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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mike Freeze Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dan Wright Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Rich Hillman President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joe Christian Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chase Groves Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rusty Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $215,187 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $50,300 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,362 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,463 |
Office expenses | $35,173 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,586 |
Travel | $26,737 |
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 | $18,583 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $379,915 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $756,597 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $77 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $4,569 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,840 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $290,182 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,062,265 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,505 |
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 | $97,500 |
Total liabilities | $140,005 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $856,323 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $65,937 |
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 | $1,062,265 |
Over the last fiscal year, Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation has awarded $169,302 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Hot Springs, AR PURPOSE: DEPT OF ED MOU - FUNDS FOR FFA | $83,402 |
Elkins, AR PURPOSE: WAR EAGLE RCPP WATER INITIATIVE | $37,500 |
Hot Springs, AR PURPOSE: DONATION | $10,000 |
Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: DONATION | $10,000 |
LEACHVILLE DISASTER RELIEF FUND PURPOSE: LEACHVILLE DISASTER RELIEF FUND | $5,800 |
Monette, AR PURPOSE: CITY OF MONETTE COMMUNITY RELIEF FUND | $5,800 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation has recieved totaling $94.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $94 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Native American Agriculture Fund Fayetteville, AR | $257,892,587 | $6,229,735 |
Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation Little Rock, AR | $1,062,265 | $522,109 |
Purple Lemon Inc Morgan City, LA | $394,458 | $582,747 |
Administrative Funds Extra Table Inc Hattiesburg, MS | $898,006 | $673,938 |
Baylor County Junior Livestock Show Seymour, TX | $257,692 | $0 |
Berrios Ministries Fort Smith, AR | $97,783 | $0 |
Austin Empty Bowl Project Austin, TX | $688 | $0 |
Help The Hungry Bake Sale Inc Farmington, MO | $137,336 | $0 |
Lca Foundation Inc Port Allen, LA | $39,932 | $0 |
Major County Fair Board Foundation Ames, OK | $27,954 | $93,620 |
Les Dames D Escoffier-Austin Chapter Austin, TX | $93,671 | $0 |
Cmc Bbq Foundation Liberty Hill, TX | $46,646 | $0 |