Arkansas Community Foundation of Greene County
Arkansas Community Foundation of Greene County was founded in the late 1990’s by a group of community leaders to meet the needs of philanthropic-minded individuals. The Greene County Affiliate has continued to grow over the last 25 years to become a thriving community organization serving over 75 fund holders and distributing significant funding to increase the quality of life in the county.
The Foundation has tools to assist businesses and families in smart philanthropic giving through charitable funds and endowments. We are truly blessed in Greene County to have this gem of an organization available to our citizens, overseen by a volunteer board of directors and administered by a local Executive Director.
To DONATE to a fund, follow this link to view a complete list of our Greene County funds and endowments.
Keep up to date with our affiliate by following us on Facebook.
The Foundation works closely with many nonprofit and government organizations to provide information about local community programs. To learn more about resources, services and community development efforts in the City of Paragould, click here.
Local Giving Tree Grants Support Nonprofits Working in and for Greene County
The most recent Greene County Giving Tree grants include:
Witt House Food Pantry
Mission Outreach of Northeast Arkansas Inc.
Arkansas Feeding Hungry
B.E.E.S. Sr. Citizens Inc
Paragould First United Methodist Church
Arkansas Imagination Library
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation Inc.
Together we Foster
City of Paragould
University of Arkansas Medical System (UAMS) Center on Aging Northeast Arkansas
CASA of 2nd Judicial District
Arkansas Pet Savers
Local Scholarships Available for Greene County Students
The Greene County Affiliate has 40 established scholarship endowments that support students from our area. Greene County is known for its efforts to support the education endeavors of graduating high school students. None of this would be possible without the hard work and generosity of our founding affiliate members like the late Evangeline Cothern, who worked tirelessly encouraging families and businesses to establish scholarship endowments so our high school seniors could advance in their education with help from our community. In 2025, scholarships were awarded totaling approximately $120,000.
To setup an account and apply for these scholarships, click here.
To make a donation to an existing fund click here.
If you are interested in establishing an endowment fund to support education or any philanthropic passion, click here.
Greene County Women Making a Difference
The 21st Century Women’s Endowment was established in 2003 and is the brainchild of Mary Ann Allen and other visionary women in our community to make grants to deserving nonprofit organizations in our county. Mary Ann Allen currently serves as a Greene County Affiliate board member and a founding member of the women’s endowment. Joining the 21st Century Women’s Endowment with a one-time gift is an excellent way for women to make a difference and have a voice in meeting the needs of our county and community. If you are interested in joining this group of visionary women, contact Kerri Watson, Executive Director at 870-290-3170 or greenecounty@ARCF.org for more information.
Make your contribution to the endowment here.
