UNIVERSITY OF AR FT SMITH FOUNDATIONINC

EIN: 237408227 501(c)(3) Education

FORT SMITH, AR

Total Revenue
$11,429,145
Total Expenses
$10,507,943
Total Assets
$155,468,673
Net Assets
$154,988,886
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
AR
Principal Officer
LAURA LEHNEN
Phone
4797887051
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UNIVERSITY OF AR FT SMITH FOUNDATIONINC, founded in 1974, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $11.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $10.5M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

TO BENEFIT AND CARRY OUT PURPOSES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FORT SMITH

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,146,742

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FORT SMITH FOUNDATION, INC PROVIDED 1,470 SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FORT SMITH.

Program 2
Expenses: $6,242,258

ACADEMIC SUPPORT THAT INCLUDES $6,242,258 FOR FACULTY PROFESSORSHIPS AND CHAIRS, SPONSORSHIP OF VARIOUS CULTURAL EVENTS, AND SUPPORT OF MAYMESTER PROGRAMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $10,862

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,369,905
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,029,845
Other Revenue $29,395
TOTAL REVENUE $11,429,145

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,399,862
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $229,861
Program Expenses $9,399,862
Other Expenses $1,108,081
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,507,943

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $11,429,145 $9,824,825 +0.2%
Expenses $10,507,943 $6,606,168 +0.6%
Net Income $921,202 $3,218,657 -0.7%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
27
Independent Members
27
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$235,428
Total Directors
27
$0
Key Employees
1
$387,648
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STUART GHAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL HANNA TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID CRAVENS CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR REBECCA FLECK VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY MCGINNIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK BEAUCHAMP DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRICE JONES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DREW HARMON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA HURST DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR STEVE FELIX-BELINGA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN KILGORE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES RICHARDSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRAVIS BESHEARS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE HENSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON LITTLEFIELD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY MCREYNOLDS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF CARRIER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSALBA DEMONDESERT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN GEHRIG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARTA LOYD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON MYERS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEREK BRASUELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM BRUNING DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DWIGHT CURRY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM FIORI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAVON MORTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE JACIMORE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAKE RICKMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer
$0 $45,728 $235,428
DR TERISA RILEY CHANCELLOR UAFS 1.00
Key Emp
$0 $43,932 $387,648
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $11,429,145 $10,507,943 $155,468,673 $921,202
2024 $9,824,825 $6,606,168 $147,711,631 $3,218,657
2023 $15,599,802 $4,916,703 $134,980,673 $10,683,099
2022 $-649,824 $4,136,133 $118,416,954 $-4,785,957
2021 $41,370,346 $3,514,916 $131,577,858 $37,855,430
2020 $5,051,900 $3,785,566 $100,423,474 $1,266,334
2019 $5,633,758 $4,752,981 $98,966,005 $880,777
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