The Degen Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Fort Smith, Arkansas · EIN 71-0575827
- Arkansas
- Fort Smith
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Arkansas
- Total giving
- $750KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $15MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP ACCESS TO AND DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN WESTERN ARKANSAS AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA, TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES, TO FACILITATE AND PROMOTE HEALTHCARE EDUCATION, TO AID AND SUPPORT ESTABLISHED RELIGIOUS OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO SUPPORT AND FACILITATE AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF THE ARKANSAS COLLEGES OF HEALTHCARE EDUCATION AND THE UNITED WAY OF FORT SMITH AREA, INC.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education | $350K | 2021 |
| Good Samaritan Clinic | $25K | 2021 |
| Community Dental Clinic | $20K | 2021 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | $10K | 2021 |
| Fort Smith Children'S Service League | $5K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: thedegenfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.