The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Arkansas

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF LISA ACADEMY IS TO PROVIDE AN ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY, AND GUIDE ALL STUDENTS IN GAINING KNOWLDEGE, SKILLS, AND THE ATTITUDE NECESSARY TO DIRECT THEIR LIVES, IMPROVE A DIVERSE SOCIETY, AND EXCEL IN A CHANGING WORLD BY PROVIDING DYNAMIC, RESOURCE-RICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.

MISSION:

PROVIDING HOLISTIC CARE FOCUSING ON THE PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL & PSYCHO-SOCIAL NEEDS OF PATIENTS. THESE ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE IN VARIOUS SETTINGS, BUT ALL SPRING FROM THE SAME MISSION & FUNDAMENTAL PURPOSE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

CHANGING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT THROUGH THE GRANTING OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY BASED ON ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE SELECTIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES OTHER INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT TO ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOR THE OPERATION OF ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

BAPTIST HEALTH SERVICES EXISTS TO PROVIDE QUALITY PATIENT CENTERED SERVICES TO CITIZENS IN & AROUND FORT SMITH & VAN BUREN, AR WITH CHRISTIAN COMPASSION & PERSONAL CONCERN.

MISSION:

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY RED WOLVES FOUNDATION, INC. IS DEDICATED TO AID, ASSIST AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AT ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO WORK WITH ASU'S ADMINISTRATION IN SERVING THE INSTITUTION.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING THROUGH HIGH QUALITY RESEARCH.

MISSION:

THE ARKANSAS FOODBANK ACQUIRES, THROUGH LOCAL AND NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, LARGE QUANTITIES OF FOOD AND OTHER RESOURCES TO DISTRIBUTE TO HUNGRY PEOPLE IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. THE ARKANSAS FOODBANK SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AS WELL AS LOCAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION AGENCIES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND EDUCATION TO ALL INDIVIDUALS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INTERNET SERVICES AND IPTV SERVICES TO ALL OF ITS MEMBER SUBSCRIBERS LOCATED IN RURAL AREAS IN SOUTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION AS DETERMINED BY THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY FOR THE ELDERLY IN WHICH MEDICAL CARE, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL BENEFITS ARE EXTENDED TO RESIDENTS IN ADDITION TO HOUSING AND SHELTER.

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY FUNCTION AND ACTIVITY OF ARKANSAS HEALTH GROUP IS TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO PATIENTS IN RURAL AND URBAN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT ARKANSAS.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION OWNS REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPS AND MANAGES HEALTHCARE FACILITES AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE MISSION OF WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.

MISSION:

TO BE A MAJOR SOURCE OF ON-GOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION IS EXCLUSIVELY ORGANIZED AND OPERATED AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS, INC.

MISSION:

CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN DISTRESSED RURAL COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

HENDRIX MURPHY PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE AND ENRICH THE STUDY AND TEACHING OF LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE AT HENDRIX COLLEGE. THE PROGRAMS SEEK TO INVIGORATE THE CURRICULUM, ENRICH STUDENT EXPERIENCE, AND ENCOURAGE FACULTY DEVELOPMENT. THEY ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, BRINGING TO HENDRIX EMINENT ARTISTS, SCHOLARS, POETS, TRANSLATORS, LITERARY CRITICS, AUTHORS, AND THEATRE DIRECTORS. THESE DISTINGUISHED VISITORS TEACH CLASSES, PRESENT LECTURES, SERVE AS WRITERS-IN=RESIDENCE, GIVE READINGS, DIRECT PLAYS, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF THE COLLEGE IN MANY OTHER WAYS.