Private foundation · Pine Bluff, AR

Simmons First Foundation Inc

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Typical grant size
$1K – $5K – $15K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
122
Repeat grantees
14
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF

DeadlinesDETERMINED BY THE BOARD
ContactSHANNON MORGAN · 8705411102
MaterialsWRITTEN FORMAT
RestrictionsDETERMINED BY THE BOARD

Leadership · from 2023 990-PF

J Thomas May
PRESIDENT
Robert L Shoptaw
DIRECTOR
Dr Harry L Ryburn
DIRECTOR
Dr Kaleybra Mitchell
DIRECTOR
George Makris
DIRECTOR
Marty D Casteel
DIRECTOR
Mary Pringos
DIRECTOR
Scott Mcgeorge
DIRECTOR
Carla Martin
DIRECTOR
Catherine Smart
DIRECTOR
Pat Anderson
DIRECTOR
Steve Massanelli
DIRECTOR
Robert Fehlman
DIRECTOR
Shannon Morgan
SECRETARY
Robert a Fehlman
TREASURER
David Garner
ASST. TREASU

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2023
5.6%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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'22
'23
344
Total grants awarded
$3.9M
Total amount
$11K
Average grant
$500K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$1.0M
90 grants
2022
$362K
55 grants
2021
$1.5M
93 grants
2020
$147K
17 grants
2019
$142K
17 grants
2018
$356K
29 grants
2017
$51K
8 grants
2016
$140K
18 grants
2015
$247K
17 grants

