George Arthur Foundation
The George Arthur Foundation is a private foundation based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in Arkansas, Colorado, and New York, including grants for general operations and religious support.
George Arthur Foundation at a glance
In short: George Arthur Foundation gave $8K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $831), mostly in Arkansas. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,310
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $831
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $388
- Total assets
- $1,621
- -59.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (55% 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 George Arthur Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 701 Rahling Rd Ste 1226, Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone: (214) 908-0269
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George Arthur Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Focus ($4K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas, 43% to recipients in Colorado, and 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George Arthur Foundation 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 $318; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $400 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $9K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,621 | $6,750 | $9,160 | $8,310 | 10 | $160 |
| 2024 | $4,031 | $6,871 | $9,705 | $8,880 | 12 | $369 |
| 2023 | $6,865 | — | $6,123 | $4,473 | 9 | $125 |
| 2022 | $12,988 | $4,968 | $950 | $5,150 | 11 | $379 |
| 2021 | $8,970 | $7,200 | $4,200 | $2,150 | 5 | — |
| 2020 | $5,970 | $9,650 | $8,525 | $7,525 | 11 | $243 |
| 2019 | $4,845 | $10,000 | $8,365 | $7,620 | 11 | $198 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Arthur Foundation reported a distributable amount of $160 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $8,310 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $3,600, with a median of $388. The largest grants were $3,600 to FOCUS in Golden, Colorado, for general operations; $1,730 to Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock for religious support; and $900 to Greater Little Rock Rugby for general operations. Other recipients included Arkansas Catholic Mens Conference ($505), Friends of the Animal Village ($400), 20th Century Lodge Fund ($375), Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal ($250), Arc of Heaven Media Group ($250), Ark Pregnancy Resource Center ($200), and Marist Brothers ($100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Russell Simmonds as president, Ken Simmonds as vice president, and Ian Simmonds as secretary.
George Arthur Foundation is led by Russell Simmonds, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Russell Simmonds
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Simmonds
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ken Simmonds
Vice President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 George Arthur Foundation
How much does George Arthur Foundation give each year?
George Arthur Foundation gave $8K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 12 grants.
What is George Arthur Foundation's typical grant size?
George Arthur Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $388, and its average grant was $831, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George Arthur Foundation that year got $318 on average.
Where does George Arthur Foundation give grants?
George Arthur Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (8 grants).
Does George Arthur Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of George Arthur Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "For Religous Support" (3 grants).
Who are George Arthur Foundation's largest grantees?
George Arthur Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Focus ($3,600), Christ the King Catholic Church ($1,730) and Greater Little Rock Rugby ($900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George Arthur Foundation?
George Arthur Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7K.
How do I apply for a grant from George Arthur Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is George Arthur Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, George Arthur Foundation reported a distributable amount of $160 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is George Arthur Foundation's EIN?
George Arthur Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0514809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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