Southern Bancorp Capital Partners
Southern Bancorp Capital Partners is a public charity based in Little Rock, Arkansas, formed in 1987. Its filing describes a mission of creating economic opportunities in distressed rural communities. The organization says its programs provide community development and asset-building services to disadvantaged rural communities.
Southern Bancorp Capital Partners at a glance
In short: Southern Bancorp Capital Partners gave $332K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $332K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $332,146
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $332,146
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $332,146
- Total assets
- $48,993,651
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Southern Bancorp Capital Partners
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 Hardin Rd 100, Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: (870) 246-1026
Website: https://southernpartners.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Southern Bancorp Capital Partners
Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) Grant
Southern Bancorp Capital Partners
Amount
Up to $7,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Wealth Builders for Everyone Down Payment Assistance Program
Southern Bancorp Capital Partners
Amount
Up to $12,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Southern Bancorp Capital Partners funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arkadelphia Promise Foundation ($332K).
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 191 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant went to an organization in Arkansas. The filing describes the funder’s work as serving disadvantaged rural communities, but does not specify a broader geographic service area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Southern Bancorp Capital Partners gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $332K (2022) to $3.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $332K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkadelphia Promise Foundation Arkadelphia, AR | Education Scholarships | $332,146 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,993,651 | $4,407,413 | $3,709,618 | $332,146 | 1 | $229,197 |
| 2023 | $43,927,370 | $7,082,881 | $3,629,480 | $332,146 | 1 | $202,088 |
| 2022 | $41,114,876 | $3,481,550 | $2,768,624 | $332,146 | 1 | $101,432 |
| 2021 | $42,438,691 | $5,768,207 | $4,183,945 | $2,209,907 | 74 | $2,424 |
| 2020 | $39,014,629 | $7,824,062 | $4,838,851 | $3,050,717 | 114 | $44,330 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is “creating economic opportunities in distressed rural communities.” The filing describes its programs as providing community development and asset-building services to disadvantaged rural communities.
The 2024 filing lists a grant to Arkadelphia Promise Foundation Inc. The foundation describes its scholarship program as seeking to increase local students’ college-going rate, reduce college departures for financial reasons, and help provide a more educated workforce.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported one grant totaling $332,146. The smallest, largest, and median grant were all $332,146.
The grant went to Arkadelphia Promise Foundation Inc. in Arkadelphia, Arkansas: $332,146 for education scholarships. No source provided application instructions, materials, restrictions, or a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donna Gambrell as chair, Amanda Johnson as vice chair, and Kenya Davenport as president-incoming. Directors listed are Clark Tennyson, Raymond Christman, Darryl Swinton, Tom Pittman, Aurelia Jones-Taylor, Darrin Williams, and Henry Torres.
Southern Bancorp Capital Partners is led by Kenya Davenport, President on every filing since 2023; 8 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenya Davenport
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Gambrell
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Aurelia Jones-Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Clark Tennyson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Raymond Christman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Tom Pittman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Darryl Swinton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$500 (2023) → $2K (2024)
Darrin Williams
Director
Director → President, 2021
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Torres
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Johnson
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Ralph Brown
Highly Compensated Employe
Highly Compensated Employee → Highly Compensated Employe, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$140K (2023) → $169K (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Sarah Gentry (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Anthony Young (2022–2023) — President
- Former: John C. Edwards (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Gay Shipley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Karama Neal (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Freddye Webb-Pettet (2020) — Director
- Former: Walt Patterson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $169K, to Ralph Brown (Highly Compensated Employe). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Southern Bancorp Capital Partners
How much does Southern Bancorp Capital Partners give each year?
Southern Bancorp Capital Partners gave $332K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $332K across 1 grant.
How large is Southern Bancorp Capital Partners?
Southern Bancorp Capital Partners reported $49.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What does Southern Bancorp Capital Partners fund?
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is “creating economic opportunities in distressed rural communities.” The filing describes its programs as providing community development and asset-building services to disadvantaged rural communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Southern Bancorp Capital Partners?
Southern Bancorp Capital Partners has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check southernpartners.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Southern Bancorp Capital Partners make grants?
The 2024 grant went to an organization in Arkansas. The filing describes the funder’s work as serving disadvantaged rural communities, but does not specify a broader geographic service area.
What is Southern Bancorp Capital Partners's EIN?
Southern Bancorp Capital Partners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1766093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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