Arkansans for Education
Arkansans for Education is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $439K in total assets. In 2024, it made $323K in qualifying distributions.
Arkansans for Education at a glance
- Total assets
- $439,379
- -33.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $100,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $322,690
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $341,176
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $439,379 | $100,000 | $341,176 | $322,690 | — |
| 2023 | $662,068 | $80,000 | $338,379 | $336,572 | — |
| 2022 | $920,447 | $435,000 | $332,097 | $321,294 | — |
| 2021 | $813,823 | $448,594 | $313,629 | $324,155 | $10,092 |
| 2020 | $689,145 | $425,048 | $313,530 | — | $48 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arkansans for Education is led by Walter Hussman, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Walter Hussman
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claiborne Deming
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Dillard III
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Newton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$194K (2020) → $219K (2024)
Jim Walton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luther F. Gordy III
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $219K, to Gary Newton (Secretary (Ex Officio)).
Frequently asked questions about Arkansans for Education
How large is Arkansans for Education?
Arkansans for Education reported $439K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $100K.
What is Arkansans for Education?
Arkansans for Education is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Little Rock, AR. It holds $439K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Arkansans for Education's EIN?
Arkansans for Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1805180. 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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