Private foundation · Little Rock, AR (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $5,000
- Typical grant
- $5,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 25 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $312,682
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $313K | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $226K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Frank D Hickingbotham · Little rock · (501) 223-1000
- What to send
- Apply in writing including details pertinent to the intended use of the funds by organizations. Scholarship recipient selection and continuance criteria include financial need, academic merit and leadership potential.
- Limits
- Use of trust fund per paragraph 4 of trust agreement: not less than 25% of the foundations annual distributions will go to ouachita baptist university for scholarships for full time students or to support specifically and directly the frank d. Hickingbotham school of business. The remaining 75% shall be guided by general priorities set forth in the trust agreement as to the types of charitable, religious, and educational groups preferred which are wide-ranging.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Frank HickingbothamTrustee
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Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude | Memphis, Shelby County | Donation | $5,000 |