The Arkansas Community Foundation has been building philanthropy in Arkansas through its work with donors, nonprofits and communities for more than a quarter of a century. Established through the vision of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and the commitment of a number of community leaders throughout the state, it remains Arkansas’ only statewide community foundation.
The efforts to build philanthropic resources throughout the state have been dramatically furthered through the development of 26 Local Offices servicing 35 counties at the local level. The Foundation administers charitable funds with assets of more than $125 million.
“When we realized that the Arkansas Community Foundation would be ending their successful Arkansas Gives day, we wanted to continue to encourage donors to give in a similar fashion," said Jeff...more
“Giving Tree grants are selected by local people in each of our affiliate communities and awarded to local organizations,” Community Foundation President and CEO Heather Larkin said. “Because...more
“Giving Tree grants are selected by local people in each of our affiliate communities and awarded to local organizations,” Community Foundation ... “No doubt, grant making is one of my favorite...more
Starting Feb. 1, more than 200 scholarships are available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation. Students can go to www.arcf.org/scholarships to apply. Deadlines for...more
The Pine Bluff Rotary Club met Tuesday at the Pine Bluff Country Club with guest speaker Ashley Coldiron from the Arkansas Community Foundation. The Arkansas Community Foundation is a nonprofit...more
Nonprofits can visit arcf.org/givingtree to view grant submission guidelines and begin the application process. This year, in addition to its usual YAC Grants process focusing on youth needs, the...more
YAC is a group of high school students who make grants to non-profit organizations to meet the needs of children and youth in Columbia County. Recognizing that young people have a genuine concern for...more
The scholarships, administered by Hot Springs Area Community Foundation, are available each spring for residents of Garland County pursuing higher education. This is the first year that the...more
Nonprofits in Pope County can go to arcf.org/givingtree to apply online for Giving Tree Grants through the Pope County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation....more
Nonprofits in Pope County can go to arcf.org/givingtree to apply online for Giving Tree Grants through the Pope County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation....more
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