Farmers Bank Foundation focuses its giving on local community-building in Magnolia and the surrounding southwest Arkansas/Texarkana region, with a strong emphasis on education and workforce development through scholarships, school facilities and college foundations. The foundation also supports public safety (police and fire), youth agriculture programs and community events/faith-based activities, frequently routing funds through local foundations and institutions and allowing grantees discretion over scholarship use.
A defining feature of Farmers Bank Foundation’s recent giving is its use of scholarship support as a flexible tool for local education. In 2024, it gave $12,500 to Arkansas Community Foundation - Hope Legacy Fund for scholarships at the discretion of Hope Public Schools, and it made the same type of scholarship-related grant in 2023. That pattern sits alongside larger commitments to regional higher education, including $14,200 to Texarkana College Foundation for an electronic sign and $10,000 to Texas A&M University Texarkana for scholarships at the discretion of the university. The foundation also backs workforce and civic needs in southwest Arkansas and Texarkana-area communities. Grants have supported a workforce development school in Hope, equipment for Magnolia Fire Department, and a general donation to Paris Police Officers Association. Its recent list shows a mix of school-related support, public safety funding, and community contributions routed through local foundations and institutions.
Education appears in several forms across the foundation’s grants. Farmers Bank Foundation gave $14,200 to Texarkana College Foundation for an electronic sign, $10,000 to University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation for general support, and $10,000 to Texas A&M University Texarkana for scholarships at the discretion of the university. K-12 support also shows up through a $2,500 grant to Harmony Grove School District for a turf project at the high school and a $500 grant to Paris Independent School District for general support. Beyond schools, the foundation backed youth agriculture with $12,500 to Organization for Youth Education in Agriculture for an agriculture trailer. Public safety is another clear theme, including $10,000 to Magnolia Fire Department for equipment for a truck and $4,000 to Arkansas State Police Foundation to support state troopers.
Farmers Bank Foundation’s typical grant size is moderate, with a p25 of $1,750, a median of $5,150, and a p75 of $10,000. The recent record includes both one-time and repeated support: Arkansas Community Foundation - Hope Legacy Fund appears in consecutive years, as does The Call, Arkansas State Police Foundation, Razorback Foundation, and Harmony Grove School District. That suggests some recurring relationships rather than isolated awards. The foundation is structured as a bank foundation and accepts unsolicited contributions through an online request-for-contribution form for community organizations. It funds individuals: False is reflected in its scholarship grants flowing through schools, university foundations, and community foundations rather than directly to people.
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Most grants fall between $2K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Moderately sized, place-based grants (commonly $10k–$25k) concentrated in southwest Arkansas/Texarkana; mix of repeat grantees and one-off community donations. Many gifts are unrestricted or designated for scholarships at the grantee's discretion, with a preference for funding through local foundations, colleges, schools and civic organizations.
Notable grantees: Arkansas Community Foundation - Hope Legacy Fund, University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation, Razorback Foundation, Texarkana College Foundation, Magnolia Fire Department
Grant recipients are concentrated in Arkansas and Texas, with 68% of grants going to Arkansas recipients. Texas is the top state by grant count, and several awards went to Paris, Texarkana, Prosper, McKinney, New Boston, and Blossum. In Arkansas, grants reached Magnolia, Hope, Little Rock, Benton, Prescott, Nashville, Fayetteville, and Little Rock again through multiple institutions. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 31 grants in the United States.
Its recent grants show support for education and scholarships, workforce development, youth agriculture, public safety, and community organizations. Examples include scholarship support through local and university foundations, a grant for a workforce development school in Hope, and equipment support for fire and police-related recipients.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is centered in the low thousands: p25 is $1,750, the median is $5,150, and p75 is $10,000. Recent awards range from $500 grants to school districts up to $17,077 for a police officers association.
Yes. The recent record includes repeat awards to Arkansas Community Foundation - Hope Legacy Fund, The Call, Arkansas State Police Foundation, Razorback Foundation, and Harmony Grove School District across 2023 and 2024. That indicates at least some ongoing relationships.
Yes. Farmers Bank Foundation has an active “Request for Contribution Funding” program through Farmers Bank & Trust, and organizations can complete an online form to be considered for contribution funding.
