This organization files Form 990, which has no section for application policy. Its filings cannot say either way.
The latest filing we hold carries no statement about applications. That is not the same as closed: public-charity Form 990s have no field for it, and many foundations leave the section blank.
Grants paid by year
Total assets by year
Where the money went · FY2024
Form 990 splits expenses into program services, management and fundraising. The split is self-reported, and a grantmaker, a research institute and a direct-service nonprofit book the same work differently. A line the return does not carry reads "not available"; it is never counted as zero.
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 990 | $234,076,333 | $241,403,912 | $2,893,329 | $184,741,295 | $156,842,902 |
| FY2023 | 990 | $241,101,895 | $240,844,391 | $3,748,366 | $189,052,654 | $159,113,990 |
| FY2022 | 990 | $242,374,061 | $231,001,450 | $3,808,983 | $184,568,310 | $150,330,695 |
| FY2021 | 990 | $244,317,874 | $228,527,906 | $2,984,876 | $185,482,857 | $153,251,630 |
| FY2020 | 990 | $219,806,934 | $205,064,361 | $1,703,589 | $171,528,196 | $136,929,501 |
Figures are as reported on the e-filed return, with no restatement. Fiscal years are the funder's own tax year, labelled by the calendar year the period ends in. A blank line means the return does not carry that figure; a real zero shows as $0. When an amended return replaces an original, every figure here uses the amended return. The original is not shown. Giving is what the funder actually paid out toward its charitable purpose in the year (qualifying distributions on Form 990-PF, charitable disbursements otherwise). Assets are what it holds; giving is what moves.
Recipient focus areas
Where recipients are
Based on the 98% of grant rows we could match to an organization record. The rest stay as reported. The IRS assigns the NTEE category when it grants exemption. It often reflects the original filing, not today's giving.
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUMHOT SPRINGS, AR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,350 | 2024 | |
Recipients are shown as the funder wrote them on the return. A recipient with a link was matched to an organization record; the rest stay as reported and are never guessed.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Troy Dryden Bartels | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR | 8.00 | $315,277 |
| Ned Alley | DIRECTOR | 8.00 | $199,336 |
| R Mark Bailey | DIRECTOR | 8.00 | $106,131 |
| Sarah Clark | CHAIRMAN |
From the officer list on the latest e-filed return. Compensation is as reported there; a blank means the return carries no figure.
| General Support |
| $10,000 |
| 2021 |
| World Services for the BlindLittle Rock, AR | General Support | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Philander Smith CollegeLittle Rock, AR | General Support | $10,000 | 2021 |
| The Broyles FoundationFAYETTEVILLE, AR | General Support | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Arkansas FoodbankLittle Rock, AR | General Support | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Arkansas FoodbankLittle Rock, AR | General Purpose | $10,000 | 2020 |
| THEA FOUNDATIONNORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 | 2023 |
| The Centers for Youth and FamiliesLittle Rock, AR | General Support | $8,500 | 2020 |
| Mid-America Science MuseumHot Springs, AR | General Support | $8,000 | 2022 |
| Arkansas Sports Hall of FameNorth Little Rock, AR | General Support | $7,500 | 2021 |
| THE BROYLES FOUNDATIONFAYETTEVILLE, AR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 | 2023 |
| FBI Little Rock Citizens Academy AlumniLITTLE ROCK, AR | General Support | $7,000 | 2021 |
| Thea FoundationNorth Little Rock, AR | General Support | $6,415 | 2020 |
| Conway Area Chamber of CommerceConway, AR | General Support | $6,250 | 2020 |
| Women and Children FirstLittle Rock, AR | General Support | $6,000 | 2022 |
| Medicaid-Chip State Dental AssociationSandwich, MA | General Support | $6,000 | 2020 |
| Brandon BurslworthHarrison, AR | General Support | $6,000 | 2020 |
| Fayetteville Chamber of CommerceFAYETTEVILLE, AR | General Support | $5,500 | 2021 |
| OUR HOUSELITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,500 | 2023 |
| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NORTHWEST ARKANSASBENTONVILLE, AR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,447 | 2024 |
| Centers for Youth & FamilyLITTLE ROCK, AR | General Support | $5,100 | 2021 |
| Centers for Youth & FamilyLittle Rock, AR | General Support | $5,100 | 2022 |
| 8.00 |
| $85,510 |
| Joe Thompson | DIRECTOR | 8.00 | $58,076 |
| Tamika Edwards | DIRECTOR | 8.00 | $54,365 |
| Paul Beahm | DIRECTOR | 8.00 | $49,079 |
| Mark Langston | DIRECTOR | 8.00 | $47,840 |
| Wayne Callahan | DIRECTOR | 8.00 | $45,367 |
| Desiree Dare | DIRECTOR | 8.00 | $40,813 |
| Arnoud Krijt | TREASURER | 8.00 | $37,923 |
| Phillip Cox | VICE CHAIR | 8.00 | $28,480 |
| Cindy Boyle | SECRETARY | 8.00 | $28,472 |
| Keith Jones | DIRECTOR | 8.00 | $13,413 |
| Kristin Merlo | PRESIDENT & CEO | 60.00 | $1,288,730 |
| Bradley Clothier | EVP & COO | 60.00 | $661,560 |
| Deborah Lowtharp | VP, FINANCE/CFO | 60.00 | $386,713 |
| Jimmy Anthony | VP, STRATEGIC CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS | 60.00 | $362,587 |
| Thomas Redd | VP, PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS | 60.00 | $346,543 |
| Dave Hawsey | VP, MARKETING | 60.00 | $292,792 |
| Katie Mehdizadegan | VP & GENERAL COUNSEL | 60.00 | $259,185 |
| Jennifer Morales | VP, HUMAN RESOURCES | 60.00 | $252,309 |
| Elizabeth Jones | DIRECTOR, MEDICAID OPERATIONS | 60.00 | $130,120 |
| Niki Carter | DENTAL DIR & MANAGER, PROF. RELATION | 40.00 | $271,373 |
| Kathleen Smith | DENTAL CONSULTANT | 40.00 | $191,062 |
| Stephen Compton | ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE | 40.00 | $173,799 |
| Matthew Brashear | MANAGER, UNDERWRITING | 40.00 | $167,792 |
| Robert Jones | DENTAL CONSULTANT | 40.00 | $161,759 |
Nearest by size, location and giving pattern in the database. Geography weighs heavily. Treat it as a starting list, not a ranking of fit.
Form 990 · FY2023 · period ending Dec 31, 2023IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202403199349308215
Form 990 · FY2022 · period ending Dec 31, 2022
Filing id 202323189349304962
Form 990 · FY2021 · period ending Dec 31, 2021
Filing id 202243189349312964
Form 990 · FY2020 · period ending Dec 31, 2020
Filing id 202123169349303097
Form 990 · FY2018 · period ending Dec 31, 2018
Filing id 201903189349312840
Form 990 · FY2017 · period ending Dec 31, 2017
Filing id 201813199349302536
Form 990 · FY2016 · period ending Dec 31, 2016
Filing id 201842499349301359
Form 990 · FY2015 · period ending Dec 31, 2015
Filing id 201613209349311111
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