Indigent Families." (3 grants) and "To Provide Assistance to Indigent Children." (3 grants).
Who are Bank of England Foundation's largest grantees?
Bank of England Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Darby's Warrior Support ($5,000), Open Armslonoke County Task Force on Child Abuse ($5,000) and Christ Corner Food Closet ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bank of England Foundation?
Bank of England Foundation reported $479K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Bank of England Foundation's EIN?
Bank of England Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2627470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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