Top recipients

Go Forward Pine Bluffthe Generator
1 grant · AR
$500K
The Nature Conservancy
1 grant · AR
$150K
1 grant · TN · ≈ likely match
$100K
University of Arkansas Early Access
1 grant · AR
$75K
Univ of Arkansas Early Access Prog
1 grant · AR
$75K
2 grants · AR · ✓ Exact match
$61K
2 grants · AR · ✓ Exact match
$58K
3 grants · AR · ✓ Exact match
$52K
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
1 grant · AR
$50K
Seark Concert Association
2 grants · AR
$47K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Hurricane Hype Center
PURCHASE COMPUTERS, PRINTERS, SMARTBOARD, TV AND SOFTWARE TO EXPAND THE STEM CODING CLUB TO STUDENTS IN THE PINE BLUFF C…
AR · TY 2023
$37K
Disaster - Employee Disaster Relief
SIMMONS BANK ASSOCIATES DISASTER TORNADO RELIEF
AR · TY 2023
$30K
Princess Nora's Warrior Foundation
FUNDS TO BE USED TO PROVIDE DIAGNOSIS KITS TO CHILDREN THAT HAVE BEEN GIVEN A CANCER DIAGNOSIS. THE KIDS WILL INCLUDE IT…
AR · TY 2023
$25K
The Allen School
FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED TO UPGRADE AND MODERNIZE THE CURRENT SENSORY GYM FOR USE WITH OCCUPATIONAL, SPEECH AND PHYSICAL T…
AR · TY 2023
$25K
Union City Elementary Pto
FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REMOVE OLD, WORN-OUT PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE WITH NEW AND SAFE EQUIPMENT.
TN · TY 2023
$25K
Girls Inc of Tennessee Valley
PURCHASE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR A FULL STEM LAB. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES: DESKS, CHAIRS, COMPUTERS, SMART BOARD, CODING ROBO…
TN · TY 2023
$25K
Our Daily Bread Food & Resource Center
PURCHASE REFRIGERATOR, FREEZER AND SMALL COOKING APPLIANCES TO EXPAND PANTRY OFFERINGS TO STUDENTS, AS WELL AS DEMONSTRA…
OK · TY 2023
$25K
East Side Elementary School
FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE SHADE STRUCTURES AND INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT.
OK · TY 2023
$25K
Soar
OPERATING SUPPORT
AR · TY 2023
$25K
Home Again Pine Bluff
HOME AGAIN PINE BLUFF HOUSE #5
AR · TY 2023
$25K
Junior Achievement of Memphis & the Mid-south
PURCHASE MATERIALS FOR YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN FINANCIAL LITERACY, WORK READINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
TN · TY 2023
$25K
Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services
FUNDING WILL BE USED TO REHABILITATE AND UPDATE THE GYM AREA SO THAT THE PROGRAM MEMBERS CAN OPTIMIZE THE BENEFITS OF PH…
AR · TY 2023
$25K
Urban Farmstead
OPERATING SUPPORT
AR · TY 2023
$25K
Great Rivers Council Boy Scouts of America
FUNDS TO BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND SUPPLIES TO PROVIDE A FUN ADVENTURE IN LEARNING ABOUT ENGINEERING A…
MO · TY 2023
$24K
Richards R-v School District
FUNDS TO BE USED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AN INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND TO ALLOW ALL STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIAL INTERACTIO…
MO · TY 2023
$24K
Mountain Pine Elementary School
TO PURCHASE NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, REPLACING OLD, OUTDATED EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE A FUN AND SAFE ATMOSPHERE FOR THE STU…
AR · TY 2023
$24K
City Youth Ministries
PURCHASE A MULTI-PURPOSE OUTDOOR PLAY SYSTEM WITH A DUAL SLIDE, CLIMBER, STEPPING PODS, BASS DRUMS, RAIN WHEEL AND BENCH…
AR · TY 2023
$23K
Christ's Legacy Academy
PURCHASE MATERIALS FOR SCHOOL GREENHOUSE THAT WILL ALLOW HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES RELATED TO SCIENCE, MATH, ENGINEERING, TECH…
TN · TY 2023
$23K
City of Denison
PURCHASE OUTDOOR TABLES AND BENCHES, AS WELL AS GAME TABLES FOR CHESS, CHECKERS, FOOSBALL, SHUFFLEBOARD AND BACKGAMMON. …
TX · TY 2023
$23K
Austin Sunshine Camps
INSTALL SOUNDPROOFING MATERIALS THAT WILL INCORPORATE KEY ELEMENTS IN SOUND REDUCTION IN THE CRAFT ROOM. THIS WILL NOW H…
TX · TY 2023
$21K
Hyde Park Elementary School
PURCHASE PLAY EQUIPMENT, SEATING, AND EQUIPMENT FOR A CALMING AREA, WHICH WILL BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILIT…
TX · TY 2023
$20K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Saline County
FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR A SENSORY ROOM. THIS WILL MEET THE PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN WHO STRU…
AR · TY 2023
$20K
Centers for Youth and Families
UPDATE CLASSROOMS AT MONTICELLO, AR FACILITY BY EQUIPPING WITH APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY, FURNITURE, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND BO…
AR · TY 2023
$20K
Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County
