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Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic Excellence Grants
Private foundation · EIN 47-2361904 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $2.9M
- Grants reported
- 7
- Median grant
- $10K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | $2.8M |
| 2024 | 4 | $90K |
Where Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic Excellence gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Arkansas$2.9M
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAFS Foundation | Fort Smith, AR | Donation | 2025 | $2.7M |
| Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club | Fort Smith, AR | Donation | 2025 | $100K |
| University of Arkansas Fort Smith Foundation | Fort Smith, AR | Donation | 2024 | $60K |
| South Sebastian County Boys & Girls Club | Greenwood, AR | Donation | 2025 | $10K |
| The Grand Lodge of Arkansas | Greenwood, AR | Donation | 2024 | $10K |
| Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club | Fort Smith, AR | Donation | 2024 | $10K |
| South Sebastian County Boys Club | Greenwood, AR | Donation | 2024 | $10K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Buck and Evelyn Waid Trust for Academic Excellence's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.