John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr
John and Sue Anthony Charitable TR is a private foundation based in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Its 2024 filing says awards will generally be limited to organizations operating in the Southwest Arkansas region, with stated preferences that include established religious organizations, church-supported colleges and universities, and charitable institutions in Murfreesboro and Arkansas.
John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr gave $261K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Arkansas. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $260,887
- +26.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,454
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,700
- Total assets
- $4,150,915
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (11 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It names Van Stueart as the contact for applications, specifies no prescribed format or materials, and says there are no application deadlines. Awards will generally be limited to organizations operating in Southwest Arkansas. The filing lists preferences for established and recognized religious organizations; recognized and accredited church-supported colleges and universities; charitable institutions in Murfreesboro, Arkansas; charitable institutions in Arkansas; and church-supported orphanages.
- Contact
Application contact: Van Stueart
Mailing address: PO Box A, Murfreesboro, AR 71958
Phone: (870) 285-2711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Open Bible Prison Ministry ($29K). Together the top 10 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 147 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing says awards will generally be limited to organizations operating in the Southwest Arkansas region. Its stated preferences include organizations in Murfreesboro and elsewhere in Arkansas. In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas; other leading recipient states were Texas (9%), Louisiana (9%), Tennessee (7%), and Florida (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 35 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $150K (2022) to $261K (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Bible Prison Ministry Prescott, AR | Religious | $28,600 |
| Living Rock Church Nashville, AR | Religious | $22,100 |
| Call to His Heart Ministries Baton Rouge, LA | Religious | $17,800 |
| Bridges for Peace Melbourne, FL | Social Welfare | $16,000 |
| Harvest Time Assembly of God Murfreesboro, AR | Religious | $16,000 |
| Mauriceville Assembly of God Mauriceville, TX | Religious | $15,000 |
| Oasis Ministries Riceville, TN | Religious | $15,000 |
| Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Eureka Springs, AR | Social Welfare | $15,000 |
| Central Ark Development Council Benton, AR | Social Welfare | $12,000 |
| Global University Springfield, MO | Education | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported grantmaking totals were:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,150,915 | $268,563 | $347,191 | $260,887 | 35 | $269,615 | $231,248 | $205,207 |
| 2023 | $4,229,543 | $102,069 | $308,007 | $205,587 | 34 | $212,067 | $157,723 | $200,124 |
| 2022 | $4,435,481 | $284,164 | $232,922 | $150,347 | 21 | $160,227 | $139,757 | $208,574 |
| 2021 | $4,168,126 | $113,165 | $244,860 | $167,150 | 22 | $175,255 | $66,926 | $165,821 |
| 2020 | $4,299,821 | $108,455 | $289,368 | $207,285 | 35 | — | $89,907 | $169,460 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $205K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant list identifies awards for religious, social welfare, and education purposes. Among the organizations it supported, Mesilla Valley Community of Hope describes itself as a daytime service center for homeless people that provides programs, intensive case management, and housing; Grace Christian School describes its work as providing Christ-centered education; and the Cheetah Conservation Fund says its mission is to support the long-term survival of cheetahs and their ecosystem through research and education.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $260,887 in 2024. Individual awards ranged from $900 to $28,600, with a median of $4,700. Larger awards included $28,600 to Open Bible Prison Ministry, $22,100 to Living Rock Church, and $17,800 to Call to His Heart Ministries. Other 2024 recipients included Mesilla Valley Community of Hope ($10,000), Baptist Health Foundation Inc ($5,500), Vessel of Honour Ministries Inc ($4,000), Grace Christian School Inc ($2,000), and Arkansas Sheriffs Youth Ranches Inc ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Van Dale Stueart and Crystal Funderburg as trustees.
John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Van Dale Stueart
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$28K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Crystal Funderburg
Trustee
On filings since 2022
$21K (2022) → $28K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jondal Funderburg (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $28K, to Van Dale Stueart (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr
How much does John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr give each year?
John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr gave $261K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $206K across 34 grants.
What is John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr's median grant in 2024 was $4,700, and its average grant was $7,454, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr that year got $4K on average.
Where does John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr give grants?
John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr gives mostly in Arkansas: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (9%) and Louisiana (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, AR (4 grants), Murfreesboro, AR (4 grants), Hot Springs, AR (3 grants) and Baton Rouge, LA (2 grants).
Does John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (16 grants), "Social Welfare" (15 grants) and "Education" (4 grants).
Who are John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Open Bible Prison Ministry ($28,600), Living Rock Church ($22,100) and Call to His Heart Ministries ($17,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr?
John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $270K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $205K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant list identifies awards for religious, social welfare, and education purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr's EIN?
John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3555793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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