SEE SCHEDULE OTHE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ARKANSAS BAR FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES: TO IMPROVE AND FACILITATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE; TO PROMOTE STUDY AND RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF LAW; THE DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE THEREOF; AND THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF LAWYERS; TO CAUSE TO BE PUBLISHED AND TO DISTRIBUTE ADDRESSES, REPORTS, TREATISES AND OTHER LITERARY WORKS ON LEGAL SUBJECTS AND TO ACQUIRE, PRESERVE AND EXHIBIT RARE BOOKS AND DOCUMENTS, OBJECTS OF ART, AND ITEMS OF HISTORICAL INTEREST HAVING LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE OR BEARING ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.5M
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$79K
-5.9% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-5.9% YoY
About Arkansas Bar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Arkansas Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in LITTLE ROCK, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $350K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,543,861 | $6,094,273 | $5,836,498 |
| Revenue | $343,464 | $188,039 | $182,147 |
| Expenses | $267,206 | $272,000 | $265,106 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $350,394 | $117,867 | $115,521 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($45,201), University of Arkansas ($34,168).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FAYETTEVILLE, AR | PROFESSORSHIP, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND DELTA INITIATIVE PROJECT | $34,168 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK LITTLE ROCK, AR | PROFESSORSHIP, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND RURAL INCUBATOR PROJECT | $45,201 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN DIXON PYLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $52,115 |
| VICKI S VASSER | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| ROBERT S JONES | SECRETARY TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL CRAWFORD | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| GRANT E FORTSON | TRUST COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| C MICHAEL DAILY | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DAVID GRACE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| E B CHIP CHILES IV | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| GWENDOLYN L RUCKER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| J BARRETT DEACON JR | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JUDGE CHALK MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JUDGE SHANNON L BLATT | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JULIE DEWOODY GREATHOUSE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MARK MAYFIELD | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MISSY MCJUNKINS DUKE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| RUSSELL C ATCHLEY | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MICHELE SIMMONS ALLGOOD | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DARBY V DOAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JUDGE AMY DUNN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KRISTIN PAWLIK | ARKANSAS BAR ASSOCIATION P | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arkansas Bar Foundation?
Arkansas Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in LITTLE ROCK, AR. It holds $6.5M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Arkansas Bar Foundation?
As of 2025, Arkansas Bar Foundation holds $6.5M in total assets with $343K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $79K in 2025.
Where does Arkansas Bar Foundation operate?
Arkansas Bar Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What size grants does Arkansas Bar Foundation award?
In 2025, Arkansas Bar Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $79K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arkansas Bar Foundation's EIN?
Arkansas Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0331442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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