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Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Public charity · Grantmaker Little Rock, AR EIN: 71-0536263 Website

The Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV) is a public charity filing Form 990, based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 1981, it is a coalition of domestic violence service providers and supporters working across rural and urban communities in the state.

Key facts about Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence

In short: Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence gave $2.6M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $94K), mostly in Arkansas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
71-0536263
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$2,631,389
Grants made (2025)
28
Average grant
$93,978
Median grant
$79,207
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 28, 2025)
Total assets
$838,082
Primary geography
Arkansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$838K

+4.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.6M

+11.2% YoY

Grant Count

28

-3.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$94K

+15.2% YoY

Is Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 0 of 28 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count

  • 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

ACADV states its mission is to eliminate domestic violence and promote healthy families. Its website describes a role in fostering collaboration among Arkansas providers and offering training, education, and technical assistance. It also provides referrals to member shelters that meet its program and fiscal standards.

The 2025 grants went to Arkansas organizations whose stated missions include sheltering and supporting people affected by domestic violence. For example, Peace at Home Family Shelter says it works to empower victims of family violence and their children and promote healthy relationships; Family Crisis Center says it provides shelter and relief for victims of domestic abuse. Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter says it serves victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, while Families in Transition describes providing safety, shelter, support services, public education, and social and legal advocacy.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, ACADV reported 28 grants totaling $2,631,389. Awards ranged from $5,446 to $363,893, with a median of $79,206. The listed grant purposes were “ARPA SUBREICEPIENT GRANT.” All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to Arkansas recipients. The website describes ACADV’s work as serving rural and urban communities across Arkansas.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.

States

Cities

BatesvilleBentonBlythevilleCabotCamdenConwayEl DoradoFayettevilleFort SmithHarrisonHeber SpringsHelenaJonesboroLittle RockMagnoliaMonticelloPine BluffRogersRussellvilleSearcy

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 24 grants2023 29 grants2024 28 grants2025

From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2023) to $2.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $2.6M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Peace at Home Family Shelter: $364KPeace at Home Family Shelter$364KSaline County Safe Haven Inc: $219KSaline County Safe Haven Inc$219KFamily Crisis Center: $218KFamily Crisis Center$218KOptions Inc: $141KOptions Inc$141KRestoration of Hope: $131KRestoration of Hope$131KRiver Valley Shelter for Women: $115KRiver Valley Shelter for Women$115KFamilies in Transition: $113KFamilies in Transition$113KNorthwest Arkansas Women's Shelter: $103KNorthwest Arkansas Women'sShelter$103KCrisis Intervention Center: $97KCrisis Intervention Center$97KSanctuary Inc: $95KSanctuary Inc$95K

The largest 2025 recipient was Peace at Home Family Shelter ($364K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.

Grant Size Distribution

81 grants across all recorded years

22<$50K38$50–100K20$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 38 grants of 81 (47%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Peace at Home Family Shelter Fayetteville, ARArpa Subreicepient Grant$363,893
Saline County Safe Haven Inc Benton, ARArpa Subreicepient Grant$219,046
Family Crisis Center Jonesboro, ARArpa Subreicepient Grant$217,641
Options Inc Monticello, ARArpa Subreicepient Grant$141,314
Restoration of Hope Stuttgart, ARArpa Subreicepient Grant$130,587
River Valley Shelter for Women Russellville, ARArpa Subreicepient Grant$114,925
Families in Transition West Memphis, ARArpa Subreicepient Grant$112,759
Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter Rogers, ARArpa Subreicepient Grant$102,934
Crisis Intervention Center Fort Smith, ARArpa Subreicepient Grant$97,238
Sanctuary Inc Harrison, ARArpa Subreicepient Grant$94,572

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Amounts are from the corresponding filing years.

Filing year Revenue Expenses Assets Grants reported
2025 $3,959,212 $3,935,996 $838,082 $2,631,389 (28)
2024 $3,376,733 $3,364,573 $801,953 $2,366,059 (29)
2023 $2,730,142 $2,721,916 $567,159 $1,631,299 (24)
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$838,082$801,953$567,159
Revenue$3,959,212$3,376,733$2,730,142
Expenses$3,935,996$3,364,573$2,721,916
Net Investment Income$22$16$8

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists these officers and directors: Angela McGraw, chairperson; Melanie Palmer, vice-chairperson; Elizabeth Wesley, second vice-chairperson; Will Baker, finance officer; Terah Whitley, secretary; Teresa Mills, past president; and members Breanne Burton, Shoshana Wells, Phyllis McClendon, and Jeanna Sherrill.

Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence is led by Beth Sanders, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Beth Sanders

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $102K (2023) → $119K (2025)

  • Angela McGraw

    Chairperson

    Member → Vice Chairperson, 2022

    Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Teresa Mills

    Past President

    Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2022

    Chairperson → Past President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elizabeth Wesley

    Second Vice Chairperson

    Member → Second Vice Chairperson, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Melanie Palmer

    Vice Chairperson

    Member → Vice Chairperson, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shoshana Wells

    Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Terah Whitley

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Will Baker

    Finance Officer

    Member → Finance Officer, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Breanne Burton

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeanna Sherrill

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Phyllis McClendon

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ross Thompson

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tina Winham

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (6)
  • Former: Penni Burns (2022–2023) — Second Vice Chairperson
  • Former: Vicki Gestring (2022–2023) — Member
  • Former: Barbara Mariani (2022) — Member
  • Former: Kaye Candlish (2020–2021) — Member
  • Former: Sara Stancil (2020–2021) — Member
  • Former: Tammy Smith (2020–2021) — Chairperson

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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

Beth Sanders — Executive Director: $119KBeth SandersExecutive Director$119K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $119K, to Beth Sanders (Executive Director).

Contact

Mailing address: 124 W Capitol Avenue Suite 885, Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 907-5612
Website: https://domesticpeace.com

Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence

How much does Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence give each year?

Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence gave $2.6M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 29 grants.

What is Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence's typical grant size?

Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence's median grant in 2025 was $79,207, and its average grant was $93,978, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence give grants?

Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.

Does Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arpa Subreicepient Grant" (28 grants).

Who are Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence's largest grantees?

Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence's largest 2025 grantees include Peace at Home Family Shelter ($363,893), Saline County Safe Haven Inc ($219,046) and Family Crisis Center ($217,641), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence?

Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence reported $838K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.

What does Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence fund?

ACADV states its mission is to eliminate domestic violence and promote healthy families. Its website describes a role in fostering collaboration among Arkansas providers and offering training, education, and technical assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence?

Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check domesticpeace.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence's EIN?

Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0536263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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