Tyson Family Foundation Inc
Tyson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In 2024, it made grants to Arkansas recipients supporting scholarships, arts and cultural programming, community services, and other purposes.
Tyson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tyson Family Foundation Inc gave $3.2M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in Arkansas. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,150,970
- -61.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $150,046
- -48.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $29,336,567
- -4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tyson Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants are directed to apply for a preprinted application with instructions; the filing lists Sarahbeth Vasgaard as the contact. No restrictions on awards are listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Sarahbeth Vasgaard
Mailing address: Post Office Box 1526, Fayetteville, AR 72702
Phone: (479) 316-0799
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tyson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Educational Scholarships to Student ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 131 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tyson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $120K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 187% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2024) to $9.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Scholarships to Student Springdale, AR | 471 Scholarships Granted | $1,275,292 |
| Cache Bentonville, AR | Operations and Productions at the Medium | $568,822 |
| Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Bentonville, AR | Momentary and Crystal Bridges Programming Support | $358,000 |
| Samaritan House Community Center Rogers, AR | General Purpose | $177,390 |
| US Marshals Museum Foundation Inc Fort Smith, AR | General Purpose | $175,000 |
| Downtown Springdale Alliance Springdale, AR | Operations and Annual Events Support | $145,000 |
| Experience Fayetteville Fayetteville, AR | Artcourt Operations | $80,966 |
| Interform Springdale, AR | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Arkansas Children's Foundation Springdale, AR | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Arkansas Cinema Society Little Rock, AR | General Purpose | $50,000 |
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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 | $29,336,567 | $2,084,515 | $3,357,970 | $3,150,970 | 21 | $3,335,449 | $2,049,343 | $1,779,485 |
| 2023 | $30,610,161 | $4,385,942 | $8,465,862 | $8,189,586 | 28 | $8,324,748 | $1,324,773 | $1,790,648 |
| 2022 | $34,956,155 | $2,449,507 | $9,548,015 | $9,249,812 | 26 | $9,371,178 | $760,137 | $2,142,334 |
| 2021 | $42,061,163 | $29,961,794 | $7,329,864 | $7,068,912 | 31 | $7,141,519 | $1,923,331 | $1,663,249 |
| 2020 | $19,422,616 | $4,941,769 | $6,754,886 | $6,470,174 | 25 | — | $316,900 | $1,254,701 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tyson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included scholarships, arts and cultural programming, community-center support, and general-purpose awards. The foundation’s filing describes Grove Arts Center as supporting CACHE’s work as an intermediary arts organization.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Samaritan House Community Center says it serves people who are hurting and hungry in Northwest Arkansas with dignity and compassion. Downtown Springdale Alliance says it promotes a vibrant downtown Springdale. Arkansas Cinema Society says it builds a film community in Arkansas and nurtures film talent. Northwest Arkansas Equality says it provides programming, education, and advocacy to serve, connect, and empower the LGBTQ community. Music Moves says it shares African American music with students and communities through performance and education. Arkansas United says it empowers immigrants and their communities through organizing, leadership development, advocacy, civic engagement, and immigrant integration.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $3,150,970. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,275,292, with a median of $40,000.
Among the largest listed awards were $1,275,292 for educational scholarships to students, described as funding 471 scholarships; $568,822 to CACHE for operations and productions at The Momentary; $358,000 to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art for Momentary and Crystal Bridges programming support; $177,390 to Samaritan House Community Center for general purposes; and $175,000 to US Marshals Museum Foundation for general purposes. Other listed awards included $145,000 to Downtown Springdale Alliance for operations and annual events support and $80,966 to Experience Fayetteville for ArtCourt operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Olivia Tyson as president, WH Taylor as assistant secretary, and Harry C Erwin III as secretary.
Tyson Family Foundation Inc is led by Olivia Tyson, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Olivia Tyson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Harry C. Erwin III
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Wh Taylor
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Olivia Tyson (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tyson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Tyson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Tyson Family Foundation Inc gave $3.2M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.2M across 28 grants.
What is Tyson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Tyson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $150,046, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tyson Family Foundation Inc that year got $32K on average.
Where does Tyson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Tyson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springdale, AR (9 grants), Fayetteville, AR (4 grants), Bentonville, AR (3 grants) and Little Rock, AR (3 grants).
Does Tyson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Tyson Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tyson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Tyson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Educational Scholarships to Student ($1,275,292), Cache ($568,822) and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art ($358,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tyson Family Foundation Inc?
Tyson Family Foundation Inc reported $29.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tyson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships, arts and cultural programming, community-center support, and general-purpose awards. The foundation’s filing describes Grove Arts Center as supporting CACHE’s work as an intermediary arts organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tyson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tyson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tyson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7087948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Tyson Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tyson-family-foundation-inc-morg_18da7a82259e4023ac7c438be7d00fc5
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