WE CHAMPION CHILDREN BY MAKING THEM BETTER TODAY AND HEALTHIER TOMORROW.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S WILL FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM HEALTHCARE DELIVERY FOR THE CHILDREN OF ARKANSAS AND BEYOND. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S CORE VALUES ARE THE ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES THAT HIGHLIGHT OUR REGARD FOR EACH OTHER AND THOSE WE SERVE:SAFETY: WE ARE VIGILANT ABOUT CREATING AN ERROR-FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND TEAM MEMBERS.TEAMWORK: WE DEMONSTRATE ACTIONABLE CARE AND CONCERN FOR PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND TEAM MEMBERS.COMPASSION: WE COORDINATE, COMMUNICATE, COOPERATE, AND COLLABORATE TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR OUR PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND TEAM MEMBERS.EXCELLENCE: WE ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS AND SERVE WITH DISTINCTION IN ORDER TO BE THE BEST.SAFETY AND EXCELLENCE FRAME OUR WORK. TEAMWORK AND COMPASSION PLACE PEOPLE AT THE CENTER OF ALL WE DO.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$248.9M
+7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.4M
-0.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.8M
-33.7% YoY
About Arkansas Children's Northwest Inc
Based on IRS filings
Arkansas Children's Northwest Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in LITTLE ROCK, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $248.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $8.4M. Net investment income was $3.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $248,875,154 | $232,631,693 | $225,679,663 |
| Revenue | $128,829,755 | $128,704,242 | $106,390,253 |
| Expenses | $118,316,762 | $117,133,192 | $92,045,262 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,064,936 | $1,512,248 | $293,957 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Arkansas Children's Medical Group ($8,314,431), Northwest Arkansas Council - Healthcare Transformation Division ($60,000), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ($5,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNCIL - HEALTHCARE TRANSFORMATION DIVISION SPRINGDALE, AR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,314,431 |
| JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION HAGERSTOWN, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCELLA DODERER | PRESIDENT/CEO | 0.26 | — |
| RON CLARK | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.11 | — |
| HARRY C ERWIN | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.04 | — |
| GARY GEORGE | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.14 | — |
| NICK HOBBS | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| AARON MARSHALL | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.12 | — |
| PAT MCCLELLAND | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| CHARLES REDFIELD | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.11 | — |
| JOHN ROBERTS | BOARD TREASURER (PARTIAL YR) | 0.1 | — |
| ROBERT SAYLORS MD | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR-CHIEF OF MED STAFF | 0.3 | — |
| JOHN SPOLLEN | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.12 | — |
| STEVE STAFFORD | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.16 | — |
| CELIA SWANSON | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.26 | — |
| KC TUCKER | VICE CHAIR | 0.38 | — |
| BARBARA TYSON | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.15 | — |
| NOEL WHITE | CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 0.13 | — |
| GENA WINGFIELD | EVP AND CFO | — | — |
| FREDERICK BARR MD | EVP-CHIEF CLINICAL & ACADEMIC OFCR | 6 | — |
| JAMIE WIGGINS | EVP/COO | — | — |
| LE'KITA BROWN | REVENUE CYCLE VP | — | — |
| CINDY HILL | FINANCIAL SERVICES VP | — | — |
| SHANNON HENDRIX | SVP/CHIEF ADMIN (PARTIAL YR) | 50 | $410,639 |
| MICHAEL HOWARD | VP/CNO | 50 | $276,159 |
| DIANA MCDANIEL | OPERATIONS VP (PARTIAL YR) | 50 | $235,708 |
| JAMALEE HUNTLEY | PHARMACY DIRECTOR | 45 | $182,806 |
| MICAH KIGHT | DIRECTOR OF OPS (PARTIAL YR) | 50 | $153,949 |
| SARAH SMITH | AMBULATORY SERVICES DIRECTOR | 48 | $168,058 |
| DAVID THIESSEN | DIRECTOR OF OPS (PARTIAL YR) | 50 | $164,829 |
| JEFFREY WILLIAMS | PHARMACY COORDINATOR | 42 | $156,051 |
| KAYLEIGH THOMPSON | INFORMATICS PHARMACIST | 40 | $153,673 |
| DANIEL PRICE | STAFF PHARMACIST | 40 | $153,503 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arkansas Children's Northwest Inc?
Arkansas Children's Northwest Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in LITTLE ROCK, AR. It holds $248.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Arkansas Children's Northwest Inc?
As of 2024, Arkansas Children's Northwest Inc holds $248.9M in total assets with $128.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $8.4M in 2024.
Where does Arkansas Children's Northwest Inc operate?
Arkansas Children's Northwest Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas, Maryland.
What size grants does Arkansas Children's Northwest Inc award?
In 2024, Arkansas Children's Northwest Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $8.4M — an average of about $2.8M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arkansas Children's Northwest Inc's EIN?
Arkansas Children's Northwest Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0817660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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