The Flossie Foundation
The Flossie Foundation is a private foundation, based in Siloam Springs, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $231K.
The Flossie Foundation at a glance
In short: The Flossie Foundation gave $145K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,000
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,111
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,972,047
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (63% 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 Flossie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Single Parent Scholarship Program ($30K). Together the top 9 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Flossie Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2020) to $153K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Single Parent Scholarship Program Bentonville, AR | To Assist Single Parents - Highed Ed | $30,000 |
| Manna Center Siloam Springs, AR | Assist Disadvantaged Families | $20,000 |
| Limbs for Life Oklahoma City, OK | Assist Amputees with Prosthetics | $19,000 |
| SS Boys Girls Club Siloam Springs, AR | To Assist Youth Programs | $18,000 |
| Genesis House Siloam Springs, AR | To Assist Homeless Families | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Assist Wounded Military Personnel | $15,000 |
| Carpenter's Place Outreach Rockford, IL | Assist the Homeless | $10,000 |
| Red Cross of Western North Carolina Asheville, NC | Assist with Natural Disaster | $10,000 |
| Siloam Springs Adult Dev Ctr Siloam Springs, AR | Assist Disabled Adults | $8,000 |
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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 | $1,972,047 | $230,610 | $149,269 | $145,000 | 9 | $145,000 | $230,610 | $152,941 |
| 2023 | $1,890,706 | $127,376 | $141,162 | $138,000 | 8 | $138,000 | $127,376 | $133,295 |
| 2022 | $1,904,492 | $100,564 | $156,280 | $153,000 | 9 | $153,000 | $100,564 | $136,902 |
| 2021 | $1,960,208 | $201,829 | $127,751 | $126,000 | 9 | $126,000 | $201,829 | $149,198 |
| 2020 | $1,886,130 | $86,033 | $125,600 | $125,000 | 9 | — | $86,033 | $124,640 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Flossie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $153K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Flossie Foundation is led by Carl L. Pierce, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl L. Pierce
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Hill
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip J. Pierce
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Flossie Foundation
How much does The Flossie Foundation give each year?
The Flossie Foundation gave $145K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $138K across 8 grants.
What is The Flossie Foundation's typical grant size?
The Flossie Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,111, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Flossie Foundation give grants?
The Flossie Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (13%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Siloam Springs, AR (4 grants).
Does The Flossie Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Flossie Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Flossie Foundation's largest grantees?
The Flossie Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Single Parent Scholarship Program ($30,000), Manna Center ($20,000) and Limbs for Life ($19,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Flossie Foundation?
The Flossie Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (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 The Flossie Foundation's EIN?
The Flossie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0563651. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Flossie Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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