Arvest Foundation
Annual Giving
$4.3M-3% YoY
Grants
562
Median Grant
$5K
Organizations Funded
580
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Foundation Overview
Mission
People helping people find financial solutions for life; supporting local organizations doing outstanding work to improve the quality of life in the communities they serve in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Buffalo National River Partners $15K; CASA $5K; Siloam Springs organizations $79K; Benton County organizations $161K; Duncan Public School athletics $15K; Exploreum $10K; El Centro Hispano $2.5K
How to Apply
Does not accept unsolicited requests for funding. All donations are based on recommendations from local Arvest Bank leadership.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$4.3M
Grants
562
Median
$5K
States
11
$4.4M
Grants
539
Median
$5K
States
11
$4.4M
Grants
546
Median
$5K
States
6
Grant Size Distribution
$5K
Typical Grant (Median)
$1K
Smallest
$4K
25th Pctile
$10K
75th Pctile
$75K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $4K and $10K.
Largest Recent Grants
$75K
2024
Little Rock Chamber Foundation
AR · To support the MetRock Forward Capital Campaign for the economic development initiative.
$70K
2024
Tulsa Area United Way
OK · For program support to strengthen local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency.
$50K
2024
Oklahoma City Economic Development Foundation Inc
OK · To help fund Forward Oklahoma City VI for to help grow and build a new economy, improve the business climate and create an irresistible quality of life for OKC.
$50K
2024
Fort Kids
AR · To assist with the cost of construction of the museum building and exhibits.
$43K
2024
Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Inc
OK · To equip and strengthen the Oklahoma nonprofit sector through training, consulting, advocacy, membership, networking and awards.
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.