The Rick C & Belinda G Foundation concentrates substantial, mission-driven gifts to a small roster of organizations, combining international development work in Central America with faith‑based and child‑focused services at home in Northwest Arkansas. They favor established partners (multiple repeat grants) and support organizations that deliver direct human services, faith‑based community building, and child advocacy. Their giving leans toward large, multi‑year style awards rather than many small grants.
The Rick C & Belinda G Foundation makes several large, purpose-driven grants to a small set of repeat recipients, with its biggest recent award going to Eme in Jonesboro for $645,000 in 2023. That pattern points to a funder that backs established organizations over many small awards. In Northwest Arkansas, the foundation has supported church-linked and child-serving groups such as Lifesource, Casa of Nw Arkansas Inc, and Potter's House, while also funding organizations tied to broader mission and human-services work. Its grant list also includes cross-state and international-linked partners, showing that its giving is not limited to one type of institution. The grants are mostly directed to organizations that appear to deliver direct services, community support, or child advocacy, with repeated awards to the same grantees over time. A second large line of support went to Predisan in Marietta, Georgia, which received $200,000 in 2024 after a prior $195,000 grant in 2023.
Child advocacy is one clear thread in the foundation’s giving. It awarded $200,000 to Casa of Nw Arkansas Inc in Springdale in 2023 for its purposes, and the recent grant list also includes support for Northwest Arkansas Childrens Shelter in Bentonville in both 2023 and 2024. Faith-based community work is another recurring area: Potter's House in Fayetteville received $100,000 in 2024, and church-linked or ministry-oriented groups appear elsewhere in the list as well. The foundation also backs youth and family support organizations, including Big Brothers Big Sisters in Fayetteville, which received $10,200 in 2024 and $10,000 in 2023. Housing and community infrastructure appear in the grant to Casa Aleluya Build Your House on the Rock in Spring Hill, Tennessee, which received $120,000 in 2024.
Typical grant size is $25,000 at the 25th percentile, $40,000 at the median, and $190,500 at the 75th percentile, which shows a spread from mid-sized awards to much larger commitments. The recent grants also show repeat giving: Predisan, Eme, Lifesource, Compassion House, and Northwest Arkansas Childrens Shelter each appear more than once. The foundation gives as a private grantmaker rather than to individuals, and it does not make program-related investments. The pattern is closer to ongoing partner support than one-time charitable checks.
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$30.2M
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Most grants fall between $25K and $191K, with a median of $40K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$40K
75th Percentile
$191K
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Concentrated, high-dollar giving to a small set of repeat grantees; mixes local Arkansas faith‑based and child welfare recipients with significant support for international development partners. Grants are large and likely multi‑year or program‑level rather than many small, one‑off gifts.
Notable grantees: EME, PREDISAN, CASA of NW Arkansas, Inc., Potter's House, Casa Aleluya / Build Your House on the Rock
Grant recipients are overwhelmingly in the United States, with 19 of 19 recent grants going to U.S. organizations. Arkansas is the main recipient state and accounts for 79% of grants. Recent recipient cities include Fayetteville, Springdale, Bentonville, Rogers, and Jonesboro in Arkansas, plus Marietta, Georgia; Spring Hill, Tennessee; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The geography suggests a strong Northwest Arkansas center with a smaller set of out-of-state partners.
The recent grants point to faith-based community work, child advocacy, youth and family services, and direct human services. Examples include support for church-linked ministries, children’s shelters, CASA services, and organizations tied to housing or mission work.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Predisan, Eme, Lifesource, Compassion House, Northwest Arkansas Childrens Shelter, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. That pattern suggests continuing relationships rather than one-off awards.
The grant-size distribution centers on a $25,000 25th percentile, a $40,000 median, and a $190,500 75th percentile. Recent awards range from $10,000 to $645,000, showing both smaller recurring grants and much larger commitments.
