Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic Excellence
Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic Excellence is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in FORT SMITH, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $90K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$90K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-25.0% YoY
About Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic Excellence
Based on IRS filings
Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic Excellence is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in FORT SMITH, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $90K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Arkansas Fort Smith Foundation ($60,000), Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club ($10,000), South Sebastian County Boys Club ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Fort Smith Foundation Fort Smith, AR | Donation | $60,000 |
| Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club Fort Smith, AR | Donation | $10,000 |
| South Sebastian County Boys Club Greenwood, AR | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Grand Lodge of Arkansas Greenwood, AR | Donation | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Weindel | President | 5 | — |
| Richard Weindel | Secretary/Treasurer | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic Excellence?
Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic Excellence is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in FORT SMITH, AR. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic Excellence operate?
Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic Excellence has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What size grants does Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic Excellence award?
In 2024, Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic Excellence awarded 4 grants totaling $90K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic Excellence's EIN?
Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic Excellence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2361904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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