The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is located in Springdale, AR. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund 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 Single Parent Scholarship Fund generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has awarded 57 individual grants totaling $1,375,343. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF ARKANSAS SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS TO ENABLE SINGLE PARENTS TO OBTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH POST SECONDARY EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ARKANSAS SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND ASSISTS LOW INCOME SINGLE PARENTSMOVE FROM A LIFE OF DEPENDENCY-DEPENDENT ON TAX-FUNDED STATE AND FEDERALASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICES - TO ONE OF SELF-SUFFICIENCYAS THEY BECOME TAX-PAYING PROFESSIONALS PROUDLY SUPPORTING THEIR FAMILIESON THEIR OWN. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY ASSISTING SINGLE PARENTS TO COMPLETETHEIR TWO OR FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE DEGREES OR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES,OPENING DOORS TO NEW EMPLOYMENT AT WAGES ABOVE THE POVERTY LEVEL.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharmane Andrews Vice Precident | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Brewer Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ryan Morrow Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ventrell Thompson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mike Weaver Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sunshine Bartlett President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $211,380 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $762,231 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $973,611 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $118,722 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $226,031 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,331,027 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $23,482 |
| 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. | $124,029 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,767 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $938,316 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $124,811 |
| Payroll taxes | $77,865 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $62,453 |
| Advertising and promotion | $26,018 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,310 |
| Travel | $51,509 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,817 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,791 |
| Insurance | $6,067 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,968,461 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $189,427 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,259,458 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,105,564 |
| 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 | $43,968 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,486 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,531,838 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,132,741 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $86,476 |
| 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 | $93,132 |
| Total liabilities | $179,608 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $685,411 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,267,722 |
| 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 | $8,132,741 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has awarded $33,559 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHICOT COUNTY SPSF PURPOSE: FUND GRANTS PAID TO SINGLE PARENT RECIPIENTS | $742 |
SPSF OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS PURPOSE: FUND GRANTS PAID TO SINGLE PARENT RECIPIENTS | $21,304 |
JEFFERSON COUNTY SPSF PURPOSE: FUND GRANTS PAID TO SINGLE PARENT RECIPIENTS | $3,949 |
WHITE COUNTY SPSF PURPOSE: FUND GRANTS PAID TO SINGLE PARENT RECIPIENTS | $5,036 |
MARION COUNTY SPSF PURPOSE: FUND GRANTS PAID TO SINGLE PARENT RECIPIENTS | $2,138 |
SEVIER COUNTY SPSF PURPOSE: FUND GRANTS PAID TO SINGLE PARENT RECIPIENTS | $390 |