The Ezell Family Foundation Inc
The Ezell Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Jonesboro, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $139K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Ezell Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ezell Family Foundation Inc gave $77K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,500
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,929
- +32.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $138,820
- +24.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ezell Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Valley View Church of Christ ($23K). Together the top 7 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ezell Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $79K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley View Church of Christ Jonesboro, AR | ReligiousMissionaries | $22,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Religious | $14,000 |
| Second Mile Corporation Hendersonville, TN | ReligiousMissonaries | $12,000 |
| Options on Main Jonesboro, AR | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Hagee Ministries San Antonio, TX | Religious | $10,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Chicago, IL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Third Avenue Baptist Church Paragould, AR | Religious | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,820 | $105,140 | $77,424 | $76,500 | 7 | $76,500 | $8,926 | $6,030 |
| 2023 | $111,104 | $112,020 | $67,000 | $66,100 | 8 | $67,000 | $1,020 | $6,141 |
| 2022 | $66,084 | $3,860 | $80,053 | $79,278 | 5 | $79,278 | $160 | $5,129 |
| 2021 | $142,277 | $50,560 | $47,225 | $46,500 | 4 | $46,500 | $60 | $6,142 |
| 2020 | $138,942 | $110,048 | $34,650 | $34,000 | 4 | — | $48 | $2,552 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ezell Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ezell Family Foundation Inc is led by Gary Ezell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Ezell
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Ezell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jesse Whitmire (2020–2022) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Ezell Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Ezell Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ezell Family Foundation Inc gave $77K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 8 grants.
What is The Ezell Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ezell Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $10,929, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ezell Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ezell Family Foundation Inc's top state is Arkansas, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (18%) and Tennessee (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jonesboro, AR (2 grants).
Does The Ezell Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Ezell Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (4 grants).
Who are The Ezell Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ezell Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Valley View Church of Christ ($22,500), Samaritan's Purse ($14,000) and Second Mile Corporation ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ezell Family Foundation Inc?
The Ezell Family Foundation Inc reported $139K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ezell Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ezell Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0490513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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