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
Where this funder awards grants
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
No grants recorded for .
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 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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