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The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 71-0285871 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $6.5M
- Grants reported
- 106
- Median grant
- $30K
- Future commitments
- $1.6M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106 | $6.5M |
Where The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Arkansas$6.5M
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORWARD ARKANSAS - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $600K |
| ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (ARCF) - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS 2024-25 WORK PLAN AND STRATEGIES | 2024 | $500K |
| COMMUNITIES UNLIMITED - FAYETTEVILLE AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | FLEXIBLE FUNDING FOR BROADBAND EXPANSION IN RURAL ARKANSAS | 2024 | $200K |
| INNOVATIVE POVERTY SOLUTIONS - FAYETTEVILLE AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO BUILD LONG-TERM INFRASTRUCTURE AND PEOPLE-CENTERED CAPACITY FOR LOCAL AND STATEWIDE POLICY CHANGE IN ARKANSAS. | 2024 | $200K |
| NEO PHILANTHROPY INC - NEW YORK NEW YORK | LITTLE ROCK, AR | ENTERPRISE CAPITAL LITE RWJF PASSTHROUGH | 2024 | $150K |
| POSSIBILITY LABS - SAN FRANCISCO CA | LITTLE ROCK, AR | ENTERPRISE CAPITAL LITE RWJF PASSTHROUGH | 2024 | $150K |
| ARKANSAS PUBLIC POLICY PANEL - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | GOS TO SUPPORT THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC POLICY PANEL | 2024 | $150K |
| TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC- LUBBOCK TX | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO SUPPORT THE REDESIGH OF TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS IN ARKANSAS | 2024 | $150K |
| WINROCK SOLUTIONS LLC - NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS XCELLERATOR PROGRAM | 2024 | $150K |
| DELTA CIRCLES INC - HELENA-WEST HELENA AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | ENTERPRISE CAPITAL LITE RWJF PASSTHROUGH | 2024 | $150K |
| THE LIBERTY INITIATIVE - ROGERS AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO BUILD LONG-TERM INFRASTRUCTURE AND PEOPLE-CENTERED CAPACITY FOR LOCAL AND STATEWIDE POLICY CHANGE IN ARKANSAS. | 2024 | $150K |
| JUST COMMUNITIES OF ARKANSAS - NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $125K |
| ARKANSAS VALUES INSTITUTE - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $125K |
| ARKANSAS PUBLIC POLICY PANEL - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO SUPPORT THE ARKANSAS MOVEMENT COLLECTIVE'S MISSION FOR ARKANSAS BLACK/BROWN POWER COALITION (BBPC) | 2024 | $125K |
| ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY AND RURAL EDUCATION DBA RURAL COMMUNITY ALLIANCE - | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO INCREASE THE RURAL COMMUNITY ALLIANCE'S CAPACITY TO CARRY OUT ITS MISSION IN PURSUIT OF EQUITY IN ARKANSAS. | 2024 | $125K |
| FAITH MATTERS NETWORK - NASHVILLE TN | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF TRAINED FAITH LEADERS AND CONTINUE GROWING THE FAITH NETWORK ENGAGED IN ADVOCACY AND MORAL LEADERSHIP TO ADVANCE THE NARRATIVE OF ECONOMIC EQUITY IN ARKANSAS. | 2024 | $125K |
| PHOENIX YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES - CROSSETT AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | BUILD LONG-TERM INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORT PLACE-BASED AND PEOPLE-CENTERED CAPACITY FOR LOCAL AND STATEWIDE POLICY CHANGE | 2024 | $100K |
| DELTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND LAW CENTER - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | ENTERPRISE CAPITAL LITE RWJF PASSTHROUGH | 2024 | $100K |
| THE CONTINGENT - PORTLAND OR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND PARTNER WITH THE DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT ARKANSAS FAMILIES NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM | 2024 | $100K |
| ARKANSAS BLACK MAYORS ASSOCIATION - ALTHEIMER AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO SUPPORT THE ARKANSAS BLACK MAYORS ASSOCIATION (ABMA) TO REIMAGINE ITS ROLE & STRATEGIC DIRECTION | 2024 | $100K |
| OXFORD AMERICAN LITERARY PROJECT - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO SUPPORT THE JOURNALISM ECONSYSTEM TO AMPLIFY NARRATIVE CHANGE FOR EQUITY AND BETTER REPRESENT ALICE STORIES IN ARKANSAS MEDIA. | 2024 | $100K |
| ADVANCING BLACK ENTREPRENEURSHIP INC DBA REMIX IDEAS - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR REMIX IDEAS THROUGH ABE | 2024 | $100K |
| THE VILLAGE PLACE - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | BUILD LONG-TERM INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORT PLACE-BASED AND PEOPLE-CENTERED CAPACITY FOR LOCAL AND STATEWIDE POLICY CHANGE | 2024 | $100K |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $75K |
| ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (ARCF) - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | MODEL PILOT FOR AR'S SMALL BUSINESS ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 2024 | $75K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- ONLINE AT WWWWRFOUNDATIONORG
- Address
- 225 EAST MARKHAM STREET SUITE 200 LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72201
- Phone
- 5013766854
- Deadlines
- SUBMISSIONS ARE ROLLING AND CAN BE RECEIVED ONLINE AT WWW.WRFOUNDATION.ORG/HOW-TO-APPLY/ AT ANY TIME
- Application materials
- WRF PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, PROJECT SUPPORT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC EQUITY, EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND/OR SOCIAL, ETHNIC, AND RACIAL EQUITY WITHIN ARKANSAS. DETAILED GUIDELINES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT HTTPS://WWW.WRFOUNDATION.ORG/WHAT-WE-FUND/#HOW. OUR APPROACH BEGINS WITH AN IDEA SUBMITTED TO OUR ONLINE PORTAL, WWW.WRFOUNDATION.ORG/HOW-TO-APPLY/
- Restrictions
- WRF GRANTS AND PROGRAM-RELATED INVESTMENTS ARE LIMITED TO INITIATIVES THAT DIRECTLY OR SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, AND ARE PRIMARILY PROVIDED TO ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN ARKANSAS. IF YOUR INITIATIVE IS NOT LED BY A NONPROFIT, GOVERNMENT AGENCY, SCHOOL, COLLEGE, OR UNIVERSITY, WRF WILL REQUIRE A FISCAL SPONSOR. A FISCAL SPONSOR ACTS AS A GUARDIAN OF GRANT FUNDS, RETAINS DISCRETION AND CONTROL OVER THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS, AND ENSURES THAT THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR 501(C)(3) PURPOSES. THE FISCAL SPONSOR AND ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONS SHOULD BE IN ALIGNMENT. WRF WILL GENERALLY NOT: FUND INDIVIDUALS SUPPORT CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (CONSTRUCTION, MAJOR RENOVATIONS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES) PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT TO COVER BUDGET SHORTFALLS SUPPORT FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS SUPPORT BASIC SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SUPPORT ENDOWMENTS SUPPORT INITIATIVES THAT DO NOT DIRECTLY OR SIGNIFICANTLY HAVE AN IMPACT WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS
Application information: https://www.wrfoundation.org/WHAT-WE-FUND/#HOW
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). 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.