The Fayetteville Community Foundation was founded in the mid-2000s by a group of community leaders to meet the needs of philanthropic-minded individuals in Fayetteville. In 2009, the Fayetteville Community Foundation became an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation to better serve Fayetteville and the surrounding area. Becoming an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation has provided more resources and opportunities to fund holders and local nonprofits. Fayetteville Area Community Foundation has continued to grow over the last 10 years to become a thriving community organization serving over 100 fund holders and distributing significant funding to increase the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas.