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 micro nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $26K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 142% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $24K, a strong 91% 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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,329

THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND MONITORS LOCAL AND STATE COMMITTEES, BOARDS, LEGISLATIVE BODIES, AND THE COURTS TO INSURE THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS NOT ONLY KNOW, BUT UNDERSTAND THE...

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THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND MONITORS LOCAL AND STATE COMMITTEES, BOARDS, LEGISLATIVE BODIES, AND THE COURTS TO INSURE THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS NOT ONLY KNOW, BUT UNDERSTAND THE ECONOMIC IMPACT THAT THESE ENTITIES HAVE ON EACH OF US. FAIR AND OPEN CREATION, IMPLEMENTATION, AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE ACTIONS OF THESE ENTITIES ARE OUR PRIMARY CONCERNS. WE NOT ONLY EDUCATE, BUT ALSO LITIGATE WHEN STANDARDS ARE NOT MET, OBFUSCATION OCCURS, AND WHEN FREEDOMS ARE ABUSED. WE STAND ON THE PRINCIPAL THAT WITHOUT GOOD AND BALANCED ECONOMICS, LITTLE ELSE CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF OUR CITIZENS.

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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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