Acres of Help Inc
Acres of Help Inc is a private foundation based in DeWitt, Arkansas. Its 2024 filing describes support for people in need in Arkansas County, including food and household assistance and school supplies, clothing, and other necessities for students.
Acres of Help Inc at a glance
In short: Acres of Help Inc gave $132K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Arkansas. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $132,250
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,173
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $65,245
- +26.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Acres of Help Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Brad Chambless Acres Of Help Inc
Mailing address: PO Box 696, Dewitt, AR 72042
Phone: (870) 946-3535
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Acres of Help Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Caring and Sharing Pantry ($40K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 76 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas. The filing’s award restriction specifies Arkansas County, AR 72042.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Acres of Help Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2021) to $197K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caring and Sharing Pantry DeWitt, AR | Donation for food, supplies | $40,000 |
| Gift Cards - Piggly Wiggly DeWitt, AR | PMT-gift cards for shelter, food | $16,250 |
| DeWitt Ministerial Alliance DeWitt, AR | Pmt-food, shelter, charity | $15,000 |
| DeWitt Dragon Den DeWitt, AR | Donation for supplies, necessities | $10,000 |
| DeWitt Dragon Closet DeWitt, AR | Donation for clothing, supplies | $10,000 |
| DeWitt School District DeWitt, AR | Donation for school supplies | $10,000 |
| DeWitt Public Schools - DHS Backpack DeWitt, AR | Donation-school supplies, books | $10,000 |
| Hargrove College Scholarship DeWitt, AR | Scholarship contribution | $9,000 |
| The CALL of AR County DeWitt, AR | PMT-shelter, food | $5,000 |
| Gillett United Methodist Church Brinkley, AR | Donation for food, supplies, charity | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,245 | $158,217 | $144,411 | $132,250 | 13 | $132,250 | $4,950 |
| 2023 | $51,439 | $178,566 | $164,295 | $151,800 | 13 | $151,800 | $4,034 |
| 2022 | $36,667 | $123,505 | $175,775 | $171,500 | 15 | $171,500 | $4,838 |
| 2021 | $88,937 | $135,753 | $127,805 | $126,030 | 14 | $126,030 | $5,760 |
| 2020 | $80,989 | $182,194 | $206,350 | $196,500 | 21 | — | $5,919 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Acres of Help Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports direct charitable activity supporting food, household supplies, and infant and toddler assistance for financially distressed and food-insecure citizens of Arkansas County. It also reports support for school supplies, clothing, shoes, and other necessities for students through the DeWitt Public Schools Backpack and Dragon Closet program.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $132,250. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $40,000 to Caring and Sharing Pantry for food and supplies; $16,250 in Piggly Wiggly gift cards for shelter and food; $15,000 to DeWitt Ministerial Alliance for food, shelter, and charity; and $10,000 each to DeWitt Dragon Den, DeWitt Dragon Closet, DeWitt School District, and DeWitt Public Schools - DHS Backpack for supplies, clothing, necessities, school supplies, or books. The foundation also reported $9,000 to Hargrove College Scholarship for a scholarship contribution.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: The filing says to request a requisition form, complete it with details of the need and supporting documentation, and return it to Acres of Help Inc. Awards are restricted to the poor and needy in distressed situations in Arkansas County, AR 72042.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thayn Morton as president, Brad Chambless as vice president, and Kirk Vansandt as secretary/treasurer.
Acres of Help Inc is led by Thayn Morton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thayn Morton
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Chambless
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Vansandt
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Acres of Help Inc
How much does Acres of Help Inc give each year?
Acres of Help Inc gave $132K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $152K across 13 grants.
What is Acres of Help Inc's typical grant size?
Acres of Help Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,173, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Acres of Help Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Acres of Help Inc give grants?
Acres of Help Inc gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dewitt, AR (10 grants).
Does Acres of Help Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Acres of Help Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Acres of Help Inc's largest grantees?
Acres of Help Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Caring and Sharing Pantry ($40,000), Gift Cards - Piggly Wiggly ($16,250) and DeWitt Ministerial Alliance ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Acres of Help Inc?
Acres of Help Inc reported $65K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Acres of Help Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports direct charitable activity supporting food, household supplies, and infant and toddler assistance for financially distressed and food-insecure citizens of Arkansas County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Acres of Help Inc?
Acres of Help Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Acres of Help Inc's EIN?
Acres of Help Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1855554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Acres of Help Inc funds
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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