Arkansas Community Foundation Inc
Arkansas Community Foundation is a statewide nonprofit organization and community foundation established in 1976. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, the foundation engages people, connects resources, and inspires solutions to build stronger communities across the state. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity and is the largest grantmaker in Arkansas by number of grants awarded annually.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$895.9M
+20.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$58.7M
+27.5% YoY
Grant Count
827
-0.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71K
+27.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to engage people, connect resources, and inspire solutions to build community. The organization focuses on four primary program areas:
- Educational Programs: Scholarships for higher education, early childhood literacy support, out-of-school learning opportunities for children, early childhood care, and K-12 education
- Family Programs: Human service programs, family financial stability and employment support, hunger relief, and homelessness assistance
- Community Programs: Arts and humanities, environmental causes, community development, and volunteerism
- Health Programs: Support for healthcare institutions, public health initiatives, and charitable clinics
Grantmaking
Arkansas Community Foundation makes grants to hundreds of nonprofits each year through competitive grant cycles and donor-advised funds. The foundation operates a network of 29 local affiliates that work with community leaders to determine funding priorities based on local needs.
Review Cycle
and donor-advised funds. The foundation operates a network of 29 local affiliates that work with community leaders to determine funding priorities based on local needs.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves Arkansas statewide through its network of 29 local affiliates, with a state office in Little Rock. Local committees in each community determine the best use of grant funds based on changing community needs.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025:
- Total Assets: $895.9 million
- Total Revenue: $159.4 million
- Total Expenses: $74.0 million
- Number of Employees: 47
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $744 million
- Total Revenue: $94.9 million
- Total Expenses: $59.4 million
- Total Liabilities: $6.41 million
The foundation's assets rank among the top 60 community foundations in the United States. Since 1976, the foundation has awarded more than half a billion dollars in grants to nonprofits.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $895,926,870 | $744,463,704 | $638,116,005 |
| Revenue | $159,419,685 | $94,928,038 | $82,995,729 |
| Expenses | $73,959,299 | $59,403,577 | $53,041,592 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $22,967,563 | $11,374,217 | $8,318,686 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
25 open opportunities from Arkansas Community Foundation Inc
Access to Local Foods Grants
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Advancing Women in Transportation Scholarship Grant
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Anne Pressly Scholarship Grant
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Office:
- Jessica Hughes Ford, President & CEO
- Carrie Long, Office Administrator
Community Investment:
- Linsley Kinkade, Chief Program Officer
- Octie Jacks, Affiliate Officer
- Jane Jones, Program Officer
- Adelia Kittrell, Program Director
- Annetta Tirey, Program Director
Development:
- Ashley Coldiron, Chief Development Officer
- Jody Dilday, Vice President, Northwest Operations
- Bethany Hilkert, Donor Stewardship Officer
- Lesley Roberts, Regional Development Director
Finance:
- Corey Moline, Chief Financial Officer
- Trina Greuel, Vice President of Finance
- Mary Forst, Finance Director
- Samantha Fox, Finance Associate - Gifts
- Christene Jordan, Finance Associate - Grants
Communications:
- Katy Bland, Communications Associate
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALYSON BRADFORD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BRAD JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LISA JOHN-ADAMS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| HOLLY DUNSWORTH | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| OSMAR GARCIA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| VANCE SMILEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KANDICE BELL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RITTER ARNOLD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| TRACY CUDE | CHAIR | — | — |
| SHARON WILSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SCOTT VAN HORN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JACK PORTER | GOVERNANCE CHAIR | — | — |
| ELIZABETH BURNS ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RACHAEL OBERSTE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JENNIFER RONNEL | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIR | — | — |
| DENNIS HUNT | FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | — | — |
| COREY MOLINE | TREASURER/CFO | 40 | $231,396 |
| HEATHER LARKIN | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $306,028 |
| ASHLEY COLDIRON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $214,774 |
| JESSICA FORD | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFIC | 40 | $104,702 |
| LINSLEY KINKADE | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $121,896 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2026, Arkansas Community Foundation marked its 50th anniversary by investing $1 million in grants across the state to nonprofits. Recent grant recipients have included nonprofits in the River Valley region and Arkadelphia's Community Family Enrichment Center.
Arkansas Community Foundation invests $1 million in grants on 50th anniversaryContact Information
Address: 5 Allied Drive, Suite 51110, Little Rock, AR 72202-2013
Phone: 501-372-1116
Email: arcf@arcf.org
Website: www.arcf.org
Tax ID (EIN): 52-1055743
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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