Arkansas Values Inc is located in Little Rock, AR. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arkansas Values Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Arkansas Values Inc generated $446.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $332.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 18.8% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE SENSIBLE, FORWARD-THINKING VALUES AND ADVOCATE FOR GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS AND CIVIC INITIATIVES TO ACHIEVE MORE ACCOUNTABLE, TRANSPARENT AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT; INCREASE INVESTMENT IN OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS; PROTECT HEALTHCARE; BUILD SAFE, MODERN INFRASTRUCTURE; PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT; AND ENSURE AN EQUITABLE ECONOMY THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES THAT IMPACT OUR DAILY LIVES BY COMMUNICATING WITH THE PUBLIC, HOLDING ELECTED OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE, AND PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARKANSANS TO SPEAK UP FOR THEIR VALUES - LIKE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN STATE GOVERNMENT, FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS, QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE.
ADVANCE A RESPONSIBLE, EQUITABLE, AND FORWARD-THINKING DEMOCRACY IN ARKANSAS BY PROMOTING THE SHARED VALUES OF ARKANSANS AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT IMPORTANT ISSUES. EQUIPPING AND EMPOWERING ARKANSANS TO LIVE OUT THE VALUES THAT MAKE US TOUGH. WE CELEBRATE THE STORIES OF OUR PEOPLE, FIGHT FOR A RESPONSIBLE DEMOCRACY, AND SPEAK OUT WHEN OUR LEADERS DEMEAN OUR SHARED PRINCIPLES.
INCREASED CAPACITY OF PARTNER ORGANIATIONS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES BEING DISCUSSED BY STATE OFFICIALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thad Bishop President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Allie Freeman Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Hawkins Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $446,670 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $446,670 |
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 | $446,670 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $217,500 |
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. | $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 | $1,760 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,550 |
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 | $985 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $332,141 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $573,085 |
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 | $573,085 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $573,085 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $573,085 |
Over the last fiscal year, Arkansas Values Inc has awarded $217,500 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER ARKANSAS INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
NATURAL STATE ACTION INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $80,000 |
ARKANSAS TIMES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |