George Arthur Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Little Rock, AR EIN: 45-0514809

George Arthur Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants totaling $8K.

Key facts about George Arthur Foundation

EIN: 45-0514809
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $8,310
Grants made (2025): 10
Average grant: $831
Median grant: $388
New grantees (estimate): 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025)
Primary geography: Arkansas (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who George Arthur Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for George Arthur Foundation's 10 itemized 2025 grants were Arkansas (55%) and Colorado (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (8 grants). 60% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Religous Support" (3 grants).

Is George Arthur Foundation open to new grantees?

30%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $318; repeat grants $1K. How we count

Medians: $250 first-time, $400 repeat.

60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving grew 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$8K

-6.4% YoY

Grant Count

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$831

+12.3% YoY

About George Arthur Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Arkansas $5K (55%)

Colorado $4K (43%)

New York $100 (1%)

Share of all 10 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Arkansas Colorado District of Columbia Illinois Maryland Michigan Mississippi New York

Cities

Little RockBaltimoreJacksonNorth Little RockForest HillsGoldenWorthCharlotteHillsdaleJacksonvilleWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 25, 2026 Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

47 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Focus ($3,600), Christ the King Catholic Church ($1,730), Greater Little Rock Rugby ($900).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FOCUS Golden, CO	TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS	$3,600
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH Little Rock, AR	FOR RELIGOUS SUPPORT	$1,730
GREATER LITTLE ROCK RUGBY Little Rock, AR	TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS	$900
ARKANSAS CATHOLIC MENS CONFERENCE Little Rock, AR	FOR RELIGOUS SUPPORT	$505
FRIENDS OF THE ANIMAL VILLAGE Little Rock, AR	TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS	$400
20TH CENTURY LODGE FUND Little Rock, AR	TO SUPPORT GENERALOPERATIONS	$375
CATHOLIC ARKANSAS SHARING APPEAL Little Rock, AR	TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS	$250
ARC OF HEAVEN MEDIA GROUP Little Rock, AR	TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS	$250
ARK PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER Little Rock, AR	TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS	$200
MARIST BROTHERS Forest Hills, NY	FOR RELIGOUS SUPPORT	$100

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Russell Simmonds	President	10	—
Ken Simmonds	Vice President	10	—
Ian Simmonds	Secretary	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Arthur Foundation?

George Arthur Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Little Rock, AR. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.