ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND

EIN: 455220405 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

FAYETTEVILLE, AR

Total Revenue
$25,961
Total Expenses
$2,349
Total Assets
$688,726
Net Assets
$638,726
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
AR
Principal Officer
BRENDA VASSAUR-TAYLOR
Phone
4795270006
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $360K in total revenue in fiscal year 2016. The organization ran a surplus of $358K, a strong 100% operating margin.

Mission

ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND, INC. (AEDF) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION OF THE ECONOMIC RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF EVERY ARKANSAN BY SPECIFICALLY ASSISTING IN THE LEGAL DEFENSE OF THEIR ECONOMIC LIBERTY FROM OVER TAXATION, EXCESSIVE GOVERNMENT REGULATION, AND AN UNCHECKED LEGAL SYSTEM. AEDF WORKS TO EDUCATE AND EXPOSE THE PUBLIC TO ILLEGAL, UNJUST, AND WRONGFUL 1) EXACTION OF TAXES AND THE TAX POLICIES THAT PRODUCE THEM; 2) ANTI-BUSINESS AND JOB-KILLING REGULATIONS; AND 3) UNFAIR AND UNPREDICTABLE CIVIL INJUSTICE WITHIN OUR CURRENT JUDICIAL SYSTEM. WE PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE AND INVOLVEMENT FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO ALLOW THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS TO PROCEED FAIRLY AND FAVORABLY TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC FREEDOM FOR ALL. BASED IN FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS, WE REGULARLY MONITOR LOCAL AND STATE-WIDE ISSUES AND THE ACTIVITY OF OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ARKANSANS WITH A FREE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT WHICH ALLOWS ALL CITIZENS TO RISE FAIRLY 'UP THE ECONOMIC LADDER.' AEDF

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $15,961
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $25,961

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,329
Other Expenses $2,349
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,349

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $25,961 $10,707 +1.4%
Expenses $2,349 $2,271 +0.0%
Net Income $23,612 $8,436 +1.8%
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
2
Independent Members
2
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
2
$0
Total Directors
2
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOSEPH MAYNARD CHAIRMAN, EX N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA VASSAUR-TAYLOR DIRECTOR, PR N/A
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $25,961 $2,349 $688,726 $23,612
2022 $10,707 $2,271 $665,114 $8,436
2021 $75,469 $7,971 $656,678 $67,498
2020 $92,118 $5,052 $589,180 $87,066
2019 $46,353 $28,373 $502,114 $17,980
2016 $360,000 $1,542 $397,171 $358,458
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