Godfrey Thomas Foundation
The Godfrey Thomas Foundation is a private foundation based in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It reported giving $144,651 through 18 grants in filing year 2025, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in Arkansas.
Godfrey Thomas Foundation at a glance
In short: Godfrey Thomas Foundation gave $145K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Arkansas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $144,651
- +39.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,036
- +54.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,950
- Total assets
- $1,378,865
- +19.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% 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 Godfrey Thomas Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says to apply for a preprinted application and instructions, and lists Mary B Carr as the contact. It reports no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists May 1 for the fall term and November 1 for the spring term. May 1, 2026, has passed; November 1, 2026, is the next listed deadline.
- Deadline
- The filing lists May 1 for the fall term and November 1 for the spring term.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary B Carr
Mailing address: 319 Osprey Point, Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (870) 946-1982
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Godfrey Thomas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First United Methodist Church ($79K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($2,700), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 91 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Godfrey Thomas Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $90K (2021) to $145K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church Dewitt, AR | Unrestricted | $79,151 |
| Acres of Help Dewitt, AR | Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| Dewitt School District Dewitt, AR | School Supplies | $11,000 |
| Nine Scholarships Hot Springs, AR | Tuition, Books, Room & Board, Etc | $10,700 |
| City of Dewitt Dewitt, AR | Cemetery Maintenance | $5,000 |
| Dana's House Dewitt, AR | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Museum of the Grand Prairie Stuttgart, AR | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,700 |
| Hope of the Delta Stuttgart, AR | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Dewitt Hospital Auxilary Dewitt, AR | Unrestricted | $1,900 |
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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 | $1,378,865 | $400,267 | $179,798 | $144,651 | 18 | $163,281 | $389,891 | $149,493 |
| 2024 | $1,158,396 | $152,212 | $120,081 | $103,900 | 20 | $111,015 | $141,270 | $150,285 |
| 2023 | $1,126,265 | $89,413 | $132,989 | $108,650 | 18 | $120,613 | $78,871 | $123,762 |
| 2022 | $1,169,841 | $114,389 | $125,125 | $99,250 | 18 | $111,725 | $108,340 | $115,918 |
| 2021 | $1,180,577 | $85,824 | $113,698 | $90,250 | 17 | $102,525 | $80,054 | $111,310 |
| 2020 | $1,208,451 | $98,549 | $122,666 | $97,550 | 16 | — | $92,679 | $105,341 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Godfrey Thomas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $149K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a church, a school district, scholarships, community organizations, and a children’s hospital. The First United Methodist Church described its mission as operating a daycare program for children; Dana’s House Inc. said it provides care for needy children and young adults; and Arkansas Children’s Hospital said it champions children’s health.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $144,651 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $79,151, with a median grant of $1,950. Its largest reported grants included $79,151 to First United Methodist Church, $22,000 to Acres of Help, $11,000 to DeWitt School District for school supplies, and $10,700 for nine scholarships for tuition, books, room and board, and other expenses.
The filing lists additional grants of $5,000 to the City of DeWitt for cemetery maintenance; $3,000 to Dana’s House; $2,500 each to the Museum of the Grand Prairie and the Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Stuttgart Campus Foundation; $2,000 to Hope of the Delta; $1,900 to DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary; $1,500 to Patillo Center School; and $1,000 to Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary B Carr, Stacy Carr Denton, and Harry C Erwin III as trustees.
Godfrey Thomas Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harry C. Erwin III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Mary B. Carr
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Stacy Carr Denton
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stacy Carr (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Mary B Carr (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Godfrey Thomas Foundation
How much does Godfrey Thomas Foundation give each year?
Godfrey Thomas Foundation gave $145K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $104K across 20 grants.
What is Godfrey Thomas Foundation's typical grant size?
Godfrey Thomas Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,950, and its average grant was $8,036, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Godfrey Thomas Foundation give grants?
Godfrey Thomas Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dewitt, AR (10 grants), Stuttgart, AR (2 grants) and Little Rock, AR (2 grants).
Does Godfrey Thomas Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Godfrey Thomas Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Godfrey Thomas Foundation's largest grantees?
Godfrey Thomas Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include First United Methodist Church ($79,151), Acres of Help ($22,000) and Dewitt School District ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($2,700), which are not listed by name. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Godfrey Thomas Foundation?
Godfrey Thomas Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $149K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Godfrey Thomas Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a church, a school district, scholarships, community organizations, and a children’s hospital. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Godfrey Thomas Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Godfrey Thomas Foundation's EIN?
Godfrey Thomas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-6065971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Godfrey Thomas Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Godfrey Thomas Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/godfrey-thomas-foundation-morg_ae52ad77856d4e1cae77153c0d53a418
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