Arkansas receives 68% of the foundation’s grants, but Texas is the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities include Magnolia, Hope, Little Rock, Texarkana, Paris, Prosper, McKinney, and New Boston.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXARKANA COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | TEXARKANA, TX | $14,200 | 2026 | DONATION TO FUND A DIGITAL SIGN AT THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOL |
| TEXARKANA COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | TEXARKANA, TX | $14,200 | 2026 | ANNUAL DONATION FOR COLLEGE SIGNAGE |
| ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - HOPE LEGACY FUND | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $12,500 | 2026 | ANNUAL DONATION TO BENEFIT THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT HOPE PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA | TEXARKANA, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | ANNUAL DONATION FOR NAMING RIGHTS TO THE PRESIDENTS BOARDROOM |
| RAZORBACK FOUNDATION | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $10,000 | 2026 | DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HOPE-TEXARKANA | HOPE, AR | $10,000 | 2026 | ANNUAL DONATION FOR NAMING RIGHTS TO THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BUILDING |
| MAGNOLIA ARTS COUNCIL INC | MAGNOLIA, AR | $6,138 | 2026 | DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WOMENS FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $5,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP FOR THEIR ANNUAL EVENT |
| ARKANSAS STATE POLICE FOUNDATION | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $3,000 | 2026 | DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HARMONEY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT | BENTON, AR | $2,500 | 2026 | TURF FOR FOOTBALL FIELD |
| ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION INC | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $1,500 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP FOR 4-H NATIONAL EVENT |
| ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION INC | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $1,500 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP FOR 4-H NATIONALS IN WASHINGTON, DC |
| DEVELOPING HOWARD COUNTY | NASHVILLE, AR | $1,250 | 2026 | QUARTERLY DONATION TO FUND THEIR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER |
| ARKANSAS STATE POLICE FOUNDATION | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $26,084 | 2025 | GENERAL DONATION TO ARKANSAS STATE POLICE FOUNDATION FROM FUNDRAISER |
| TEXARKANA COLLEGE | TEXARKANA, TX | $14,200 | 2025 | ANNUAL DONATION FOR A DIGITAL SIGNAGE |
| ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - HOPE LEGACY FUND | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $12,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR HOPE PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| TEXAS A&M TEXARKANA FOUNDATION | TEXARKANA, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL DONATION FOR GENERAL USE |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HOPE-TEXARKANA FOUNDATION | HOPE, AR | $10,000 | 2025 | DONATION FOR CONSTRUCTION COST OF WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT FACILITY |
| RAZORBACK FOUNDATION | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $10,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL DONATION FOR ATHLETIC TICKETS |
| THE CALL | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $5,000 | 2025 | LUNCHEON SPONSORSHIP AND GENERAL DONATION |
| DEVELOPING HOWARD COUNTY | NASHVILLE, AR | $5,000 | 2025 | DONATION TO COVER EXPENSES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| HARMONEY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT | BENTON, AR | $2,500 | 2025 | DONATION TO COVER COST OF TURF FOR SCHOOL |
| MT VERNON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT | WALDO, AR | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL DONATION TO FIRE DEPARMTNET |
| ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION INC | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $1,500 | 2025 | DONATION FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND 4H NATIONAL EVENT |
| ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION INC | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $1,500 | 2025 | DONATION FOR CONGRESS SONSORSHIP |
| ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - HOPE LEGACY FUND | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $12,500 | 2024 | DONATION TOWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE DISCRETION OF HOPE PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| NEW BOSTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION | NEW BOSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RAZORBACK FOUNDATION | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL DONATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HOPE-TEXARKANA FOUNDATION | HOPE, AR | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MAGNOLIA ARTS COUNCIL INC | MAGNOLIA, AR | $5,218 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE CALL | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $5,000 | 2024 | EVENT SPONSORSHIP |
| ARKANSAS STATE POLICE FOUNDATION | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $4,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT STATE TROOPERS |
| HARMONEY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT | BENTON, AR | $2,500 | 2024 | A DONATION TO BENEFIT TURF PROJECT AT HIGH SCHOOL |
| ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION INC | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $1,500 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WOMENS FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS (WFA) | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $1,500 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARKANSAS GAME & FISH FOUNDATION | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $12 | 2024 | DONATION TO PURCHASE A TABLE AT HALL OF FAME DINNER |
