ARKANSAS POLICY FOUNDATION

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1995

Legal Domicile

Phone

5015370825

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ARKANSAS POLICY FOUNDATION, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $119K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE ARKANSAS POLICY FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT THINK TANK THAT CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND ANALYZES THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC POLICIES ON THE PEOPLE OF ARKANSAS. THE FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED IN 1995 AND EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION AND FISCAL POLICIES WHILE ENCOURAGING CITIZENSHIP.THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES RESEARCH MEMOS AND REPORTS VIA NEWS MEDIA AND THE INTERNET, AND HOSTS AND PARTICIPATES IN PUBLIC FORUMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $89,107

SEVENTEEN (17) RESEARCH MEMOS WERE DISTRIBUTED IN 2024. THE MEMOS EXAMINED POLICY AREAS INCLUDING CITIZENSHIP, THE U.S. AND ARKANSAS ECONOMIES, EDUCATION, FISCAL POLICY, AND INFRASTRUCTURE. TOPICS...

SEVENTEEN (17) RESEARCH MEMOS WERE DISTRIBUTED IN 2024. THE MEMOS EXAMINED POLICY AREAS INCLUDING CITIZENSHIP, THE U.S. AND ARKANSAS ECONOMIES, EDUCATION, FISCAL POLICY, AND INFRASTRUCTURE. TOPICS INCLUDED (CITIZENSHIP) OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE LEADERS; (ECONOMY) THE EXPANDING U.S. ECONOMY, COINCIDENT ECONOMIC INDICATORS, ARKANSAS NONFARM PAYROLL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH, ARKANSAS LEADS U.S. IN 3Q REAL ESTATE GDP GROWTH; (EDUCATION) SCHOOL CHOICE MARKET, EDUCATIONAL MARKETS IN ARKANSAS REGIONS, HIGHER ED SPENDING; (FISCAL POLICY) EFFICIENCY; REGULATORY SANDBOXES, INCOME TAXES, STATE INCOME TAX RATES, COLLECTION RECOVER; (INFRASTRUCTURE) ARKANSAS CONSTRUCTION GROWTH, AND INFRASTRUCTURE'S IMPORTANCE.THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES ITS RESEARCH VIA ITS WEBSITE (WWW.ARKANSASPOLICYFOUNDATION.ORG) AND THE U.S. MAIL. RESEARCH IS DISTRIBUTED FREE OF CHARGE. THE FOUNDATION HAS DISTRIBUTED DICTIONARIES TO ARKANSAS K12 STUDENTS SINCE 2005. THE FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES WITH CIVIC AND COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ALSO SPONSORS FREE PUBLIC FORUMS. THE FOUNDATION PARTICIPATED IN A PUBLIC FISCAL POLICY FORUM.THE FOUNDATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO FOSTER CITIZENSHIP AMONG ARKANSANS. THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING BOARD INCLUDES AN ACCOUNTANT, BANKER, ECONOMIST, FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE, INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL, RETIRED FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE, RETIRED PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR, AND THREE BUSINESSMEN.VISIBILITY: NEWS MEDIA CITED THE FOUNDATION'S RESEARCH IN 2024. THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE INCLUDES A VISIBILITY FEATURE THAT LISTS MEDIA CITATIONS. THESE INCLUDED THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE, NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE, ARKANSAS BUSINESS, AND TALK BUSINESS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $118,975

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $118,975

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $103,467

Fundraising Expenses $1,035

Program Expenses $89,107

Other Expenses $15,232

TOTAL EXPENSES $118,699

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$118,975	$96,550	+0.2%
Expenses	$118,699	$115,304	+0.0%
Net Income	$276	$-18,754	-1.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

$96,056

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GREG KAZA	Executive Direc	40.00	Officer	$96,056	$0	$96,056
GEORGE H DUNKLIN JR	Board Chairman	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB G RATCHFORD	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREGORY P HARTZ	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BLANT HURT	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH BERRY PHD	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MADISON MURPHY	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOROTHY MORRIS	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN NABHOLZ	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BLAKE PALMER	Director	1.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$118,975	$118,699	$23,096	$276
2023	$96,550	$115,304	$24,561	$-18,754
2022	$137,675	$112,139	$43,680	$25,536
2021	$106,707	$102,928	$20,376	$3,779
2020	$95,800	$102,834	$8,278	$-7,034
2019	$101,905	$114,077	$12,538	$-12,172
2018	$107,175	$91,132	$24,623	$16,043