Communities Unlimited Inc
Communities Unlimited connects rural Americans to solutions that sustain healthy businesses, healthy communities and healthy lives through programs focused on community sustainability, entrepreneurship, charitable lending, and health food and water initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.0M
+8.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$356K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$59K
About Communities Unlimited Inc
Based on IRS filings
Communities Unlimited Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in FAYETTEVILLE, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $356K. Net investment income was $499K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,019,464 | $36,993,001 | $26,843,803 |
| Revenue | $15,434,686 | $15,485,400 | $9,936,122 |
| Expenses | $14,726,552 | $12,312,477 | $8,978,642 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $498,913 | $263,346 | $18,260 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Communities Unlimited Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United States Healthful Food ($206,351), Lamar State College Port Arthur ($51,000), Belzoni-Humphreys County ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Belzoni-Humphreys County Belzoni, MS | Planning grant | $50,000 |
| Healthy Flavors Inc Franklin, TN | Farm to School Healthy Food Program Activities | $30,623 |
| United States Healthful Food Washington, DC | Farm to School Healthy Food Program Activites | $206,351 |
| Lamar State College Port Arthur Port Arthur, TX | Matching grant for USDA RBDG Grant | $51,000 |
| Trenton Special School District Trenton, TN | Farm to School Healthy Food Program purchase of refrigerator | $11,126 |
| Paragould Schools Paragould, AR | Farm to School Healthy Food Program purchase of Deli Case | $7,216 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ines Polonius | CEO | 40 | $145,242 |
| Kimberly Griffey | CFO | 40 | $128,496 |
| Elaine Crutchfield | Director of Program Services | 40 | $121,046 |
| Thomas Ricks | Director of Environmental Services | 40 | $122,494 |
| Cynthia Terry | Director of Entrepreneurship | 40 | $110,277 |
| Bryn Bagwell | Director of Loan Fund | 40 | $111,887 |
| Martha Claire Bullen | Director of Community Sustainability | 40 | $100,489 |
| Donna Kay Yeargan | Board member | 1 | — |
| Salomon Torres | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Maximillan Sprinkle | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Justin Maxson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dominique Gomez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Deborah Warren | Board President | 1 | — |
| Billy Hix | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Deb Markley | Secretary Treasurer | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Communities Unlimited Inc?
Communities Unlimited Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in FAYETTEVILLE, AR. It holds $40.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Communities Unlimited Inc?
As of 2024, Communities Unlimited Inc holds $40.0M in total assets with $15.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $356K in 2024.
Where does Communities Unlimited Inc operate?
Communities Unlimited Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does Communities Unlimited Inc award?
In 2024, Communities Unlimited Inc awarded 6 grants totaling $356K — an average of about $59K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Communities Unlimited Inc's EIN?
Communities Unlimited Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0464321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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