| Paris Police Officers Association | Paris, TX | $17,077 | 2023 | general donation |
| The Call | Little Rock, AR | $16,000 | 2023 | event sponsorship |
| Texarkana College Foundation | Texarkana, TX | $14,200 | 2023 | donation to purchase electronic sign |
| Organization for Youth Education in Agriculture (OYEA) | Prescott, AR | $12,500 | 2023 | donation to purchase a agriculture trailer |
| Arkansas Community Foundation - Hope Legacy Fund | Little Rock, AR | $12,500 | 2023 | donation towards scholarships at the discretion of Hope Public Schools |
| Texas A&M University Texarkana | Texarkana, TX | $10,000 | 2023 | donation towards scholarships at the discretion of the university. |
| Magnolia Fire Department | Magnolia, AR | $10,000 | 2023 | A donation to purchase equipment for truck |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation | Hope, AR | $10,000 | 2023 | Donation to construct a workforce development school |
| Grand Love | Prosper, TX | $10,000 | 2023 | to provide scholarships at the discretion of Grand Love |
| Razorback Foundation | Fayetteville, AR | $10,000 | 2023 | General Donation |
| Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation | Little Rock, AR | $5,150 | 2023 | Donation to purchase a table at Hall of Fame dinner |
| American Cancer Society | Little Rock, AR | $5,000 | 2023 | a donation to purchase a table at Suits and Sneakers |
| Harmony Grove School District | Benton, AR | $2,500 | 2023 | A donation to benefit turf project at high school |
| Arkansas State Police Foundation | Little Rock, AR | $2,000 | 2023 | to support state troopers |
DONATION TO FUND A DIGITAL SIGN AT THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOL
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - HOPE LEGACY FUND
$12,500ANNUAL DONATION TO BENEFIT THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT HOPE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA
$10,000ANNUAL DONATION FOR NAMING RIGHTS TO THE PRESIDENTS BOARDROOM
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HOPE-TEXARKANA
$10,000ANNUAL DONATION FOR NAMING RIGHTS TO THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BUILDING
MAGNOLIA ARTS COUNCIL INC
$6,138DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
ARKANSAS STATE POLICE FOUNDATION
$3,000DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HARMONEY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$2,500TURF FOR FOOTBALL FIELD
ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION INC
$1,500SPONSORSHIP FOR 4-H NATIONAL EVENT
ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION INC
$1,500SPONSORSHIP FOR 4-H NATIONALS IN WASHINGTON, DC
DEVELOPING HOWARD COUNTY
$1,250QUARTERLY DONATION TO FUND THEIR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
ARKANSAS STATE POLICE FOUNDATION
$26,084GENERAL DONATION TO ARKANSAS STATE POLICE FOUNDATION FROM FUNDRAISER
TEXARKANA COLLEGE
$14,200ANNUAL DONATION FOR A DIGITAL SIGNAGE
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - HOPE LEGACY FUND
$12,500SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR HOPE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TEXAS A&M TEXARKANA FOUNDATION
$10,000ANNUAL DONATION FOR GENERAL USE
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HOPE-TEXARKANA FOUNDATION
$10,000DONATION FOR CONSTRUCTION COST OF WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT FACILITY
THE CALL
$5,000LUNCHEON SPONSORSHIP AND GENERAL DONATION
DEVELOPING HOWARD COUNTY
$5,000DONATION TO COVER EXPENSES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
HARMONEY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$2,500DONATION TO COVER COST OF TURF FOR SCHOOL
MT VERNON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
$2,500GENERAL DONATION TO FIRE DEPARMTNET
ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION INC
$1,500DONATION FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND 4H NATIONAL EVENT
ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION INC
$1,500DONATION FOR CONGRESS SONSORSHIP
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - HOPE LEGACY FUND
$12,500DONATION TOWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE DISCRETION OF HOPE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NEW BOSTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HOPE-TEXARKANA FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MAGNOLIA ARTS COUNCIL INC
$5,218GENERAL SUPPORT
ARKANSAS STATE POLICE FOUNDATION
$4,000TO SUPPORT STATE TROOPERS
HARMONEY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$2,500A DONATION TO BENEFIT TURF PROJECT AT HIGH SCHOOL
ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION INC
$1,500GENERAL SUPPORT
DONATION TO PURCHASE A TABLE AT HALL OF FAME DINNER
Paris Police Officers Association
$17,077general donation
Organization for Youth Education in Agriculture (OYEA)
$12,500donation to purchase a agriculture trailer
Arkansas Community Foundation - Hope Legacy Fund
$12,500donation towards scholarships at the discretion of Hope Public Schools
Texas A&M University Texarkana
$10,000donation towards scholarships at the discretion of the university.
Magnolia Fire Department
$10,000A donation to purchase equipment for truck
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation
$10,000Donation to construct a workforce development school
Grand Love
$10,000to provide scholarships at the discretion of Grand Love
Donation to purchase a table at Hall of Fame dinner
American Cancer Society
$5,000a donation to purchase a table at Suits and Sneakers
Harmony Grove School District
$2,500A donation to benefit turf project at high school
Arkansas State Police Foundation
$2,000to support state troopers