Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc
The Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History was established to help further the mission of the Division of Arkansas Heritage; to identify Arkansass Heritage and enhance the quality of life by the discovery,preservation and presentation of the States cultural, historic and natural resources for the benefit of all Arkansans;
Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc at a glance
In short: Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc reported $340K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $339,695 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +95.5% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $86,948
- -78.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $20,134
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $217
- -54.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $339,790
- +92.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc
Open Grants
13 open opportunities from Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc
AAC Arts on Tour Grant
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Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
AAC Community Arts Project Grant ( previously Collaborative Project Support Grant)
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
AAC General Operating Support Grant
Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $15K (2021) to $360K (2020). In 2024 it reported $340K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ark National Statuary Woodlane St Little Roc, AR | Preserve Ark Heritage | $173,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,948 | $20,134 | $339,790 | $339,695 | Total only | $217 |
| 2023 | $406,604 | $17,999 | $176,219 | $173,750 | 1 | $476 |
| 2022 | $564,824 | $154,078 | $135,932 | $133,714 | 2 | $521 |
| 2021 | $546,678 | $101,072 | $16,131 | $15,000 | 1 | $502 |
| 2020 | $461,507 | $631,989 | $365,503 | $359,525 | 1 | $387 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $87K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $340K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $217.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc is led by Aubra Anthony, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aubra Anthony
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marty Ryall
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Karnes
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Hurst
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dorothy Morris (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: William D. Haught (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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 Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc
How much does Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc give each year?
Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc reported $340K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $174K across 1 grant.
How large is Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc?
Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc reported $87K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What is Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc?
Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Little Rock, AR. It holds $87K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc operate?
Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc's EIN?
Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2134744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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