Slayton Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Jonesboro, AR EIN: 92-1382192

Slayton Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Jonesboro, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $201K. Net investment income was $615K.

Key facts about Slayton Family Foundation

In short: Slayton Family Foundation gave $201K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
92-1382192
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$201,333
Grants made (2024)
6
Average grant
$33,556
Median grant
$32,167
Total assets
$5,458,519
Primary geography
Arkansas (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.5M

+8.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$201K

+104.9% YoY

Grant Count

6

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$34K

+2.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Slayton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $268K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Slayton Family Foundation gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 75% 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

JonesboroKansas CityMexico BeachState University

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K0 grants2022 3 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2023) to $201K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $201K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Red Wolves Foundation: $63KRed Wolves Foundation$63KDwyrefire Goldstar Foundation: $50KDwyrefire Goldstar Foundation$50KArkansas State University System Foundation Inc: $42KArkansas State UniversitySystem Foundation Inc$42KSt Bernards Development Foundation: $23KSt Bernards DevelopmentFoundation$23KNEA Baptist Charitable Foundation: $20KNEA Baptist CharitableFoundation$20KCASA: $5KCASA$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Red Wolves Foundation ($63K). Together the top 6 received $201K.

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

6<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Red Wolves Foundation State University, ARNaming of Slayton Family Field$62,500
Dwyrefire Goldstar Foundation Mexico Beach, FLContribution$50,000
Arkansas State University System Foundation Inc Jonesboro, AR2024 Scholarship Endowment & Memorial Statue$41,833
St Bernards Development Foundation Jonesboro, ARPlatinum sponsor of triple swing event & employee disaster fund contribution$22,500
NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation Jonesboro, ARSponsor of Duck Classic Event$20,000
CASA Jonesboro, ARPremier Sponsor of Golf Tournament Fundraiser & Contribution$4,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$5,458,519$5,018,246$4,536,968
Revenue$682,209$616,068$5,028,143
Expenses$241,936$134,790—
Qualifying Distributions$201,333$98,250—
Net Investment Income$615,273$579,528—
Distributable Amount$268,465$243,401$2,035

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Slayton Family Foundation is led by Donny J. Slayton, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Donny J. Slayton

    President

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Natalie Murray

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Nicole Townsend

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Jerrod Slayton

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Slayton Family Foundation

How much does Slayton Family Foundation give each year?

Slayton Family Foundation gave $201K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 3 grants.

What is Slayton Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Slayton Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $32,167, and its average grant was $33,556, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Slayton Family Foundation give grants?

Slayton Family Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jonesboro, AR (4 grants).

Does Slayton Family Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Slayton Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Slayton Family Foundation's largest grantees?

Slayton Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Red Wolves Foundation ($62,500), Dwyrefire Goldstar Foundation ($50,000) and Arkansas State University System Foundation Inc ($41,833), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Slayton Family Foundation?

Slayton Family Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $268K (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 Slayton Family Foundation?

Slayton Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Jonesboro, AR. It holds $5.5M in total assets as of 2024.

What is Slayton Family Foundation's EIN?

Slayton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1382192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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