Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc
Ar public policy panel is a statewide organization dedicated to achieving social and economic justice by organizing citizen groups around the state, educating and supporting them to be more effective and powerful, and linking them with one another in coalitions and networks. The panel seeks to bring balance to the public policy process in Arkansas.
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc at a glance
In short: Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc reported $350 in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $350 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $1,812,408
- +156.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,299,535
- +163.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $4,836
- +165.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,200,741
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $350 (2024) to $85K (2022). In 2024 it reported $350 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Protect Ar Rights Little Rock, AR | Campaign Against Issue 2 | $85,000 |
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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 | $1,812,408 | $2,299,535 | $1,200,741 | $350 | Total only | $4,836 |
| 2023 | $706,009 | $872,596 | $1,203,231 | — | — | $1,824 |
| 2022 | $1,007,570 | $959,090 | $1,137,756 | $85,000 | 1 | $1,875 |
| 2021 | $1,230,736 | $620,718 | $1,007,952 | $600 | Total only | $1,136 |
| 2020 | $1,429,475 | $917,710 | $1,009,496 | $38,000 | 4 | $1,915 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc
Based on IRS filings
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $350 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc is led by William Kopsky, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Kopsky
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$78K (2020) → $104K (2024)
Curtis Mangrum
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ana Aguayo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce McMath
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fannie Fields
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Gordon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Retha Spencer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Haas
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alejandro Avilles (2020) — Director
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 $104K, to William Kopsky (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc
How much does Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc give each year?
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc reported $350 in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc?
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc?
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Little Rock, AR. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc operate?
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc's EIN?
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0467088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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