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Eric Scott Bottin Foundation at a glance

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Eric Scott Bottin Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$210k
Granted FY2025still arriving
30
Grants FY2025still arriving
5
States reached
$32k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
01100% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2020 to 2025.

Health$328kHuman Services$288kEducation$260kPublic Safety & Disaster$88kHousing & Shelter$64kFood & Nutrition$56kPhilanthropy$47kYouth Development$32kOther$0
02FY2025 · 30 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k28 grants · $168k
  • $10k–50k2 grants · $42k
$6,000
Median grant
5
States reached
$1.7M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
PROJECT DYNAMO$32,000
EASTER SEALS$10,000
AERIAL RECOVERY$6,000
FRIENDS OF SOZO KIDS$6,000
DUNEDIN CARES INC$6,000
COMMUNITY CONNECTION$6,000
WILDWOOD SOUP KITCHEN$6,000
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL$6,000
ARKANSAS FOOD BANKRICE DEPOT$6,000
WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST$6,000
UNION RESCUE MISSION$6,000
PROJECT ZEROTHRIVE$6,000
HEP$6,000
OUR HOUSE$6,000
CARING HEARTS PREGNANCY CENTER$6,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY20–25, $175k) land where the poverty rate runs at 16%, against an area that typically sits at 10%. 93% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 10%CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER: $6k → 10%AMERICAN RED CROSS: $6k → 11%CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER: $6k → 10%AMERICAN RED CROSS: $5k → 11%READY FOR LIFE: $6k → 12%DUNEDIN CARES INC: $6k → 12%READY FOR LIFE: $6k → 12%DUNEDIN CARES INC: $6k → 12%WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST: $6k → 17%WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST: $6k → 17%WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST: $5k → 17%WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST: $5k → 17%WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST: $5k → 17%WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST: $5k → 17%THE CALL: $6k → 17%THE CALL: $6k → 17%THE CALL: $5k → 17%THE CALL: $5k → 17%THE CALL: $5k → 17%THE CALL: $5k → 17%IMMERSE ARKANSAS: $6k → 17%IMMERSE ARKANSAS: $6k → 17%IMMERSE ARKANSAS: $5k → 17%IMMERSE ARKANSAS: $5k → 17%IMMERSE ARKANSAS: $5k → 17%IMMERSE ARKANSAS: $5k → 17%ARKANSAS HOSPICE: $6k → 17%ARKANSAS HOSPICE: $6k → 17%ARKANSAS HOSPICE: $5k → 17%ARKANSAS HOSPICE: $5k → 17%ARKANSAS HOSPICE: $5k → 17%ARKANSAS HOSPICE: $5k → 17%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

94%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$1.1M · 40 repeat orgs$72k to everyone else

40 repeat relationships: 29 still active in FY2025, 11 since wound down; 1 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

40
3

Total granted

$1.1M
$40k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+22%
+4405%

Still filing today

53%
67%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 85% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $32k went to new ones.

50%100%’20’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’20’21’22’23’24’25
Human ServicesHealthEducationPhilanthropyHousing & ShelterYouth DevelopmentOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • OB
    OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
    5× · 2020–2024 · $80k · revenue +29%
  • AH
    ARKANSAS HOSPICE INC
    6× · 2020–2025 · $32k · revenue +27%
  • AC
    ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
    6× · 2020–2025 · $32k · revenue +49%

Funded once

  • VF
    VOLUNTEER FLORIDA FOUNDATION INCgraduated
    one grant, 2022 · $35k · revenue ×45
  • OC
    OPTIMUS CLUB OF GREATER LR
    one grant, 2020 · $3k
  • AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
    one grant, 2020 · $3k · revenue +3%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
House of Hope Rescue Mission

The house of hope rescue mission is a "day shelter" for the homeless and needy, providing food, clothing, shelter, and general services to the homeless and needy persons in around springdale, arkansas.

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2
United Methodist Children's Home

To provide quality compassionate behavioral healthcare services to children and families of arkansas through a comprehensive continuum of programs which include residential treatment center care, therapeutic group home care, emergency…

Human Services
3
Orlando Health Inc

Orlando health is a trusted leader inspiring hope through the advancement of health. our mission as a community-owned organization is to improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve.