PURCHASE COMPUTERS TO PROVIDE ENGAGING AND EXCITING PROJECT EXPERIENCES WITH A FOUNDATION OF TECHNOLOGY SKILLS TO INCREA…
AR · TY 2023
$19K
Mountain View Family Youth Center
PURCHASE 100 NEW ROLLER SKATES TO PROMOTE SKATING FOR AREA YOUTH TO PROVIDE A FUN, SAFE AND WHOLESOME ATMOSPHERE FOR KID…
MO · TY 2023
$18K
Cabool School District
PURCHASE NEW HVAC UNIT FOR SCHOOL AGRICULTURE GREENHOUSE TO ALLOW A MORE STUDENT FRIENDLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
MO · TY 2023
$17K
YMCA of Greater San Antonio
FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE SPORTS EQUIPMENT, GAMES, ART SUPPLIES AND STEM SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE…
TX · TY 2023
$16K
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
PURCHASE FRESH NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO TEACH CHILDREN HOW TO PREPARE HEALTHY MEALS AT HOME
TN · TY 2023
$15K
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley
FUNDS WILL SPECIFICALLY BE USED TO PURCHASE THE SUPPLIES AND TECHNOLOGY NEEDED TO CONDUCT HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL, HEAL…
TN · TY 2023
$15K
The Call in Saline & Perry Counties
FUNDING WILL BE USED TO REPAIR AND RENOVATE THE KITCHEN TO MAKE IT A SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO COOK AND EAT.
AR · TY 2023
$15K
City of Hope Outreach
PURCHASE COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, STEM AND LITERACY CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5TH 8TH GRADES.
AR · TY 2023
$15K
Friends of Gallatin Miracle Park
FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ADD ADDITIONAL SHADE STRUCTURES AT THE MIRACLE PARK. STRUCTURE WILL PROVIDE A PLACE FOR CHILDREN W…
MO · TY 2023
$15K
Catholic Charities of West Tennessee
FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE READING AND MATH MATERIALS TO GO INTO BAGS FOR LMI KIDS WITHIN THE MEMPHIS AREA.
TN · TY 2023
$15K
Houseaboutit
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AR · TY 2023
$15K
Stillwater Public Education Foundation
PURCHASE CURRICULUM TO PROVIDE AN EQUITABLE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL STUDENTS IN THE AREAS OF MATH AND READING.
OK · TY 2023
$15K
Children's Advocacy Center of Southeast Arkansas
PURCHASE CEILING SOUNDPROOF PANELS, WINDOW BARRIERS, COMFORTABLE CHAIRS FOR THE FORENSIC INTERVIEW AND OBSERVATION ROOMS…
AR · TY 2023
$14K
Mountain View - Birch Tree R-III School District
MATCH GRANT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PURCHASE A TRACTOR FOR THE FFA AND AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM
MO · TY 2023
$14K
Christos House Inc
PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CHROMEBOOKS, SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS, FLASH DRIVES AND HEADPHONES TO HELP ENHANCE EDUCATION IN …
MO · TY 2023
$13K
Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture
PURCHASE BOULDERS AND LEARNING MATERIALS TO DEVELOP A TRAIL THROUGH A RETENTION BASIN TO ALLOW CHILDREN TO SEE THE HABIT…
MO · TY 2023
$13K
The Store
FOUNDATION FRIDAY GRANT - SIMMONS BANK GOLF TOURNAMENT IN NASHVILLE, TN
TN · TY 2023
$10K
Table Rock Career Center
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MO · TY 2023
$10K
Lamar Elementary School
PURCHASE A BOOKWORM VENDING MACHINE AND BOOKS TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND GET CHILDREN EXCITED ABOUT READING.
AR · TY 2023
$10K
Soles 4 Souls
FOUNDATION FRIDAY GRANT - SIMMONS BANK GOLF TOURNAMENT IN NASHVILLE, TN
TN · TY 2023
$10K
Boys & Girls Club of Denison
PURCHASE NEW HVAC UNIT FOR SCHOOL AGRICULTURE GREENHOUSE TO ALLOW A MORE STUDENT FRIENDLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
TX · TY 2023
$10K
Stillwater Habitat for Humanity
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
OK · TY 2023
$10K
Star City Men's League
COMMUNITY SERVICES
AR · TY 2023
$10K
Bluestem Chapter Texas Master Naturalists
PURCHASE HIGH-QUALITY COLLECTION OF SKINS AND SKULLS OF SELECTED MAMMALS IN THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS AREA TO EDUCATE STUD…
TX · TY 2023
$10K
Universal Housing Development Corporation
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AR · TY 2023
$10K
Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-south
FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, BOOKS, SUPPLIES AND MEALS FOR YOUTH AT CAMP HOPE.
TN · TY 2023
$10K
Deliver Hope Inc
PURCHASE COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, STEM AND LITERACY CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5TH 8TH GRADES.
AR · TY 2023
$10K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.