Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker LITTLE ROCK, AR EIN: 84-2510610

Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LITTLE ROCK, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $25K.

Key facts about Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation

EIN: 84-2510610
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $25,000
Grants made (2025): 8
Average grant: $3,125
Median grant: $3,750
Primary geography: Arkansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation's 8 itemized 2025 grants were Arkansas (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (5 grants). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$25K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

-11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+12.5% YoY

About Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Arkansas $121K (100%)

States

Arkansas

Cities

Little RockFayettevilleSpringdaleNorth Little RockFatettevilleFayettevile

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

34 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Goodness Village ($5,000), Children Safety Center ($5,000), Washingtion Elementary Children's Fund ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
GOODNESS VILLAGE LITTLE ROCK, AR	TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION FULFILL ITS MISSIONWHICH IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE APT LIVING FOR MEDICAL PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES	$5,000
CHILDREN SAFETY CENTER SPRINGDALE, AR	TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION FULFILL ITS MISSIONTO FACILITATE MORE EFFECTIVE PREVENTION, DETECTION,INVESTIGATION, AND TREATMENT OF CHILD ABUSE	$5,000
WASHINGTION ELEMENTARY CHILDREN'S FUND FAYETTEVILLE, AR	TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION FULFILL ITS MISSIONTO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS LEARN AT HIGH LEVELSAND ARE CHALLENGED TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE	$5,000
UAMS FOUNDATION FUND LITTLE ROCK, AR	TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION FULFILL ITS MISSIONTO FURTHER RESEARCH INTO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS	$5,000
MAGDALINE SERENITY HOUSE FAYETTEVILE, AR	TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION FULFILL ITS MISSIONTO HELP WOMEN REHABILIATE BACKINTO SOCIETY AFTER IMPRISONMENT	$2,500
YOUTH HOME LITTLE ROCK, AR	TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION FULFILL ITS MISSIONTO HELP EMOTIONALLY AND MENTALY ILLYOUTH WITH THERAPY AND EDUCATION	$1,000
LIFE SKILLS FOR YOUTH LITTLE ROCK, AR	TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION FULFILL ITS MISSIONTO SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH TO RISE ABOVE THEIRCIRSUMSTANCES AND ACHIEVE THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL	$1,000
ECONOMICS ARKANSAS LITTLE ROCK, AR	TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION FULFILL ITS MISSIONTO PROMOTE ECONOMIC LITERACYIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT C EAST	PRESIDENT	—	—
CYNTHIA AGAR EAST	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—
ELIZABETH EAST COUCH	SECRETARY	—	—
ROBERT CASHION EAST	TREASURER	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation?

Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LITTLE ROCK, AR. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation operate?

Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas.

What size grants does Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation award?

In 2025, Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $25K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Robert and Cynthia East Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2510610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.