Munro Foundation
Munro Foundation is a private foundation based in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Its 2023 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Arkansas, for purposes including community support, education, the arts, health, hunger relief, and nature conservation.
Munro Foundation at a glance
In short: Munro Foundation gave $191K across 30 grants in 2023 (avg $6K), mostly in Arkansas. 27% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $191,229
- +315.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 30
- -47.4% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $6,374
- +689.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (7 of 26, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (92% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Munro Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2022 final return that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 1157, Hot Springs, AR 71902-1157
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Munro Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Hot Springs Area Comm Foundation ($50K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 164 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas. The reported shares for Missouri, Washington, D.C., and Massachusetts were 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Munro Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 26 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2022) to $191K (2023). In 2023 it made 30 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Area Comm Foundation Little Rock, AR | Community Support | $45,413 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church Hot Springs, AR | Religous Support | $15,000 |
| National Park College Foundation Hot Springs, AR | Educational Support | $10,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church Hot Springs, AR | Community Support - Homeless Shelter | $7,500 |
| Arcansa Little Rock, AR | Arts Support | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Alzheimers Foundation Little Rock, AR | Medical Support | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Food Bank Little Rock, AR | Hunger Relief | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Nature Conservancy Little Rock, AR | Nature Conservation | $5,000 |
| Arkansas PBS Conway, AR | Educational Television | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Springdale, AR | Educational Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $57,594 | $207,785 | $191,229 | 30 | $191,229 | $41,038 | $5,853 |
| 2022 | $150,230 | $65,877 | $47,781 | $46,000 | 57 | $46,000 | $4,096 | $9,253 |
| 2021 | $132,134 | $53,052 | $102,018 | $77,400 | 77 | — | $20,620 | $9,205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Munro Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2023 — 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 reported 2023 grants include support for community services, education, arts, medical needs, hunger relief, and nature conservation.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Thea Foundation says it advocates for the importance of the arts in youth development. The Sharing Foundation says it addresses the physical, emotional, educational, and medical needs of orphaned and seriously disadvantaged children in Cambodia. Philander Smith College describes its mission as graduating academically accomplished students grounded in social justice. Arkansas Sheriffs Youth Ranches says it provides therapeutic shelter and care for homeless and/or abused children.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $191,229. Grant amounts ranged from $7 to $45,413, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grant was $45,413 to Hot Springs Area Community Foundation for community support. Other notable grants included $15,000 to St Luke’s Episcopal Church for religious support; $10,000 to National Park College Foundation for educational support; and $7,500 to St Luke’s Episcopal Church for a homeless shelter. Grants of $5,000 included awards for arts, medical support, hunger relief, nature conservation, and education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Mollie Munro and Christine Munro as trustees.
Munro Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Christine Munro
Trustee
Trustee Vice President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mollie Munro
Trustee
Trustee Vice President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donald M. Munro (2021–2022) — Trustee President Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Munro Foundation
How much does Munro Foundation give each year?
Munro Foundation gave $191K across 30 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $46K across 57 grants.
What is Munro Foundation's typical grant size?
Munro Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,374, across 30 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Munro Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Munro Foundation give grants?
Munro Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (15 grants) and Hot Springs, AR (7 grants).
Does Munro Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Munro Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (6 grants), "Arts Support" (5 grants) and "Educational Support" (5 grants).
Who are Munro Foundation's largest grantees?
Munro Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Hot Springs Area Comm Foundation ($50,479 across 4 grants), St Luke's Episcopal Church ($22,500 across 2 grants) and National Park College Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Munro Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2023 grants include support for community services, education, arts, medical needs, hunger relief, and nature conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Munro Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2022 final return that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Munro Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Munro Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Munro Foundation's EIN?
Munro Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0469911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does Munro 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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