Arkansas Values Inc
To advance sensible, forward-thinking values and advocate for government programs and civic initiatives to achieve more accountable, transparent and effective government; increase investment in our public schools; protect healthcare; build safe, modern infrastructure; protect the environment; and ensure an equitable economy that provides opportunities for everyone.
Arkansas Values Inc at a glance
In short: Arkansas Values Inc gave $450K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $225K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $450,000
- -28.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $225,000
- +44.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $225,000
- Total assets
- $324,465
- -48.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Arkansas Values Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alliance for a Better Arkansas Inc ($300K). Together the top 2 received $450K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 15 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arkansas Values Inc gives
- Giving grew 107% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2021) to $625K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $450K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for a Better Arkansas Inc Little Rock, AR | General Support | $300,000 |
| Natural State Action Inc Little Rock, AR | General Support | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $324,465 | $408,640 | $714,845 | $450,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $630,670 | $1,343,295 | $1,102,750 | $625,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $390,125 | $214,920 | $397,880 | $242,500 | 3 |
| 2022 | $573,085 | $446,670 | $332,141 | $217,500 | 3 |
| 2021 | $458,556 | $576,377 | $263,543 | $152,127 | 3 |
| 2020 | $145,722 | $531,008 | $506,195 | $367,000 | 3 |
| 2019 | $120,909 | $287,383 | $166,474 | — | — |
About Arkansas Values Inc
Based on IRS filings
Arkansas Values Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $324K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $450K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arkansas Values Inc is led by Thad Bishop, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thad Bishop
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Hawkins
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2020
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allie Freeman
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Values Inc
How much does Arkansas Values Inc give each year?
Arkansas Values Inc gave $450K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $625K across 4 grants.
How large is Arkansas Values Inc?
Arkansas Values Inc reported $324K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $409K.
What is Arkansas Values Inc?
Arkansas Values Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Little Rock, AR. It holds $324K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Arkansas Values Inc operate?
Arkansas Values Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas, California.
What is Arkansas Values Inc's EIN?
Arkansas Values Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2632298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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