Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation

Organization Overview

Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation is located in Little Rock, AR. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (K12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arkansas Farm Bureau 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 10/2022, Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation generated $522.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $379.9k during the year ending 10/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2017, Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation has awarded 32 individual grants totaling $1,081,755. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO FURTHER THE UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL ISSUES, AND TO SUPPORT THE AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL COMMUNITY THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION, RESEARCH, LITIGATION, AND DISASTER RELIEF.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES - TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO FURTHER THE UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL ISSUES, AND TO SUPPORT THE AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL COMMUNITY THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND LITIGATION.


AG IN THE CLASSROOM IS A NATIONALLY AFFILIATED PROGRAM TO INCREASE AGRICULTURAL LITERACY AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN, TEACHERS, AND ADMINISTRATORS. AG IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAMS BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN FARM AND CITY BY TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT FARMING AND FOOD PRODUCTION. THE ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU SERVES AS THE COORDINATING AGENCY FOR AG IN THE CLASSROOM IN ARKANSAS.CLASSROOM MATERIALS: SEVERAL DIFFERENT CLASSROOM MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR TEACHERS TO USE IN THE CLASSROOM. THE "AG READER" SERIES FEATURES COMMODITY SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES ON THE MAJOR CROPS PRODUCED IN ARKANSAS, AND THEY ARE CORRELATED TO THE STATE STANDARDS. OTHER CLASSROOM MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE; INCLUDING COLORING BOOKS, AN AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION MAP, BOOKS AND BOOKMARKS.EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS: THE AG IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM HAS MOBILE EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE. ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU STAFF MEMBERS CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS USING THE DISPLAYS AND THE INTERACTIVE FEATURES TO TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT AGRICULTURE IN ARKANSAS. PRESENTATIONS CAN BE MADE FOR CLASSROOMS, AN ENTIRE GRADE OR THE WHOLE SCHOOL.THE AG IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS GARDEN GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS, HANDS ON ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS FOR TEACHERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.ARFB.COM AND SELECT "EDUCATION".


FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA - THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND OPERATION OF THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA) STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES. THE NATURE OF THIS PARTNERSHIP IS TO SUPPORT AND FOSTER COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS THAT PROMOTE THE FFA CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rich Hillman
President
$0
Mike Freeze
Vice President
$0
Dan Wright
Secretary/treasurer
$0
Joe Christian
Director
$0
Jon Carroll
Director
$0
Jack Evans
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$50,288
Related organizations$302,683
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$173,974
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$526,945
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $6,758
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$11,594
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $522,109

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation has awarded $169,302 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ARKANSAS FFA FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Hot Springs, AR

PURPOSE: DEPT OF ED MOU - FUNDS FOR FFA

$83,402

WAR EAGLE RCPP WATER INITIATIVE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Elkins, AR

PURPOSE: WAR EAGLE RCPP WATER INITIATIVE

$37,500

ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Little Rock, AR

PURPOSE: DONATION

$10,000

ARKANSAS FFA FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Hot Springs, AR

PURPOSE: DONATION

$10,000

CITY OF AUGUSTA-WOODRUFF COUNTY

PURPOSE: CITY OF AUGUSTA- WOODRUFF COUNTY DISASTER RELIEF FUND DEC 10 TORNADO

$5,800

LEACHVILLE DISASTER RELIEF FUND

PURPOSE: LEACHVILLE DISASTER RELIEF FUND

$5,800
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation has recieved totaling $94.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$94
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