ARKANSAS RURAL ED ASSOCIATION

EIN: 275433361 501(c)(3) Education

Conway, AR

Total Revenue
$282,148
Total Expenses
$175,158
Total Assets
$619,440
Net Assets
$619,440
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
AR
Principal Officer
DENNIS COPELAND EXEC DIR
Phone
4793942733
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ARKANSAS RURAL ED ASSOCIATION, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $282K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $107K, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO RURAL SCHOOLS TO ENABLE THEM TO PROVIDE A QUALITY AND EFFICIENT EDUCATION TO STUDENTS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $87,064 Revenue: $282,148

PROVIDED RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO RURAL SCHOOLS, ENABLING THEM TO PROVIDE QUALITY AND EFFICIENT EDUCATION TO STUDENTS

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $265,315
Investment Income $16,833
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $282,148

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $81,927
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $87,064
Other Expenses $93,231
TOTAL EXPENSES $175,158

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $282,148 $282,532 0.0%
Expenses $175,158 $165,458 +0.1%
Net Income $106,990 $117,074 -0.1%
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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
1
Volunteers
19

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
6
$76,000
Total Directors
20
$76,000
Key Employees
1
$76,000
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DENNIS COPELAND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director Key Emp Highest
$76,000 $0 $76,000
JED DAVIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE STACKS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN MORRIS PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JON LAFFOON PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA MARTIN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF MCKINNEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF CANTRELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODY COWART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID DOWNS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DION STEVENS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDAN FRIZZELL SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHEAL STONE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY STRASNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENNY WESTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROY MCCOY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF PRIEST DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN CROSSLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT MCCLURE INCOMING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $282,148 $175,158 $619,440 $106,990
2024 $282,532 $165,458 $512,450 $117,074
2023 $247,248 $169,727 $400,830 $77,521
2022 $196,840 $194,780 $330,008 $2,060
2021 $49,511 $183,044 $357,901 $-133,533
2020 $141,762 $204,423 $495,846 $-62,661
2019 $102,438 $194,730 $554,095 $-92,292
2018 $110,550 $119,239 $646,387 $-8,689
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