Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust
The FRANK D HICKINGBOTHAM FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Arkansas. Its 2024 filing describes a commitment to Ouachita Baptist University scholarships or direct support for the Frank D. Hickingbotham School of Business, with remaining distributions guided by broad charitable, religious, and educational priorities.
Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust gave $313K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Arkansas. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $312,682
- +38.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,026
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,350
- Total assets
- $1,017,946
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (11 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Apply in writing with details pertinent to the intended use of funds. Scholarship selection and continuation criteria include financial need, academic merit, and leadership potential. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, subject to the trust agreement’s distribution requirements.
- Contact
Application contact: Frank D Hickingbotham
Mailing address: 11300 N Rodney Parham Rd Ste 300, Little Rock, AR 72212
Phone: (501) 223-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ouachita Baptist University ($126K). Together the top 10 received $279K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 99 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas. The remaining shares went to North Carolina (8%), Tennessee (2%), New York (2%), and Missouri (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 26 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 577% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2020) to $313K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $313K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | Scholarships & Development | $126,400 |
| Arkansas Baptist Foundation Little Rock, AR | Giving Fund | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Boys and Girls Club of McGehee McGehee, AR | Donation | $25,000 |
| Truth Matters Trust Raleigh, NC | Donation | $25,000 |
| Uams Foundation Fund Little Rock, AR | Cure Walk / Gala for Life | $24,625 |
| Baptist Healh Foundation Little Rock, AR | Bolo Bash | $7,790 |
| Alzehimer's Association Little Rock, AR | Walk to End Alzheimer's / Peroni INV | $5,000 |
| Razorback Foundation Fayetteville, AR | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| University of Aransas Fayetteville, AR | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Troubling of the Waters Ministries Little Rock, AR | Donation | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,017,946 | $301,212 | $320,587 | $312,682 | 26 | $319,987 | $38,612 | $55,470 |
| 2023 | $1,037,321 | $320,774 | $230,047 | $226,415 | 20 | $230,047 | $31,274 | $50,615 |
| 2022 | $946,594 | $229,588 | $186,258 | $168,925 | 18 | $186,258 | $17,588 | $49,331 |
| 2021 | $903,264 | $327,256 | $161,037 | $157,767 | 18 | $161,037 | $15,256 | $39,644 |
| 2020 | $737,045 | $223,264 | $142,297 | $136,056 | 17 | — | $15,264 | $27,445 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. It says that at least 25% of annual distributions will go to Ouachita Baptist University for scholarships for full-time students or to support the Frank D. Hickingbotham School of Business. The remaining 75% is guided by general priorities in the trust agreement for preferred charitable, religious, and educational groups, described as wide-ranging.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Ouachita Baptist University describes itself as a Christ-centered learning community that prepares students for intellectual and spiritual growth. Truth Matters Trust says it teaches biblical principles to encourage critical thinking, civil discourse, and deeper faith in God. The Children’s Tumor Foundation describes its mission as advancing research, knowledge, and care for the NF community. Razorback Foundation says it supports intercollegiate athletics at the University of Arkansas. Other 2024 recipients included a foundation supporting boys and girls, a university foundation, a ministry, and health-related organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $312,682. Grants ranged from $500 to $126,400, with a median of $3,350. Giving totaled $226,415 across 20 grants in 2023 and $168,925 across 18 grants in 2022.
The largest 2024 grant was $126,400 to Ouachita Baptist University for scholarships and development. Other large grants included $50,000 to Arkansas Baptist Foundation for a giving fund, $25,000 each to Foundation for Boys and Girls Club and Truth Matters Trust, and $24,625 to UAMS Foundation Fund for Cure Walk / Gala for Life.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Frank Hickingbotham is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust is led by Frank Hickingbotham, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Hickingbotham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust
How much does Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust give each year?
Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust gave $313K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $226K across 20 grants.
What is Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $3,350, and its average grant was $12,026, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust that year got $11K on average.
Where does Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust give grants?
Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust gives mostly in Arkansas: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (8 grants), McGehee, AR (3 grants), Fayetteville, AR (2 grants) and North Little Rock, AR (2 grants).
Does Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (11 grants).
Who are Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Ouachita Baptist University ($126,400), Arkansas Baptist Foundation ($50,000) and Foundation for Boys and Girls Club of McGehee ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust?
Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $320K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. It says that at least 25% of annual distributions will go to Ouachita Baptist University for scholarships for full-time students or to support the Frank D. Hickingbotham School of Business. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust's EIN?
Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5626813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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