Sock It to Alzheimers
Sock It to Alzheimers is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Rogers, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $23K.
Sock It to Alzheimers at a glance
In short: Sock It to Alzheimers gave $23K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $6K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $22,525
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- Average grant
- $5,631
- Median grant
- $5,840
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (91% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Sock It to Alzheimers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Broyles Foundation ($9K). Together the top 4 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sock It to Alzheimers gives
- In 2021 it paid out 434% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $23K (2023). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broyles Foundation Lowell, AR | Donation to support caregivers for Alzheimer's | $8,846 |
| Schmieding Center Springdale, AR | Support caregiver training for patients with Alzheimer's | $7,679 |
| Arkansas Hospice Rogers, AR | Home Based Hospice Services | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Saint Louis, MO | Research Patient and caregiver training and assistance as well as counseling. | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,939 | $25,156 | $22,525 | 4 | $25,090 | — |
| 2022 | $28,828 | $1,237 | $911 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $30,502 | $1,760 | $5,305 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,305 | $1,223 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sock It to Alzheimers is led by Marcus A Linkous, President Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Marcus A Linkous
President Treasurer
President → President Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah A Gilchrist
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda C Wilson
Vice President Fund Raising
Vice President Fund Raiser → Vice President Fund Raising, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brenda C Linkous (2021) — Vice President Fund Raising
- Former: Dolores A Linkous (2021) — Treasurer
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 Sock It to Alzheimers
How much does Sock It to Alzheimers give each year?
Sock It to Alzheimers gave $23K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Sock It to Alzheimers's typical grant size?
Sock It to Alzheimers's median grant in 2023 was $5,840, and its average grant was $5,631, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sock It to Alzheimers give grants?
Sock It to Alzheimers gives mostly in Arkansas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (9%).
Does Sock It to Alzheimers give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Sock It to Alzheimers's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What is Sock It to Alzheimers?
Sock It to Alzheimers is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Rogers, AR.
What is Sock It to Alzheimers's EIN?
Sock It to Alzheimers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4749427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
Live grants for the work Sock It to Alzheimers funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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