Arkansas Pharmacists Association
The Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA) is a professional association based in Little Rock, Arkansas, that represents pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and industry members. Founded in 1882, it reports more than 2,300 members and works to advance pharmacy practice and promote public health.
Arkansas Pharmacists Association at a glance
In short: Arkansas Pharmacists Association gave $110K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Arkansas. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,931
- -82.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,497
- -79.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $7,898,520
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (13 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arkansas Pharmacists Association
- Next open deadline
- November 13, 2026 (ASBP Rural Scholarship/Loan Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: 417 South Victory, Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 372-5250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Arkansas Pharmacists Association
Who Arkansas Pharmacists Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Achor Family Pharmacy ($6K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 91 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2024 went to recipients in Arkansas. The association is based in Little Rock. The rural scholarship/loan program described on APA’s website is for practice in qualified rural locations in Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arkansas Pharmacists Association open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 20 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2024) to $2.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Achor Family Pharmacy Maumelle, AR | Inc Covid Vaccine RT | $5,500 |
| Bryant's Pharmacy Batesville, AR | Inc Covid Vaccine RT | $5,500 |
| Cave City Pharmacy Cave City, AR | Inc Covid Vaccine RT | $5,500 |
| Community Care Rx Malvern, AR | Inc Covid Vaccine RT | $5,500 |
| Community Pharmacy of Springdale Springdale, AR | Inc Covid Vaccine RT | $5,500 |
| Daily Dose Drugstore White Hall, AR | Inc Covid Vaccine RT | $5,500 |
| Don's Pharmacy Little Rock, AR | Inc Covid Vaccine RT | $5,500 |
| Dumas Family Pharmacy Dumas, AR | Inc Covid Vaccine RT | $5,500 |
| Ellison Family Pharmacy Mena, AR | Inc Covid Vaccine RT | $5,500 |
| Futrell Pharmacy Pocahontas, AR | Inc Covid Vaccine RT | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,898,520 | $2,032,403 | $2,443,331 | $109,931 | 20 | $60,800 |
| 2023 | $7,804,391 | $6,255,561 | $5,652,001 | $639,105 | 24 | $73,266 |
| 2022 | $7,450,353 | $4,285,220 | $3,827,051 | $2,187,188 | 47 | $10,347 |
| 2021 | $3,818,055 | $1,582,602 | $1,295,572 | — | — | $99,502 |
| 2020 | $3,545,606 | $1,304,165 | $1,098,293 | — | — | $154,434 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
APA’s stated mission is to advance a professional and business environment in which Arkansas pharmacists can succeed in serving patients. It also describes its work as advancing pharmacists’ professional standing, advocating for the value of pharmacy, and safeguarding Arkansans’ health and well-being.
The 2024 filing says the reported pharmacy payments reimbursed purchases of equipment made during the pandemic, with recipients required to provide receipts and an inventory list. APA’s website also identifies legislative advocacy, continuing education and training, student involvement, and pharmacy practice innovation and outreach as priorities supported by the Phoenix Capital Campaign.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, APA reported 20 grants totaling $109,931. Awards ranged from $5,431 to $5,500, with a median of $5,500. The filing describes the payments as reimbursements through an Arkansas Department of Health grant for pharmacies’ pandemic-era equipment purchases.
Among the named 2024 recipients were Achor Family Pharmacy in Maumelle, Bryant’s Pharmacy in Batesville, Community Care Rx in Malvern, Don’s Pharmacy in Little Rock, and Medi Save Mountain Home in Mountain Home; each received $5,500 for “INC COVID VACCINE RT.”
APA’s website also describes an ASBP Rural Scholarship/Loan Program at Harding University College of Pharmacy. It is intended to support graduates who practice for a defined term in a qualified rural Arkansas location; the loan can convert to a scholarship if the practice requirement is met. The program is presented as an Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy program, not as APA’s grantmaking. Its listed award range is $2,000–$10,000, and applicants must apply each school year. The website’s 2025–2026 application notice gave a November 13, 2024 deadline, which is past. A separate program listing states a November 13, 2026 deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
APA’s 2024 filing lists Brittany Sanders as president, John Vinson as CEO, Lelan Stice as president-elect, Richard Hanry as treasurer, and Stacy Cooper as vice president. It also lists Ashlynn Taylor, Betsy Tuberville, Blake Torres, Brooks Rogers, and Cheryl Stimson as directors or representatives. The filing states that a four-person executive committee makes some decisions and that other decisions are made by all board members.
