TCM Foundation
TCM Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Arkansas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of them in Arkansas.
TCM Foundation at a glance
In short: TCM Foundation gave $1.6M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $149K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,633,900
- +23241.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +450.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $148,536
- +4143.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $42,908,412
- +83844.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to TCM Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Application contact: Tcm Foundation Co Charles Wohlford
Mailing address: 64 Haven Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: (479) 461-2658
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TCM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mercy Health Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Arkansas. The listed recipients include organizations in an individual recipient, Van Buren, Subiaco, Tontitown, and Little Rock.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How TCM Foundation gives
- Giving grew 46583% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 455% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150 (2023) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Foundation Fort Smith, AR | Charitable Purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Fort Smith Symphony Fort Smith, AR | Charitable Purpose | $210,000 |
| Uafs Foundation Fort Smith, AR | Charitable Purpose | $125,000 |
| Spectrum Independent Living Fort Smith, AR | Charitable Purpose | $76,000 |
| Fort Kids Children's Museum Fort Smith, AR | Charitable Purpose | $62,000 |
| Subiaco Academy Subiaco, AR | Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Arkansas Energy Education Foundation Little Rock, AR | Charitable Purpose | $38,000 |
| Adventurous Alternatives Fort Smith, AR | Charitable Purpose | $35,000 |
| Monarch 61 Van Buren, AR | Charitable Purpose | $32,500 |
| Ozark Catholic Academy Tontitown, AR | Charitable Purpose | $10,400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,908,412 | $49,831,270 | $1,861,559 | $1,633,900 | 11 | $9,146,663 | $6,094,878 | $2,008,251 |
| 2024 | $51,115 | $2,427 | $8,700 | $7,000 | 2 | $7,000 | $2,427 | $2,617 |
| 2023 | $57,388 | $1,516 | $1,193 | $150 | 1 | $150 | $1,516 | $2,792 |
| 2022 | $57,065 | $77 | $4,544 | $3,500 | 1 | $3,500 | $77 | $2,844 |
| 2021 | $61,532 | $803 | $1,465 | — | — | — | $803 | $3,070 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TCM Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $1,633,900. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $40,000. The largest awards went to Mercy Health Foundation ($1,000,000), an individual recipient Symphony ($210,000), UAFS Foundation ($125,000), Spectrum Independent Living ($76,000), and Fort Kids Children's Museum ($62,000). Each grant was reported for a charitable purpose.
The foundation states in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing says applicants should request information about the application process by letter. It lists no deadlines and states no restriction or limitation on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles N Wohlford as president, Tim Shields as vice-president, and Jeanne Ann King as director.
TCM Foundation is led by Charles N. Wohlford, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles N. Wohlford
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$18K (2025)
Jeanne Ann King
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$12K (2025)
Tim Shields
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$18K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Thomas C. Mueller Trust (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: James D. Walcott (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert G. Henderson (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to Charles N Wohlford (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about TCM Foundation
How much does TCM Foundation give each year?
TCM Foundation gave $1.6M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 2 grants.
What is TCM Foundation's typical grant size?
TCM Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $148,536, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TCM Foundation give grants?
TCM Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Smith, AR (7 grants).
Who are TCM Foundation's largest grantees?
TCM Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mercy Health Foundation ($1,000,000), Fort Smith Symphony ($210,000) and Uafs Foundation ($125,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is TCM Foundation?
TCM Foundation reported $42.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from TCM Foundation?
TCM Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is TCM Foundation's EIN?
TCM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0813230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does TCM Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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