Bob Carver Charitable Trust
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily focusing on education, community development, and the arts. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities through scholarships and funding for educational institutions, as well as supporting general operating expenses for community organizations and cultural initiatives. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including schools, community centers, and arts organizations, with a notable emphasis on faith-based institutions. It predominantly operates within the state of Arkansas, where it provides significant funding to local entities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established Arkansas-based nonprofit (especially education, scholarships, community services, or arts organizations) with a track record of local impact and experience managing grants at the foundation's typical scale.
Good Fit
- • Located in Arkansas, ideally with a presence in Polk County / Mena area.
- • Programs focused on scholarships, general operating support, community services, or arts/culture.
- • Request sizes in the foundation's observed range (roughly $10K–$125K).
- • Established organizational track record and local references or prior relationship with trustees or past grantees.
- • Capital-improvement or scholarship proposals that demonstrate clear local benefit.
Geography
Observed giving is overwhelmingly in Arkansas (about 97% of dollars in the latest year), with only one small out-of-state grant; the footprint is effectively local/state-level.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 10 distinct recipients (14 in the prior year) across education, arts, religious, and community organizations, so the portfolio funds a modestly diverse set of local nonprofits even though a small group receives most dollars.
New Applicants
Across two observed years the latest year funded only returning recipients (no new grantees in 2023) and the returning-recipient rate was 100%, which suggests a relationship-driven, low-turnover portfolio; however, a formal application via mailed submission exists, so absolute closure cannot be proven.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
