The Robert C and Anne a
The Robert C and Anne a is a private foundation based in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2025, it awarded 23 grants totaling $97,475 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Arkansas.
The Robert C and Anne a at a glance
In short: The Robert C and Anne a gave $97K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $97,475
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,238
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $2,013,658
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (86% 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 The Robert C and Anne a
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5608 Edgewood, Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: (501) 663-8654
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert C and Anne a funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nature Conservancy of Arkansas ($30K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas, 10% to Texas, 2% to North Carolina, 1% to Colorado, and 1% to Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Robert C and Anne a gives
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $97K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy of Arkansas Little Rock, AR | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church Little Rock, AR | General Operating Support | $11,000 |
| Meadows School of the Arts Dallas, TX | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Thea Foundation North Little Rock, AR | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Little Rock, AR | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation Fayetteville, AR | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Apple Seeds Fayetteville, AR | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Argenta Community Theater North Little Rock, AR | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| St Joseph Center of Arkansas N Little Rock, AR | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Potluck Food Rescue North Little Rock, AR | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $2,013,658 | $238,486 | $125,261 | $97,475 | 23 | $97,475 | $210,700 | $108,109 |
| 2024 | $1,880,356 | $176,669 | $113,478 | $88,500 | 23 | $94,500 | $157,691 | $104,463 |
| 2023 | $1,822,165 | $173,122 | $108,491 | $82,500 | 26 | $90,000 | $154,631 | $93,235 |
| 2022 | $1,742,534 | $75,136 | $124,345 | $96,200 | 7 | $117,530 | $68,321 | $98,546 |
| 2021 | $1,791,743 | $190,217 | $51,925 | $32,250 | 5 | $50,080 | $188,358 | $102,478 |
| 2020 | $1,653,451 | $68,561 | $82,600 | $62,000 | 8 | — | $59,476 | $82,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert C and Anne a reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as the arts, education, health, agriculture, and land conservation. For example, the Thea Foundation says its mission is “to advocate the importance of the arts in the development of our youth,” and Apple Seeds says it aims “to inspire healthy living through garden based education.” The Crested Butte Land Trust describes its mission as protecting and stewarding open lands for vistas, recreation, wildlife, and ranching.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $97,475. Grants ranged from $275 to $30,000, with a median grant of $1,200. Its largest reported grants included $30,000 to the Nature Conservancy of Arkansas, $11,000 to Second Presbyterian Church, and $10,000 each to Meadows School of the Arts, the Thea Foundation, and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation. These grants were designated for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Cynthia Hickman Feltus was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Robert C and Anne a is led by Cynthia Hickman Feltus, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia Hickman Feltus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Robert C and Anne a
How much does The Robert C and Anne a give each year?
The Robert C and Anne a gave $97K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $89K across 23 grants.
What is The Robert C and Anne a's typical grant size?
The Robert C and Anne a's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $4,238, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert C and Anne a give grants?
The Robert C and Anne a gives mostly in Arkansas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (11 grants), North Little Rock, AR (3 grants) and Fayetteville, AR (2 grants).
Does The Robert C and Anne a give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Robert C and Anne a's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert C and Anne a's largest grantees?
The Robert C and Anne a's largest 2025 grantees include Nature Conservancy of Arkansas ($30,000), Second Presbyterian Church ($11,000) and Meadows School of the Arts ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert C and Anne a?
The Robert C and Anne a reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (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 does The Robert C and Anne a fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as the arts, education, health, agriculture, and land conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert C and Anne a?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert C and Anne a's EIN?
The Robert C and Anne a's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0804076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Robert C and Anne a 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Robert C and Anne a funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-robert-c-and-anne-a-morg_cbf478c8473f405c9bd869854de88f0a
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