Arkansas Children's Research Institute
THE VISION OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE IS TO BE A LEADER IN CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH THAT IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN SUPPORT OF THIS VISION, ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE AIMS TO (1) RECRUIT AND RETAIN HIGHLY QUALIFIED SCIENTISTS; (2) PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR RESEARCH; (3) SEEK AND OBTAIN APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH; (4) MANAGE AND LEVERAGE RESOURCES TO SUCCEED IN ITS MISSION; (5) SUPPORT TRANSFER OF DISCOVERIES TO INDUSTRY TO CREATE JOBS IN ARKANSAS; (6) FORM PRODUCTIVE COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN ARKANSAS; (7) PROMOTE A STRONG RESEARCH CAPABILITY TO SUPPORT RECRUITMENT OF THE BEST POSSIBLE PHYSICIANS FOR THE CAMPUS; AND (8) SERVE AS A KEY LEARNING LABORATORY FOR VARIOUS TRAINEES TO LEARN THE DISCIPLINES AND METHODOLOGIES OF RESEARCH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$59.6M
+8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$158K
-3.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$158K
-3.0% YoY
About Arkansas Children's Research Institute
Based on IRS filings
Arkansas Children's Research Institute is a nonprofit organization, based in LITTLE ROCK, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $59.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $59,576,291 | $55,161,673 | $45,232,950 |
| Revenue | $53,842,501 | $46,503,817 | $41,422,884 |
| Expenses | $54,884,782 | $45,240,783 | $41,065,328 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,093,716 | $692,971 | $22,082 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Arkansas Children's Foundation ($157,804).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $157,804 |
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-AR CHILDREN'S | 0.23 | — |
| GENA WINGFIELD | BOARD TREASURER/EVP/CFO-AR CHILDREN'S | 0.23 | — |
| RICK BARR MD | EVP-CHIEF CLIN/ACADEMIC OFCR/CHAIR | 6.23 | — |
| PETE MOURANI MD | ACRI PRESIDENT | 35.23 | $340,280 |
| AARON CLARK | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.09 | — |
| LARRY CORNETT PHD | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.12 | — |
| JOYCELYN ELDERS MD | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MIMI FENTON MD | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.06 | — |
| MARIO G FERRUZZI PHD | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.12 | — |
| DEACUE FIELDS PHD | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.09 | — |
| PAUL HARRIS PHD | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| STACIE JONES MD | BOARD VICE CHAIR/DIR/UAMS PHYSICIAN | 28.17 | $112,246 |
| RANU JUNG PHD | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.12 | — |
| MARK MILLSAP | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.12 | — |
| MINHTHY NGUYEN PHD | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.12 | — |
| LASHAWNDA NOEL | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.09 | — |
| WILLIAM STEINBACH MD | DIRECTOR/PEDIATRICIAN-IN-CHIEF | 35.12 | $411,360 |
| MARSHALL SUMMAR MD | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 0.06 | — |
| PHAEDRA YOUNT | VP RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION | 50 | $199,369 |
| D'ANN PIERCE | RN CLINICAL PROJECT MANAGER | 50 | $144,270 |
| TERESA MCDUFFIE | RESEARCH ACCOUNTS DIRECTOR | 50 | $141,057 |
| VERONICA SMTIH | VP RESEARCH OPERATIONS | 54 | $137,418 |
| ANDREA DIXON | CORPORATE COUNSEL | 50 | $131,108 |
| BLAKE HARRISON | ANIMAL RESEARCH DIRECTOR | 40 | $130,627 |
| BARRY BRADY | FORMER RESEARCH VP/COO | — | $182,084 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Arkansas Children's Research Institute?
As of 2024, Arkansas Children's Research Institute holds $59.6M in total assets with $53.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $158K in 2024.
Where does Arkansas Children's Research Institute operate?
Arkansas Children's Research Institute has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What size grants does Arkansas Children's Research Institute award?
In 2024, Arkansas Children's Research Institute awarded 1 grants totaling $158K — an average of about $158K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arkansas Children's Research Institute's EIN?
Arkansas Children's Research Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0694931. 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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