Arkansas Community Action Agencies Assoc
Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association (ACAAA) is a public charity based in Conway, Arkansas. Formed in 1974, it serves as a statewide association supporting Community Action Agencies through education, advocacy, training, and technical assistance.
Arkansas Community Action Agencies Assoc at a glance
- Total assets
- $63,535
- -79.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $393,309
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $130,506
- -68.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Arkansas Community Action Agencies Assoc
- Contact
Mailing address: 707 Robins St Ste 118, Conway, AR 72034
Phone: (501) 372-0807
Website: https://acaaa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arkansas Community Action Agencies Assoc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ACAAA describes its work as statewide. Its website says Community Action Agencies operate in all 75 Arkansas counties. The 2023 grants listed here went to organizations in Benton, Harrison, Helena, and Pocahontas, Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MY529 Salt Lake City, UT | Arkansas Kids to College | $50,000 |
| Central Arkansas Development Benton, AR | Entergy Utility Assistance Grant | $39,400 |
| Arkansas River Valley Area CO Dardanelle, AR | Entergy Utility Assistance Grant | $21,760 |
| Ozark Opportunities Harrison, AR | Entergy Utility Assistance Grant | $21,760 |
| Central Delta Community Actio Rison, AR | Entergy Utility Assistance Grant | $19,408 |
| North Central Arkansas Dev Batesville, AR | Entergy Utility Assistance Grant | $19,408 |
| Southeast Arkansas Community Warren, AR | Entergy Utility Assistance Grant | $19,408 |
| Mid-Delta Community Services Helena, AR | Entergy Utility Assistance Grant | $17,056 |
| Black River Area Development Pocahontas, AR | Entergy Utility Assistance Grant | $15,880 |
| Community Action Program Cent Conway, AR | Entergy Utility Assistance Grant | $15,880 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,535 | $393,309 | $130,506 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $315,370 | $300,775 | $409,436 | — | — | $115 |
| 2023 | $423,156 | $654,924 | $693,445 | $262,312 | 12 | $96 |
| 2022 | $477,086 | $469,088 | $598,534 | — | — | $124 |
| 2021 | $169,655 | $642,704 | $780,612 | — | — | $148 |
| 2019 | $265,043 | $378,964 | $344,555 | — | — | $65 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ACAAA’s mission is to provide education, advocacy, and a unified voice for Community Action Agencies to reduce poverty and promote thriving communities in Arkansas. Its stated work includes training and technical assistance on agency operations, governance, compliance, program delivery, strategic planning, data management, and Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA). It also engages policymakers and supports agencies’ use of research and data.
The 2024 filing describes technical assistance for program monitoring, evaluation, management, and accountability; capacity-building training; small-scale training events; and micro-trainings on best practices and access to resources.
In 2023, the association reported 12 grants totaling $262,312. Listed recipients include Central Arkansas Development, which describes its mission as providing services to low-income individuals; Ozark Opportunities Inc, whose stated mission includes civic, social, educational, and economic projects for communities in several Arkansas counties; Mid-Delta Community Services Inc, which says it empowers low-income and elderly people toward improved quality of life and self-sufficiency; and Black River Area Development Corp, which describes work assisting three Arkansas counties with economic-opportunity programs and related projects.
Grantmaking
In 2023, ACAAA gave $262,312 across 12 grants, an average of about $21,859 per grant. The four recipients listed below received:
The filings report no grants in 2024 or 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Delia Anderson as president and Jeremy Wooldridge as vice president. Directors listed are Stephanie Garner, Randy Morris, Amy Thomas, Michelle Tallent, Jennifer Welter, Leslie Paschal Barnes, Marc Baker, and Priscilla Johnson.
Arkansas Community Action Agencies Assoc is led by Tomekia Moore, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tomekia Moore
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $58K (2025)
Delia Anderson
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Welter
Director
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Paschal Barnes
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Baker
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla Johnson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Morris
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Garner
Director
Past President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Jones
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Staci Albert
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Thomas
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
DeJuan Thomas
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Tallent
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Atkinson
Treasurer
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Wooldridge
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Bobbie Salter (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Rhonda Ahrent (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Hayley Brakebill (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Delia Anderson Farmer (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Terry Bearden (2019–2022) — Prior Executive Director
- Former: Carolyn Davis (2019) — Director
- Former: Charlie Morris (2019) — President
- Former: Romona Jackson (2019) — Director
- Former: Tony Thomas (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $58K, to Tomekia Moore (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Community Action Agencies Assoc
How large is Arkansas Community Action Agencies Assoc?
Arkansas Community Action Agencies Assoc reported $64K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $393K.
What does Arkansas Community Action Agencies Assoc fund?
ACAAA’s mission is to provide education, advocacy, and a unified voice for Community Action Agencies to reduce poverty and promote thriving communities in Arkansas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arkansas Community Action Agencies Assoc?
Arkansas Community Action Agencies Assoc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check acaaa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Arkansas Community Action Agencies Assoc make grants?
ACAAA describes its work as statewide. Its website says Community Action Agencies operate in all 75 Arkansas counties. The 2023 grants listed here went to organizations in Benton, Harrison, Helena, and Pocahontas, Arkansas.
What is Arkansas Community Action Agencies Assoc's EIN?
Arkansas Community Action Agencies Assoc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0514177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
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