Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust
Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust is a private foundation, based in Pine Bluff, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $505K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $36K.
Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust at a glance
In short: Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust gave $18K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $18,117
- -15.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,529
- -15.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,624
- Total assets
- $505,050
- +3.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was First Baptist Church of Pine Bluff Arkansas ($18K across 4 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 49% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $37K (2024). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of Pine Bluff Arkansas Pine Bluff, AR | Ar Baptist Childrens Homes & Family | $9,058 |
| First Baptist Church of Pine Bluff Arkansas Pine Bluff, AR | Ar State Missions | $4,529 |
| First Baptist Church of Pine Bluff Arkansas Pine Bluff, AR | North American Mission Board | $2,718 |
| First Baptist Church of Pine Bluff Arkansas Pine Bluff, AR | International Mission Board | $1,812 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $505,050 | $46,973 | $30,740 | $18,117 | 4 | $18,117 | $36,208 | $36,687 |
| 2025 | $488,817 | $30,970 | $28,777 | $21,440 | 4 | $21,440 | $23,633 | $30,523 |
| 2024 | $480,436 | $37,539 | $40,927 | $36,575 | 4 | $36,575 | $33,187 | $28,848 |
| 2023 | $483,824 | $82,127 | $18,911 | $13,716 | 4 | $13,716 | $76,932 | $35,986 |
| 2022 | $420,608 | $17,579 | $49,730 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $452,759 | $37,012 | $31,127 | $17,898 | 2 | — | $37,012 | — |
| 2020 | $446,874 | $23,212 | $47,840 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust's only listed officer is Simmons Bank Trust Dept, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Simmons Bank Trust Dept
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$8K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Karie Bryan (2023–2025) — Trust Officer
- Former: Laura Parrish (2020–2022) — Trust Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $8K, to Simmons Bank Trust Dept (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust
How much does Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust give each year?
Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust gave $18K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $21K across 4 grants.
What is Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust's typical grant size?
Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust's median grant in 2026 was $3,624, and its average grant was $4,529, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust give grants?
Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pine Bluff, AR (4 grants).
Does Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust?
Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust reported $505K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust's EIN?
Joe R & Emma Lee Hall Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-6101669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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