Community Health Centers of Arkansas
Community Health Centers of Arkansas (CHCA) is a public charity based in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It supports a network of community health centers and works to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare across Arkansas.
Community Health Centers of Arkansas at a glance
In short: Community Health Centers of Arkansas gave $382K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $381,553
- +255.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,155
- +148.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,510
- Total assets
- $2,807,366
- -0.5% 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.
How to apply to Community Health Centers of Arkansas
- Contact
Mailing address: 706 W 4Th Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114
Phone: (501) 374-8225
Website: https://chc-ar.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Health Centers of Arkansas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was COMMUNITY CLINIC at St Francis House Inc ($76K). Together the top 10 received $382K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 41 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed entirely in Arkansas. CHCA’s website describes its work as serving member organizations and promoting healthcare access in Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Community Health Centers of Arkansas gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $1.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $382K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY CLINIC at St Francis House Inc Springdale, AR | General Support | $75,557 |
| Main Line Health Systems Inc Dermott, AR | General Support | $60,483 |
| Boston Mountain Rural Health Center Inc Marshall, AR | General Support | $58,872 |
| River Valley Primary Care Service Ratcliff, AR | General Support | $51,483 |
| Lee County Cooperative Clinic Inc Marianna, AR | General Support | $41,366 |
| 1ST Choice Healthcare Corning, AR | General Support | $33,654 |
| Jefferson Comprehensive Care Systems Inc Pine Bluff, AR | General Support | $28,110 |
| East Arkansas Family Health Center Inc West Memphis, AR | General Support | $19,156 |
| Mid-Delta Health Systems Inc Claredon, AR | General Support | $7,272 |
| Uams Little Rock, AR | Learning Collaborative Grant | $5,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,807,366 | $2,918,977 | $2,869,835 | $381,553 | 10 | $28,397 |
| 2024 | $2,822,084 | $2,419,691 | $2,253,985 | $107,302 | 7 | $25,916 |
| 2023 | $484,971 | $2,905,124 | $4,192,531 | $1,020,982 | 11 | $115 |
| 2022 | $2,715,012 | $5,683,078 | $3,902,980 | $622,016 | 11 | $-437,444 |
| 2021 | $1,931,755 | $3,122,264 | $1,794,632 | $33,000 | 2 | $91 |
| 2020 | $1,492,775 | $1,732,344 | $2,799,624 | $10,000 | 1 | $6,919 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CHCA’s website states its mission is “to equip, unify, and advocate for an innovative network that provides exceptional healthcare to all.” Its 2024 filing describes its mission as developing and protecting resources that ensure quality healthcare for all. The filing says its program work includes training and technical assistance in program requirements, program improvement, program development and analysis, and community development.
The 2025 grants show support for community health organizations in Arkansas. For example, Boston Mountain Rural Health Center says its mission is to provide comprehensive primary, preventive, and behavioral healthcare in north central and northwest Arkansas. Lee County Cooperative Clinic describes its mission as providing affordable healthcare to low-income residents and promoting healthcare maintenance. 1st Choice Healthcare says it provides affordable primary healthcare in northeast Arkansas without regard to financial barriers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, CHCA reported 10 grants totaling $381,553. Grants ranged from $5,600 to $75,557, with a median grant of $37,510. The listed grants all went to Arkansas recipients, primarily for general support:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judd Semingson as chair, Debbie Ackerson as vice chair, Melanie Sheppard as secretary, and Monica Lindley as treasurer. Directors listed are Allan Nichols, Brigitte McDonald, Jerry White, Kellee Farris, Sandra Brown, and Susan Ward-Jones.
Community Health Centers of Arkansas is led by Lanita White, CEO on every filing since 2022; 3 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lanita White
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$188K (2023) → $232K (2025)
Judd Semingson
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allan Nichols
Director
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brigitte McDonald
Director
Director → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry White
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kellee Farris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Calandro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Ward-Jones
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marico Howe
Cqo & CIO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$95K (2023) → $133K (2025)
Mia Stark
COO
Interim COO → COO, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $138K (2025)
Debbie Ackerson
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Sheppard
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Lindley
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tafta McCain
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Joe Evans (2021–2024) — CFO
- Former: Lisa Weaver (2021–2023) — COO
- Former: Lashannon Spencer (2020–2022) — CEO
- Former: Al Sliger (2020) — Director
- Former: Kathy Grisham (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Letha Todd (2020) — CFO
- Former: Susan Ward Jones MD (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $232K, to Lanita White (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Health Centers of Arkansas
How much does Community Health Centers of Arkansas give each year?
Community Health Centers of Arkansas gave $382K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $107K across 7 grants.
What is Community Health Centers of Arkansas's typical grant size?
Community Health Centers of Arkansas's median grant in 2025 was $37,510, and its average grant was $38,155, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Community Health Centers of Arkansas give grants?
Community Health Centers of Arkansas gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Community Health Centers of Arkansas give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Community Health Centers of Arkansas's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Community Health Centers of Arkansas's largest grantees?
Community Health Centers of Arkansas's largest 2025 grantees include COMMUNITY CLINIC at St Francis House Inc ($75,557), Main Line Health Systems Inc ($60,483) and Boston Mountain Rural Health Center Inc ($58,872), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Community Health Centers of Arkansas?
Community Health Centers of Arkansas reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What does Community Health Centers of Arkansas fund?
CHCA’s website states its mission is “to equip, unify, and advocate for an innovative network that provides exceptional healthcare to all.” Its 2024 filing describes its mission as developing and protecting resources that ensure quality healthcare for all. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Health Centers of Arkansas?
Community Health Centers of Arkansas has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check chc-ar.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Health Centers of Arkansas's EIN?
Community Health Centers of Arkansas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0610075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Community Health Centers of Arkansas funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-health-centers-of-arkansas-morg_7ffbd7fc0d7741a59b564f5da96dd0a5
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