Health
4
Christian Family Care Agency Inc

The mission of christian family care is to strengthen families and serve at-risk children in the name of jesus christ. the outcome of our work results in building flourishing families and communities focusing on three pillars: preserve,…

Human Services
5
Help in Crisis Inc

Our mission is to eliminate family violence, stalking, child abuse, and sexual assault through advocacy, education, counseling, support and prevention services.

Human Services
6
Family Crisis Center Inc

The family crisis center provides intervention and advocacy for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. this is done with counselors, court advocates and 24 hour shelter for victims and their children.

Human Services
7
St Francis House Inc

Provide assistance to indigents in central arkansas.

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8
East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association Inc

East tennessee children's hospital is a free-standing, independent, not-for-profit pediatric health care system which serves the east tennessee region. children's hospital is certified by the state of tennessee as a comprehensive regional…

Health
9
Ark Homes Foster Family Agency

Our Mission is to create a better and safe environment for children, where they can have an opportunity to return to a more rewarding quality of life. Our goal is to effectively match the needs of each child in our care with appropriate…

Human Services
10
Oasis of Northwest Arkansas Inc

Oasis of Northwest Arkansas provides sober housing and resources for women in recovery and their children.

Housing & Shelter
11
Arkansas Hospice Foundation Inc

Arkansas hospice foundation is a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to raise public awareness and financial support for arkansas hospice and related organization's programs and services, and to help donors meet…

Health
12
Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute Inc

To make trusted cancer care accessible for every patient we serve through compassion, innovation and purpose.

Health
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is University of Arkansas Foundation Inc; the most unlike its peers is The Em Strong Foundation Inc. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

24 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 24 of the 44 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

0
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
5
Early backer (in before they grew)
23/24
Grantees still filing
17/24
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

