Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas
Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $85K.
Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas at a glance
In short: Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas gave $85K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,080
- +30.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,453
- +44.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $18,496
- -44.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carti Foundation ($54K). Together the top 9 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 45 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2022) to $93K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carti Foundation Little Rock, AR | Medical Care for Critically Ill | $54,080 |
| First United Methodist Church Conway, AR | Religious Donation to a Church | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical Care for Critically Ill Children | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Little Rock, AR | Shelter for families with critically ill patients receiving medical care | $6,000 |
| Ar Sheriffs Youth Ranches Batesville, AR | Support for physical health, education, etc. For at-risk kids | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation Little Rock, AR | Medical Education & Treatment of Prostate Cancer | $1,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | Fight World Poverty | $1,000 |
| Little Rock Compassion Center Little Rock, AR | Provide Food, Shelter, Services for Underprivileged | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Little Rock, AR | Community Services to Those in Need | $1,000 |
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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 | $18,496 | $72,000 | $86,515 | $85,080 | 9 | $85,080 | $1,939 |
| 2023 | $33,011 | $72,000 | $65,380 | $65,380 | 10 | $65,380 | $1,930 |
| 2022 | $22,311 | $72,000 | $58,050 | $56,000 | 8 | $56,000 | $1,386 |
| 2021 | $7,760 | $72,000 | $93,200 | $93,200 | 9 | $93,200 | $2,321 |
| 2020 | $28,960 | $72,000 | $68,100 | $68,100 | 9 | — | $1,941 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas is led by Larry Sturdivant, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Sturdivant
President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Oaks
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Ann Owens
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kandi M. McNeal
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas
How much does Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas give each year?
Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas gave $85K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 10 grants.
What is Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas's typical grant size?
Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $9,453, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas give grants?
Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas gives mostly in Arkansas: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (6 grants).
Does Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas's largest grantees?
Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas's largest 2024 grantees include Carti Foundation ($54,080), First United Methodist Church ($10,000) and St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas?
Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas?
Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Little Rock, AR. It holds $18K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas's EIN?
Caring Hearts Foundation of Arkansas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0689308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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