Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $620.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Little Rock, AR
- Founding
- 11/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 71-0467088
Organization Overview
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc is located in Little Rock, AR. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc generated $620.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $1,486,675. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AR PUBLIC POLICY PANEL IS A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ACHIEVING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE BY ORGANIZING CITIZEN GROUPS AROUND THE STATE, EDUCATING AND SUPPORTING THEM TO BE MORE EFFECTIVE AND POWERFUL, AND LINKING THEM WITH ONE ANOTHER IN COALITIONS AND NETWORKS. THE PANEL SEEKS TO BRING BALANCE TO THE PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS IN ARKANSAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL INTEREST GROUPS WITH TRAINING IN STRATEGIC PLANNING, CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. ORGANIZE GRASSROOTS GROUPS AND DEVELOP LEADERS IN ARKANSAS. NETWORK ACTIVISTS WORKING TOGETHER ACROSS TRADITIONAL BARRIERS. BUILD COALITIONS OF GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Kopsky Executive Director | Officer | 1 | $84,658 |
Barry Haas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Curtis Mangrum Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rev Howard Gordon Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Fannie Fields Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Mcmath Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $135,622 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $483,960 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $619,582 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,136 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $620,718 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $600 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $94,993 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,399 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $512,743 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,000 |
| Other employee benefits | $99,904 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,162 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,395 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,906 |
| Fees for services: Other | $26,080 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,046 |
| Office expenses | $56,747 |
| Information technology | $29,331 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,268 |
| Travel | $2,221 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,983 |
| Interest | $1,028 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,204 |
| Insurance | $5,547 |
| All other expenses | $2,774 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,007,952 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $175,644 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $331,617 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $464,918 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,032 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $105,686 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $141,839 |
| Total assets | $1,230,736 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,814 |
| Grants payable | $111,944 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $195,684 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $324,442 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $906,294 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,230,736 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc has awarded $38,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Fayetteville, AR PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,500 |
Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,500 |
RURAL COMMUNITY ALLIANCE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,500 |
Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc has recieved totaling $607,084.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Edward W Hazen Foundation Incorporated Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL AND PROJECT SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Peoples Action Institute Chicago, IL PURPOSE: AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $230,000 |
Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT COVID-19 VACCINE OUTREACH | $50,000 |
Proteus Fund Inc Amherst, MA PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY | $30,000 |
Proteus Action League Amherst, MA PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY | $15,000 |
Marguerite Casey Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR ARKANSAS EQUAL VOICE NETWORK. | $12,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Coastal Conservation Association Houston, TX | $35,257,722 | $22,849,424 |
Tennessee Wildlife Federation Incorporated Nashville, TN | $6,311,367 | $5,679,425 |
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program Corpus Christi, TX | $32,444,839 | $4,259,752 |
Metropolitan Energy Center Inc Kansas City, MO | $1,429,840 | $2,345,317 |
Southern Forest Products Assoc Metairie, LA | $4,040,983 | $2,109,243 |
Healthy Gulf New Orleans, LA | $4,395,262 | $2,584,694 |
Hill Country Alliance Austin, TX | $1,335,765 | $1,163,586 |
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc Little Rock, AR | $1,230,736 | $620,718 |
Missouri Coalition For The Environment Foundation Saint Louis, MO | $931,705 | $964,220 |
Walton Conservation Coalition Inc Bentonville, AR | $238,172 | $732,294 |
Texas Water Foundation Inc Austin, TX | $359,822 | $727,017 |
Tennessee Environmental Council Nashville, TN | $235,506 | $645,548 |