Arkansas is the main recipient state, with 79% of grants going there. Recent Arkansas recipients include Fayetteville, Springdale, Bentonville, Rogers, and Jonesboro, indicating a strong concentration in Northwest Arkansas and nearby communities.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASA ALELUYA | SPRING HILL, TN | $400,000 | 2026 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| POTTER'S HOUSE | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $200,000 | 2026 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PREDISAN | ALPHARETTA, GA | $190,000 | 2026 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| EME MINISTRIES | JONESBORO, AR | $185,325 | 2026 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| RESTORE HUMANITY | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $118,000 | 2026 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| TOUCH A LIFE | MCKINNEY, TX | $100,000 | 2026 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AGENCY | SPRINGDALE, AR | $75,000 | 2026 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| COMPASSION HOUSE | SPRINGDALE, AR | $55,200 | 2026 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LIFE SOURCE | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $43,000 | 2026 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CHRISTIAN FAMILY SERVICES | ST LOUIS, MO | $42,000 | 2026 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NWA CHILDREN'S SHELTER | BENTONVILLE, AR | $41,000 | 2026 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BRETHEREN IN CHRIST | MECHANICSBURG, PA | $30,000 | 2026 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NWA | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $18,000 | 2026 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| EME MINISTRIES | JONESBORO, AR | $220,000 | 2025 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PREDISAN | ALPHARETTA, GA | $200,000 | 2025 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CASA ALELUYA | SPRING HILL, TN | $200,000 | 2025 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| POTTER'S HOUSE | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $200,000 | 2025 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| COMPASSION HOUSE | SPRINGDALE, AR | $115,000 | 2025 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| TOUCH A LIFE | MCKINNEY, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| RESTORE HUMANITY | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $100,000 | 2025 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LIFE SOURCE | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $75,000 | 2025 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NWA CHILDREN'S SHELTER | BENTONVILLE, AR | $50,000 | 2025 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CHRISTIAN FAMILY SERVICES | ST LOUIS, MO | $38,400 | 2025 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NWA | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $14,000 | 2025 | FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LIFESOURCE | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $240,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| PREDISAN | MARIETTA, GA | $200,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| EME | JONESBORO, AR | $186,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| CASA ALELUYA BUILD YOUR HOUSE ON THE ROCK | SPRING HILL, TN | $120,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| POTTER'S HOUSE | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $100,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| COMPASSION HOUSE | SPRINGDALE, AR | $30,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDRENS SHELTER | BENTONVILLE, AR | $25,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| DRESS FOR SUCCESS | ROGERS, AR | $13,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $10,200 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| EME | JONESBORO, AR | $645,000 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| CASA OF NW ARKANSAS INC | SPRINGDALE, AR | $200,000 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSES |
| PREDISAN | MARIETTA, GA | $195,000 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| COMPASSION HOUSE | SPRINGDALE, AR | $42,109 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| LIFESOURCE | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $40,000 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| MCCROSSAN BOYS RANCH | SOUIX FALLS, SD | $40,000 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| EOA CHILDREN'S HOUSE | SPRINGDALE, AR | $27,900 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDRENS SHELTER | BENTONVILLE, AR | $25,000 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| EOA INC | SPRINGDALE, AR | $25,000 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $10,000 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE |
CASA ALELUYA
$400,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
POTTER'S HOUSE
$200,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
PREDISAN
$190,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
EME MINISTRIES
$185,325FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
RESTORE HUMANITY
$118,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
TOUCH A LIFE
$100,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AGENCY
FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
COMPASSION HOUSE
$55,200FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
LIFE SOURCE
$43,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
BRETHEREN IN CHRIST
$30,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NWA
$18,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
EME MINISTRIES
$220,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
PREDISAN
$200,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
CASA ALELUYA
$200,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
COMPASSION HOUSE
$115,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
TOUCH A LIFE
$100,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
RESTORE HUMANITY
$100,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
LIFE SOURCE
$75,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NWA
$14,000FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
LIFESOURCE
$240,000TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE
EME
$186,000TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE
CASA ALELUYA BUILD YOUR HOUSE ON THE ROCK
$120,000TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE
COMPASSION HOUSE
$30,000TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
$13,000TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE
EME
$645,000TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE
CASA OF NW ARKANSAS INC
$200,000TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSES
COMPASSION HOUSE
$42,109TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE
LIFESOURCE
$40,000TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE
EOA CHILDREN'S HOUSE
$27,900TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE
EOA INC
$25,000TO FURTHER THEIR PURPOSE