The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust
The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $672K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $36K. Net investment income was $26K.
The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust gave $36K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $36K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $36,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $36,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $36,000
- Total assets
- $672,083
- -2.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Martindale Baptist Church ($36K).
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 the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 113% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2023) to $40K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martindale Baptist Church Little Rock, AR | To Further Charitable Organization | $36,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $672,083 | $25,156 | $39,100 | $36,000 | 1 | $36,000 | $25,761 | $31,787 |
| 2025 | $686,027 | $15,732 | $39,110 | $36,000 | 1 | $36,000 | $24,798 | $32,127 |
| 2024 | $709,405 | $15,909 | $31,118 | $28,000 | 1 | $28,000 | $23,708 | $31,870 |
| 2023 | $724,614 | $-423 | $31,219 | $28,000 | 1 | $28,000 | $17,649 | $32,902 |
| 2022 | $756,256 | $16,554 | $44,134 | $40,426 | 1 | $40,426 | $13,516 | $37,513 |
| 2021 | $783,836 | $19,840 | $43,660 | $39,709 | 1 | — | $15,889 | $40,426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Arkansas Baptist Foundation, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Arkansas Baptist Foundation
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Lena Anderson Charitable Trust
How much does The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust give each year?
The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust gave $36K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $36K across 1 grant.
How large is The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust?
The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust reported $672K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust operate?
The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Lena Anderson Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-6181365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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