Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust
The Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Little Rock, Arkansas. It made 10 grants totaling $54,500 in filing year 2025.
Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust gave $55K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Arkansas. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,500
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,450
- +23.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $899,363
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing says the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit a written request detailing the proposed use of funds and demonstrating qualification as a charitable institution under the filing’s stated criteria. The filing also requests the organization’s employer identification number and a copy of its IRS exemption letter. Preferred recipient categories are listed under Mission & Focus Areas.
- Contact
Application contact: Anita A Davis
Mailing address: 1716 North Spruce, Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: (501) 666-0701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arkansas TV Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Arkansas (92% of grant dollars) and Louisiana (8%). The filing also identifies charitable institutions in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, and in Arkansas generally as preferred recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2022) to $76K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas TV Foundation Conway, AR | General Use | $10,000 |
| Providence Park North Little Rock, AR | General Use | $7,500 |
| The Authentic Self Little Rock, AR | General Use | $7,500 |
| UA Little Rock Public Radio Little Rock, AR | General Use | $7,000 |
| Central Ar Library System Little Rock, AR | General Use | $5,000 |
| Women's Foundation Arkansas Little Rock, AR | General Use | $5,000 |
| Krewe of Mid-City Mutt Mamas New Orleans, LA | General Use | $4,500 |
| Carelink North Little Rock, AR | General Use | $4,000 |
| Arkansas Foodbank Little Rock, AR | General Use | $3,000 |
| Soma 501 Little Rock, AR | General Use | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $899,363 | $71,707 | $76,770 | $54,500 | 10 | $56,700 | $17,920 | $58,947 |
| 2024 | $904,426 | $72,434 | $88,075 | $66,155 | 15 | $68,355 | $16,630 | $62,920 |
| 2023 | $920,067 | $94,092 | $102,235 | $76,250 | 17 | $78,450 | $11,402 | $59,605 |
| 2022 | $928,210 | $54,071 | $64,342 | $43,250 | 12 | $45,450 | $14,356 | $62,336 |
| 2021 | $948,039 | $59,946 | $84,179 | $61,500 | 14 | $63,700 | $8,804 | $69,866 |
| 2020 | $962,714 | $37,341 | $90,444 | $66,008 | 18 | — | $8,904 | $60,553 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 filing identifies preferred recipient categories rather than a single focus area: established and recognized religious organizations; recognized, accredited, church-supported colleges and universities; charitable institutions in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, or elsewhere in Arkansas; church-supported orphanages; and organizations working to support individuals in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust awarded 10 grants totaling $54,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Recipients included Arkansas TV Foundation ($10,000), Providence Park ($7,500), The Authentic Self ($7,500), UA Little Rock Public Radio ($7,000), Central Arkansas Library System ($5,000), and Women’s Foundation Arkansas ($5,000). Each grant was listed for general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Anita Davis is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust is led by Anita Davis, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anita Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust
How much does Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust give each year?
Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust gave $55K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $66K across 15 grants.
What is Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,450, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust that year got $7K on average.
Where does Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust give grants?
Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust gives mostly in Arkansas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (6 grants) and North Little Rock, AR (2 grants).
Does Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Arkansas TV Foundation ($10,000), Providence Park ($7,500) and The Authentic Self ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust?
Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust reported $899K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (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 does Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust?
The filing says the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust's EIN?
Clarence E Anthony Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-6102641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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