Greene County Community Fund
Greene County Community Fund is a Paragould, Arkansas-based public charity that provides financial support to local nonprofit agencies through community donations. The organization says it was formed in 1962 and serves Greene County.
Greene County Community Fund at a glance
In short: Greene County Community Fund gave $119K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Arkansas. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $118,526
- -64.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,408
- -56.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,125
- Total assets
- $316,928
- -22.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Greene County Community Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 252, Paragould, AR 72451
Phone: (870) 239-8435
Website: https://gccfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greene County Community Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greene County Rescue Squad ($15K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 82 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder’s website says its support is for Greene County agencies and that funds raised remain in Greene County. It lists Beech Grove, Delaplaine, Lafe, Marmaduke, Paragould, and Walcott as locations served. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Greene County Community Fund open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $97K (2021) to $337K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greene County Rescue Squad Paragould, AR | — | $14,776 |
| Greene County 4 H Paragould, AR | — | $12,750 |
| Bee Chore Service Paragould, AR | — | $12,000 |
| Greene County Girls Boys Club Paragould, AR | — | $12,000 |
| Agape House Paragould, AR | — | $10,125 |
| Focus Inc Jonesboro, AR | — | $9,000 |
| Together We Foster Paragould, AR | — | $8,250 |
| CASA Paragould, AR | — | $6,250 |
| Greene County Fine Arts Council Paragould, AR | — | $6,000 |
| Child Abuse Task Force Paragould, AR | — | $5,375 |
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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 | $316,928 | $101,755 | $192,910 | $118,526 | 16 | $388 |
| 2023 | $406,280 | $145,533 | $375,394 | $336,558 | 20 | $820 |
| 2022 | $636,628 | $628,232 | $157,716 | $102,913 | 15 | $249 |
| 2021 | $166,112 | $125,341 | $157,500 | $96,563 | 14 | $207 |
| 2020 | $190,399 | $164,717 | $170,836 | $118,876 | 17 | $452 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “consolidated fund raising for organizations.” Its website describes its work as mobilizing community donations to provide financial support to local nonprofit agencies.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it supported: Agape House described its mission as providing housing, education, and support for people coming from incarceration; Focus Inc said it seeks to empower people, with or without disabilities, to reach their goals and participate in the community; and Together We Foster said it supports people and agencies involved in foster-care reunification.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Greene County Community Fund reported 16 grants totaling $118,526. Grant amounts ranged from $1,875 to $14,776, with a median of $6,125. Its largest reported grants included Greene County Rescue Squad ($14,776), Greene County 4-H ($12,750), Bee Chore Service ($12,000), Greene County Girls Boys Club ($12,000), and Agape House ($10,125). Other notable recipients were Focus Inc ($9,000), Together We Foster ($8,250), CASA ($6,250), Greene County Fine Arts Council ($6,000), Child Abuse Task Force ($5,375), Options Paragould ($5,250), and Greene County Scholarship Fund ($5,000).
For nonprofit funding, the website directs Greene County-based organizations to inquire through its application forms. It says eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits that have existed for at least one year, spend all funds in Greene County, and have an office establishment or contact person in the county. The process includes submitting an application when available, an interview, agreeing to funding terms if selected, and documenting how funds were spent. The website also describes four annual scholarships for graduating seniors, with one recipient selected from each Greene County school; these are scholarships for students, not grants to outside organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Candice Keatts as executive director and Ryan Curtis, Jason Elms, Ben Malone, Julie Matthews, Danielle Honeycutt, Haley Beasley, Ashley Hankins, Lauren McDaniel, and Yong Ko as board members. The organization’s website identifies John Oliver as board president, Chris Hughes as vice president, and Candice Keatts as executive director.
Greene County Community Fund is led by John Oliver, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Oliver
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Candice Keatts
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Ryan Curtis
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ben Malone
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Chris Hughes
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Danielle Honeycutt
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jason Elms
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Julie Matthews
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mary Pierce
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ashley Hankins
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Haley Beasley
Board Memeber
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Lauren McDaniel
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Yong Ko
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Brad Baine (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brent McCain (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Justin Smith (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kodie Potter (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robby Glasco (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tiffany Lidisky (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jordan Hoskins (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Keith Mosbey (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lauria Baker (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jessie Blevins (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Phyllis Rhynes (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Brad Rogers (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jason Smith (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Renae Jetson (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Lucius (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brad Snyder (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Dale Noe (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Darae Roberts (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Gary Creemens (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jace Evans (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shadow Inskeep (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Tracy Arnett (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tonya Henderson (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Adam Butler (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Levi Brandon (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Pam Bradford (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Robin Smith (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Robin White (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Suzanne Bushong (2020) — Board Member
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 Greene County Community Fund
How much does Greene County Community Fund give each year?
Greene County Community Fund gave $119K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $337K across 20 grants.
What is Greene County Community Fund's typical grant size?
Greene County Community Fund's median grant in 2024 was $6,125, and its average grant was $7,408, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greene County Community Fund that year got $3K on average.
Where does Greene County Community Fund give grants?
Greene County Community Fund gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Paragould, AR (14 grants) and Jonesboro, AR (2 grants).
Who are Greene County Community Fund's largest grantees?
Greene County Community Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Greene County Rescue Squad ($14,776), Greene County 4 H ($12,750) and Bee Chore Service ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Greene County Community Fund?
Greene County Community Fund reported $317K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $102K.
What does Greene County Community Fund fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “consolidated fund raising for organizations.” Its website describes its work as mobilizing community donations to provide financial support to local nonprofit agencies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greene County Community Fund?
Greene County Community Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check gccfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Greene County Community Fund's EIN?
Greene County Community Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0411885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Greene County Community Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/greene-county-community-fund-morg_ccfc5d4aba144f3cae63fbcb1f6076f7
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