Arkansas Policy Foundation is located in Little Rock, AR. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (I99) the organization is classified as: Crime & Legal-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arkansas Policy Foundation 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 Policy Foundation generated $106.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $102.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE FORM 990, PART III, QUESTION 1
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EIGHTEEN (18) RESEARCH MEMOS AND ONE (1) STUDY WERE DISTRIBUTED IN 2021. TOPICS EXAMINED WERE THE ECONOMY, FISCAL POLICY, EDUCATION POLICY, CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM, AND ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE IN ARKANSAS. ISSUES INCLUDED (ECONOMY) ARKANSAS ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND THE STATE OF THE U.S. RECOVERY FOLLOWING THE 2020 RECESSION, PAYROLL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH, CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, MINIMUM WAGE RATES, THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE; (FISCAL POLICY)INCOME TAXES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EFFICIENCY IN STATE GOVERNMENT, PROPOSED SPENDING LIMITS, STATE GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION; (EDUCATON REFORM)CHARTER SCHOOLS, SCHOOL CHOICE, THE LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, EDUCATION MARKETS IN PULASKI,SEBASTIAN AND WHITE COUNTIES; AND (MEDICAL CARE) INCREASING ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE IN RURAL ARKANSAS.CITIZENSHIP: THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES ITS RESEARCH THROUGH ITS WEBSITE (WWW.ARKANSASPOLICYFOUNDATION.ORG)AND THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. THE FOUNDATION HAS DISTRIBUTED DICTIONARIES TO ARKANSAS STUDENTS SINCE 2005. THE FOUNDATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES THE IDEA OF CITIZENSHIP AMONG THE PEOPLE OF ARKKANSAS. THE FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES WITH CIVIC AND COMMUNITY GROUPS, INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS TO SERVICE CLUBS. THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNMENT BOARD INCLUDES AN ECONOMIST, ACCOUNTANT, RETIRED K-12 ADMINISTRATOR, RETIRED SENIOR, PHYSICIAN FOUNDATON EXECUTIVE, INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL AND FIVE MEMBERS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. VISIBILITY: ARKANSAS AND OTHER MEDIA CITED THE FOUNDATION'S RESERACH IN 2021. THE FOUNDATION'S SITE INCLUDES A VISIBILITY FEATURE THAT LISTS MEDIA CITATIONS. REFERENCES TO THE FOUNDATION AVERAGED MORE THAN TWO TIMES PER MONTH. MEDIA CITATIONS APPEARED IN THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE, ARKANSAS MONEY & POLITICS, DAILY CITIZEN (SEARCY), JONESBORO SUN, NATURAL STATE NEWS, NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE, SOUTHWEST TIMES-RECORD, TALK BUSINESS AND KATV-7 ABC LITTLE ROCK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Greg Kaza Executive Direc | Officer | 44 | $85,379 |
George Dunklin Jr Board Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gregory P Hartz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob G Ratchford Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Blant Hurt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Keith Berry PHD Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $106,707 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $106,707 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $106,707 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $85,379 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,491 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,603 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,238 |
Travel | $244 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $786 |
All other expenses | $150 |
Total functional expenses | $102,928 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,376 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $20,376 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,988 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $15,988 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $4,388 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $20,376 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Arkansas Policy Foundation has recieved totaling $30,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
George H Dunklin Jr Charitable Foundation Stuttgart, AR PURPOSE: UNDESIGNATED | $20,000 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS IN 2021. | $10,000 |
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