The Moving Image Trust Fund
BANK OZK is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable initiatives, particularly in the arts and culture sector. Its mission is reflected in its funding of organizations that focus on film, media, and cultural storytelling, such as the Redford Center and Women Make Movies. The foundation primarily serves nonprofit organizations that contribute to cultural heritage and the arts. Although it is based in Arkansas, its grantmaking extends to organizations in other states, indicating a broader commitment to cultural initiatives beyond its immediate geographic area.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized arts or film/media nonprofits with project budgets suitable for $25K‑$50K awards, especially organizations with ties to Arkansas or existing connections to the foundation’s network.
Good Fit
- • Work in documentary, film, or cultural storytelling
- • Track record of managing $25K–$50K grants
- • Existing relationship or introduction from a repeat grantee or trustee
- • Organizational presence or partnerships in Arkansas
Geography
Grants are concentrated in the foundation’s home state (Arkansas) but the portfolio includes out‑of‑state recipients (New York and California), showing a state/regional footprint rather than strictly local or national giving.
Recipient Variety
Each year the foundation funds only two recipients, but across three years there are multiple independent arts/media organizations with one recurring grantee, indicating a small but not singular recipient set for a micro foundation.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates grants go to preselected recipients (invitation-only) and there is no public application path; while filings show occasional new grantees, the visible process is relationship-driven and does not support unsolicited applications.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
