Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation
Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation is a private foundation based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Its 2025 filing is marked as its final return, and the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation at a glance
In short: Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation gave $19.5M across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $751K), mostly in Arkansas. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,526,481
- +2570.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $751,019
- +5240.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy appears in its final-return filing.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2122 N Palm Street, Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: (501) 519-5450
Website: https://arkansasanimalrescuefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lyon College ($17.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $19.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 222 grants of 234 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas and 11% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 25 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9.6M; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $9.6M first-time, $10K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 2665% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $571K (2020) to $19.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $19.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon College Batesville, AR | To establish the Katharine Reese Shelter Medicine and Animal Welfare Program at the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine, funding faculty, academic programs, construction of facilities, and a mobile veterinary unit. | $14,316,039 |
| Lyon College Batesville, AR | To establish the Katharine Reese Shelter Medicine and Animal Welfare Program at the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine, funding faculty, academic programs, construction of facilities, and a mobile veterinary unit. | $2,783,981 |
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Indianapolis, IN | To establish a fund to support animal welfare and the furtherance of environmental stewardship after the Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation is dissolved. | $2,116,461 |
| Friends of Kitties & Kanines Fort Smith, AR | Spay Neuter Partner Program | $40,000 |
| Companions Spay and Neuter Clinic Greenbrier, AR | Spay Neuter Partner Program | $25,000 |
| Highway 7 Spay & Neuter Harrison, AR | Spay/Neuter Partner Program Grant | $25,000 |
| Paws & Claws Humane Society McGehee, AR | Spay Neuter Partner Program | $25,000 |
| CARE for Animals Little Rock Little Rock, AR | Spay Neuter Partner Program | $20,000 |
| Arkansans Assisting Homeless Animals Cabot, AR | Spay Neuter Partner Program | $18,000 |
| Calhoun Animal Rescue Effort Hampton, AR | Spay Neuter Partner Program | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $1,074,007 | $19,736,207 | $19,526,481 | 26 | $19,542,896 | $990,963 | — |
| 2024 | $18,692,968 | $1,653,109 | $937,239 | $731,200 | 52 | $802,336 | $1,520,075 | $869,732 |
| 2023 | $16,487,901 | $594,383 | $816,803 | $591,502 | 62 | $701,158 | $493,508 | $745,529 |
| 2022 | $14,351,686 | $922,885 | $913,071 | $706,307 | 47 | $789,988 | $816,242 | $744,805 |
| 2021 | $17,697,879 | $1,295,324 | $988,532 | $785,000 | 47 | $867,121 | $1,182,419 | $800,398 |
| 2020 | $15,571,268 | $599,064 | $765,073 | $570,750 | 40 | — | $502,605 | $683,125 |
| 2019 | $14,124,666 | $643,075 | $3,718,838 | $3,309,667 | 34 | — | $546,565 | $655,964 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activities as caring for abandoned and abused animals and maintaining a low-cost spay/neuter program. Its grants include spay/neuter partner programs and support for establishing the Katharine Reese Shelter Medicine and Animal Welfare Program at Lyon College’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
Among its grantees, Union County Animal Protection Society describes its mission as caring for and protecting lost, abandoned, and feral animals in Union County, Arkansas. Humane Society of Clark County says it works for the well-being of pets in need, raises awareness of animal issues, and promotes responsible pet ownership.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $19,526,481. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $14,316,039, with a median of $11,000. Its largest awards were two grants to Lyon College, totaling $17,100,020, to establish the Katharine Reese Shelter Medicine and Animal Welfare Program. The filing describes funding for faculty, academic programs, facilities, and a mobile veterinary unit. Renaissance Charitable Foundation received $2,116,461 to establish a fund supporting animal welfare and environmental stewardship after the foundation’s dissolution.
Other 2025 awards included $40,000 to Friends of Kitties & Kanines for a spay/neuter partner program; $25,000 each to Companions Spay and Neuter Clinic, Highway 7 Spay & Neuter, and Paws & Claws Humane Society for spay/neuter programs; and $20,000 to CARE for Animals Little Rock for its spay/neuter partner program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gail Arnold as president; Andrew Currie as treasurer; Stephanie Wyatt as executive director; and Stacey Crawford, Nancy DeLamar, Lisa Landis, Dr. Ruth Wilburn, and Rufus Wolff as trustees.
Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation is led by Stephanie Wyatt, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephanie Wyatt
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$59K (2024) → $75K (2025)
Gail Arnold
President
Board Chair → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Landis
Trustee
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy DeLamar
Trustee
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rufus Wolff
Trustee
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Wilburn
Trustee
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Crawford
Trustee
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Currie
Treasurer
Finance Chair → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gail Thomson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ashleigh Buckley (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to Stephanie Wyatt (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation
How much does Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation give each year?
Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation gave $19.5M across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $731K across 52 grants.
What is Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation's typical grant size?
Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $751,019, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation that year got $9.6M on average.
Where does Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation give grants?
Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Batesville, AR (3 grants).
Does Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Spay Neuter Partner Program" (20 grants).
Who are Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation's largest grantees?
Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lyon College ($17,100,020 across 2 grants), Renaissance Charitable Foundation ($2,116,461) and Friends of Kitties & Kanines ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activities as caring for abandoned and abused animals and maintaining a low-cost spay/neuter program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation's EIN?
Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5795124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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