Tyson Foods Foundation Inc
Tyson Foods Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Fayetteville, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K.
Tyson Foods Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tyson Foods Foundation Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $12K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $11,518
- -96.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $11,518
- -96.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $11,518
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Tyson Foods Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Peace at Home Family Shelter ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $310K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peace at Home Family Shelter Fayetteville, AR | Unrestricted Grant | $11,518 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $11,518 | $11,518 | 1 | $133 |
| 2020 | $11,518 | $310,000 | $310,000 | 1 | $4,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tyson Foods Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $133 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tyson Foods Foundation Inc's 2021 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Adam Deckinger
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Archie Schaffer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Tyson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin A. Wages
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Tyson Foods Foundation Inc
How much does Tyson Foods Foundation Inc give each year?
Tyson Foods Foundation Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $310K across 1 grant.
Where does Tyson Foods Foundation Inc operate?
Tyson Foods Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas.
How much is Tyson Foods Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Tyson Foods Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $133 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Tyson Foods Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tyson Foods Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6014039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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