Arkansas Pharmacists Association is led by John Vinson, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 32 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Vinson
CEO
Apa CEO → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$168K (2020) → $223K (2024)
Brianne Morris
Ar Cpesn Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$145K (2024)
Brittany Sanders
President
Region Representative → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Holton
Consulting Academy President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Turner
Compounding Academy President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Hively
Healthcare System Pharacists Academy President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Wolfe
Director of Government Affairs
Hce → Director of Government Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$113K (2022) → $115K (2024)
Marlene Battle
Pharmd & Director of Education
Hce → Pharmd & Director of Education, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $127K (2024)
Allie Staton
Pharmd
Hce → Pharmd, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$117K (2022) → $120K (2024)
Betsy Tuberville
Region Representative
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooks Rogers
Region Representative
Compounding Academy President → Region Representative, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Stowe
Dean & Uams College of Pharm.
Dean & Uams College of Phar. → Dean & Uams College of Pharm., 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Beth Hays
Region Representative
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kirtley
Board of Pharmacy Representative
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Barton
Region Representative
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lelan Stice
President-Elect
Region Representative → President-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Hanry
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Pennington
At-Large Representative
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duane Jones
Region Representative
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Bethea
Past President
President-Elect → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jett Jones
Region Representative
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Kassissieh
Region Representative
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashlynn Taylor
Harding College Pharma Student
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blake Torres
Board of Health Representative
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Stimson
Region Representative
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Shoffner
At-Large Representative
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Hixson-Wallace
Dean Harding College of Pharmacy
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Crass
General Counsel
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Layton Kelley
Region Representative
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lyndsey Watford
Region Representative
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Cooper
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenae Powell
Uams College of Pharma Student
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Kerigan Bradshaw (2023) — Uams College of Pharma Student
- Former: Brandon Achor (2020–2022) — Region Representative
- Former: Dylan Jones (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Lanita White (2020–2022) — Region Representative
- Former: Marsha Boss (2020–2022) — Board of Health Representative
- Former: Max Caldwell (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Nate Steel (2020–2022) — General Counsel
- Former: Spencer Mabry (2020–2022) — Region Representative
- Former: Stacy Boeckmann (2020–2022) — At Large Representative
- Former: Kevin Robertson (2021–2022) — Aahp President
- Former: Alanna Brarnwell-Shittu (2022) — Uams College of Pharma Student
- Former: Dan Atchley (2022) — Dean Harding College of Pharma
- Former: Nicki Hilliard (2022) — Hce
- Former: Sydney Nguyen (2022) — Harding College Pharma Student
- Former: Jeff Mercer (2020–2021) — Dean & Harding University
- Former: Aritney Cooper (2020) — Student & Harding College of Ph
- Former: Ashlyn Tedder Ward (2020) — Student & Uams College of Phar.
- Former: Dean Watts (2020) — Past President
- Former: Denise Robertson (2020) — Consulting Academy President
- Former: Greta Ishmael (2020) — Region Representative
- Former: John Hall (2020) — Region Representative
- Former: Kim Young (2020) — Aahp President
- Former: Kristen Riddle (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $223K, to John Vinson (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Pharmacists Association
How much does Arkansas Pharmacists Association give each year?
Arkansas Pharmacists Association gave $110K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $639K across 24 grants.
What is Arkansas Pharmacists Association's typical grant size?
Arkansas Pharmacists Association's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $5,497, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arkansas Pharmacists Association that year got $5K on average.
Where does Arkansas Pharmacists Association give grants?
Arkansas Pharmacists Association gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (3 grants) and Cave City, AR (2 grants).
Does Arkansas Pharmacists Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Arkansas Pharmacists Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Inc Covid Vaccine RT" (20 grants).
Who are Arkansas Pharmacists Association's largest grantees?
Arkansas Pharmacists Association's largest 2024 grantees include Achor Family Pharmacy ($5,500), Bryant's Pharmacy ($5,500) and Cave City Pharmacy ($5,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arkansas Pharmacists Association?
Arkansas Pharmacists Association reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does Arkansas Pharmacists Association fund?
APA’s stated mission is to advance a professional and business environment in which Arkansas pharmacists can succeed in serving patients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arkansas Pharmacists Association?
Arkansas Pharmacists Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Arkansas Pharmacists Association's EIN?
Arkansas Pharmacists Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0005345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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