MISSION:
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Foundation secures gifts and philanthropic grants to support the work of UAMS and advance its mission to improve the health of all Arkansans.
The majority of UAMS’ revenue comes from clinical income with state funding making up only about 6% of the budget. Funds raised by the foundation are critical in helping support the work of UAMS’ colleges, institutes, regional campuses and programs. Its goal is to match donor passions with bold ideas to improve the health of every Arkansan – building strong relationships with grateful patients, alumni, corporations, foundations and community partners to accelerate our ability to discover cures, educate the next generation of health professionals and save and improve lives.
Every gift — no matter the size — is important! With philanthropic support, the foundation is building a future for healthy communities in all corners of the state, developing dramatic and lasting health and health care improvements in Arkansas.
FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS:
- UAMS Day of Giving: Oct. 7, 2025, benefitting all areas of UAMS
- Be a Part of the Cure Walk: May 2, 2026, supports research at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
- Scholarships for students in the five colleges and graduate school
- Cutting-edge research on cancer, aging, memory loss, maternal and infant mortality, diabetes, stroke and heart health
- Support nine regional campuses and their clinical, education and outreach initiatives that benefit communities across Arkansas
- Mental health treatment for children and adults who have experienced trauma
- Expanding access to health care services in rural and underserved communities
FUNDING SOURCES:
- Individuals: 48%
- Corporations, Foundations and Other Organizations: 52%
4301 W. Markham St., Slot 716
Little Rock, AR 72205
501.686.8200 | giving.uams.edu
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Service Area: Arkansas and surrounding region
Leadership: Vice Chancellor, Division of Institutional Advancement: John Erck
UAMS Board of Advisors:
Lester P. Matlock, Chair
Jerry B. Adams
Judy Lee Adams
Diane G. Alderson
Larry J. Alman
Patricia S. Bailey
Kristen Boozman
Leslie Harmon Branman
Sandra G. Connor
J. Mark Davis
Ray C. Dillon
George H. Dunklin Jr.
Livia Dunklin
Denise Marie Garner
Mike Gibson
Elder Granger, M.D.
Annabelle Imber Tuck
Patricia A. Johnson
Dianne Lamberth
Lambert Marshall III
Anita Groves McAllister
Jennifer S. McCarty
Lisa M. McNeir, Ph.D.
Dorothy Morris
William Ford Overton
Cindy L. Pugh
Jennifer Ronnel
Carlton Saffa
Vicki Saviers
Lance Taylor
William A. Thames
Nathan M. Waldrip
Craig S. Wood
Clay Young IV
The 2025/2026 Arkansas Giving Guide is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings. Click here to read a letter from our sponsors.