LITTLE ROCK CHRISTIAN ANNUAL FUND: $85,000 · OtherLITTLE ROCK CHRISTIAN ANNUAL FUNDBELMONT UNIVERSITY - ARTS: $70,000 · OtherBELMONT UNIVERSITY - ARTSEASTER SEALS: $60,000 · OtherEASTER SEALSAMERICAN RED CROSS: $45,000 · OtherAMERICAN RED CROSSCARING HEARTS PREGNANCY CENTER: $33,500 · OtherSALVATION ARMY: $32,000 · OtherCOMMUNITY CONNECTION: $32,000 · OtherMAKE-A-WISH: $32,000 · OtherARKANSAS FOOD BANKRICE DEPOT: $32,000 · OtherUNITED CEREBRAL PALSY: $32,000 · OtherRONALD MCDONALD HOUSE ARK: $32,000 · OtherOUR HOUSE INC: $32,000 · OtherPROJECT ZEROTHRIVE: $32,000 · OtherPROJECT DYNAMO: $32,000 · Other+10 more: $121,000 · Other+10 moreARKANSAS HOSPICE INC: $32,000 · Human ServicesARKANSAS HOSPICE…THE CALL: $32,000 · Human ServicesTHE CALLIMMERSE ARKANSAS: $32,000 · Human ServicesIMMERSE ARKANSASWOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST THE CENTER AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE: $32,000 · Human ServicesWOMEN & CHILDREN…Christian Care Center Inc: $12,000 · Human ServicesChristian Care C…READY FOR LIFE INC: $12,000 · Human ServicesREADY FOR LIFE I…Dunedin Cares Inc: $12,000 · Human ServicesDunedin Cares In…American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $10,500 · Human ServicesAmerican Nationa…OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY: $80,000 · EducationOUACHITA B…UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION INC: $25,000 · EducationUNIVERSITY…ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: $32,000 · HealthARKANSAS …THE EM STRONG FOUNDATION INC: $24,500 · HealthTHE EM ST…CARTI Foundation Inc: $21,000 · HealthCARTI Fou…OPERATION WARRIOR RESOLUTION: $12,000 · HealthOPERATION…HOUSE OF MERCY AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOUNDATION INC: $12,000 · HealthHOUSE OF …+1 more: $2,500 · HealthVOLUNTEER FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC: $35,000 · PhilanthropyFRIENDS OF SOZO KIDS INC: $12,000 · PhilanthropyUNION RESCUE MISSION: $32,000 · Housing & ShelterSOARING WINGS RANCH INC: $15,000 · Youth Development
Other$702,500Human Services$174,500Education$105,000Health$104,000Philanthropy$47,000Housing & Shelter$32,000Youth Development$15,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetOUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY: $80,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetVOLUNTEER FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC: $35,000 over 1y, 6.3% of budgetARKANSAS HOSPICE INC: $32,000 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: $32,000 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetTHE CALL: $32,000 over 6y, 0.2% of budgetIMMERSE ARKANSAS: $32,000 over 6y, 0.2% of budgetUNION RESCUE MISSION: $32,000 over 6y, 0.3% of budgetWOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST THE CENTER AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE: $32,000 over 6y, 0.3% of budgetOUR HOUSE INC: $32,000 over 6y, 0.1% of budgetUNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION INC: $25,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetCARTI Foundation Inc: $21,000 over 4y, 0.3% of budgetAERIAL RECOVERY: $17,000 over 3y, 0.2% of budgetSOARING WINGS RANCH INC: $15,000 over 3y, 0.8% of budgetWILDWOOD SOUP KITCHEN INC: $12,000 over 2y, 1.1% of budgetChristian Care Center Inc: $12,000 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetFRIENDS OF SOZO KIDS INC: $12,000 over 2y, 1.5% of budgetOPERATION WARRIOR RESOLUTION: $12,000 over 2y, 0.6% of budgetREADY FOR LIFE INC: $12,000 over 2y, 0.6% of budgetDunedin Cares Inc: $12,000 over 2y, 0.5% of budgetHOUSE OF MERCY AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOUNDATION INC: $12,000 over 2y, 3.3% of budgetAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $10,500 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetAMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetARKANSAS MILITARY VETERANS HALL OF FAME INC: $1,000 over 2y, 0.7% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY ↗
  • Who funds VOLUNTEER FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds ARKANSAS HOSPICE INC ↗
  • Who funds ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ↗
  • Who funds THE CALL ↗
  • Who funds IMMERSE ARKANSAS ↗
  • Who funds UNION RESCUE MISSION ↗
  • Who funds WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST THE CENTER AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE ↗
  • Who funds OUR HOUSE INC ↗
  • Who funds UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds THE EM STRONG FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds CARTI Foundation Inc ↗
  • Who funds AERIAL RECOVERY ↗
  • Who funds SOARING WINGS RANCH INC ↗
  • Who funds WILDWOOD SOUP KITCHEN INC ↗
  • Who funds Christian Care Center Inc ↗
  • Who funds FRIENDS OF SOZO KIDS INC ↗
  • Who funds OPERATION WARRIOR RESOLUTION ↗
  • Who funds READY FOR LIFE INC ↗
  • Who funds Dunedin Cares Inc ↗
  • Who funds HOUSE OF MERCY AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Arkansas Community Fo…Windgate Charitable F…Riggs Benevolent FundNabholz Charitable Fo…Arvest FoundationLanders Family Charit…Riggs Employee's FundCentral Arkansas Plan…Brown FoundationRoy and Christine Stu…DotopiaShell USA Company Fou…
Arkansas Community Foundation IncAR22.9× affinity9 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc · Riggs Benevolent Fund · Nabholz Charitable Foundation · Arvest Foundation · Landers Family Charitable Foundation · Riggs Employee's Fund · Central Arkansas Planning & Development District Inc · Brown Foundation · Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable And · Dotopia · Shell USA Company Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Eric Scott Bottin Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Eric Scott Bottin Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 50%1%3%6%10%funder's share of their income ↑0%8%15%22%30%share of the org’s income from government →median 2%
  • Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc: 2% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
5get no government money at all
3report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
⤢ axis zoomed · 0–30%
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 44 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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