Alliance For A Better Arkansas Inc Dba For Ar People Action Inc is located in Little Rock, AR. Alliance For A Better Arkansas Inc Dba For AR People Action 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 06/2024, Alliance For A Better Arkansas Inc Dba For AR People Action Inc generated $186.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $187.1k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.7%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AFBA CONDUCTS RESEARCH, SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS, AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATION TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF WAYS TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE ARKANSAS'S COMMON GOOD, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND SOCIAL WELFARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: I. EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES OF PRESSING PUBLIC CONCERN, SUCH AS WAYS TO EXERCISE AND PROTECT THE RIGHT TO VOTE, FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS, ENGAGEMENT IN THE CIVIC PROCESS, ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, PUBLIC EDUCATION, VOTER AND WORKER RIGHTS, RACIAL JUSTICE, TAXES, TAX STRUCTURE, AND IMMIGRATION POLICY; AND II. DEVELOPING AND ADVOCATING FOR LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION, VOTER RIGHTS, HOUSING, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND STIMULATING THE ECONOMY; AND III. CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND PUBLICIZING THE POSITIONS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC CONCERNING THESE ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
LEGISLATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT INTEGRITY: EDUCATED ARKANSANS ABOUT THE RECORDS OF OFFICIALS AND THE IMPACT ON THEIR DEMOCRACY; REPORTED ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS IN REAL TIME IN LANGUAGE ACCESSIBLE TO MOST ARKANSANS; CREATED AND DISSEMINATED WAYS FOR PUBLIC TO CONTACT LAWMAKERS; EXECUTED LEGISLATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH RESEARCH AND REPORTING ON LAWMAKERS' VOTING RECORDS, DONATIONS, AND ACTIONS.
DIRECT DEMOCRACY VOTER EDUCATION:CREATED AND DISSEMINATED VOTER INFORMATION PERTAINING TO NEW VOTER LAWS FOR 2022; COORDINATED WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP VOTER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY PERTAINING TO ISSUE 2; MESSAGE TESTED LANGUAGEPERTAINING TO ISSUE 2; CREATED VOTER EDUCATION WEBSITE FOR ISSUE 2.
ISSUE MESSAGING RESEARCH: CONDUCTED MESSAGE TESTING ON ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE LIVES OF EVERYDAY ARKANSAS; DEVELOPED LANGUAGE AND MESSAGING BEST PRACTICES THROUGH WHICH TO BEST ENGAGE VOTERS; CREATED AND DISSEMINATED MEDIA COLLATERAL AND MESSAGING MATERIALS TO ENGAGE ARKANSANS ON ISSUES AND ENCOURAGE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT; SHARED FINDINGS WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO FURTHER EFFORTS TOWARDS AN ENGAGED CITIZENRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mildred Barns Griggs Director | 0.25 | $0 | |
Isamar Garcia-Hernandez Director | 0.25 | $0 | |
John Yates President | 0.25 | $0 | |
Patty Bates Abraham Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $186,182 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $186,182 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $155,445 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $31,679 |
Total expenses | $187,124 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $40,828 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $40,828 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $40,828 |