Arkansas Advocates For Children And Families is located in Little Rock, AR. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (P01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Arkansas Advocates For Children And Families employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arkansas Advocates For Children And Families 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 12/2023, Arkansas Advocates For Children And Families generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES SO EVERY CHILD IN ARKANSAS CAN HAVE THE BEST POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION RESEARCHES ISSUES, PROVIDES TIMELY AND ACCURATE INFORMATION TO POLICY-MAKERS, STATE AGENCIES, THE MEDIA AND THE PUBLIC, AND MAKES POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS ON BEHALF OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Keesa Smith Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $133,354 |
Jennifer Keith Ferguson Deputy Director | 34 | $117,920 | |
Laura Kellams Nwa Director | 37.5 | $130,008 | |
Katherine Kincaid Nwa Development Director | 37.5 | $101,220 | |
Ryan D Davis President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Xochitl Delgado Solorzano Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $167,797 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,215,928 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,388 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,383,725 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,000 |
| Investment income | $77,397 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$600 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $23,326 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,504,198 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $146,855 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,028 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,071,228 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $53,874 |
| Other employee benefits | $54,857 |
| Payroll taxes | $90,345 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,374 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $43,625 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $149,080 |
| Advertising and promotion | $41,189 |
| Office expenses | $28,533 |
| Information technology | $39,899 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $76,002 |
| Travel | $30,599 |
| 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 | $9,484 |
| Insurance | $10,053 |
| All other expenses | $17,808 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,030,916 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $40 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,178,155 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $216,108 |
| 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 | $23,228 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $42,605 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,481,408 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $74,381 |
| Total assets | $3,015,925 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $114,529 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,410 |
| 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 | $88,570 |
| Total liabilities | $204,509 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,974,060 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $837,356 |
| 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 | $3,015,925 |