Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund
Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund is a private foundation, based in Pine Bluff, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $220K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $6K.
Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund gave $14K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $13,675
- +3.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,279
- +3.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,022
- Total assets
- $219,933
- -3.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (69% 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 Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Arkansas ($7K across 2 grants). Together the top 5 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% 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-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2025) to $16K (2023). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | Visiting Lectureship in Anthropology | $4,042 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Fund Research in Field of Anthropology | $4,042 |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | Student Scholarship | $2,695 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church Pine Bluff, AR | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,348 |
| Jefferson County Habitat for Humani Pine Bluff, AR | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,348 |
| St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital New York, NY | Support Cardiopulmonary Lab | $200 |
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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 | $219,933 | $11,250 | $18,790 | $13,675 | 6 | $13,675 | $6,135 | $14,197 |
| 2025 | $227,473 | $8,880 | $18,128 | $13,161 | 6 | $13,161 | $3,913 | $13,675 |
| 2024 | $236,721 | $16,328 | $18,541 | $14,002 | 6 | $14,002 | $11,789 | $13,161 |
| 2023 | $238,934 | $7,810 | $20,307 | $15,542 | 6 | $15,542 | $3,045 | $14,202 |
| 2022 | $251,431 | $14,685 | $20,276 | $15,016 | 6 | $15,016 | $9,425 | $15,342 |
| 2021 | $256,837 | $14,061 | $19,614 | $14,802 | 6 | — | $9,249 | $15,016 |
| 2020 | $261,850 | $21,093 | $20,025 | $15,002 | 6 | — | $16,270 | $14,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Simmons Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2024) → $4K (2026)
Gary Kelly
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Paige Lawson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Victoria Reap (2020) — Board Member
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 $4K, to Simmons Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund
How much does Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund give each year?
Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund gave $14K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $13K across 6 grants.
What is Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund's median grant in 2026 was $2,022, and its average grant was $2,279, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund give grants?
Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund gives mostly in Arkansas: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fayetteville, AR (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Pine Bluff, AR (2 grants).
Does Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund's largest grantees?
Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund's largest 2026 grantees include University of Arkansas ($6,737 across 2 grants), Columbia University ($4,042) and Trinity Episcopal Church ($1,348), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund?
Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund reported $220K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (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 Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund's EIN?
Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-6126751. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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