Fifty for The Future
Fifty for The Future is an Arkansas non-profit organization established for the purpose of contributing funds to worthy organizations for the primary purpose of promoting economic growth in Pulaski county, Arkansas. The organization's primary source of revenue is dues from its members.
Fifty for The Future at a glance
In short: Fifty for The Future gave $57K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,832
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,832
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $56,832
- Total assets
- $1,704,728
- +16.4% vs 2023
- 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.
Who Fifty for The Future funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Academies of Central Arkansas ($57K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Fifty for The Future gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $70K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academies of Central Arkansas North Little Rock, AR | General support | $56,832 |
Ready to take the next step with Fifty for The Future?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,704,728 | $395,124 | $180,424 | $56,832 | 1 | $1,124 |
| 2023 | $1,464,511 | $380,065 | $176,791 | $50,000 | 1 | $1,065 |
| 2022 | $1,324,764 | $341,126 | $371,620 | $33,772 | 2 | $1,126 |
| 2021 | $1,299,366 | $311,879 | $212,472 | $70,037 | 2 | $15,379 |
| 2020 | $1,150,459 | $430,833 | $326,533 | $25,000 | 1 | $425 |
| 2019 | $1,049,959 | $270,579 | $236,832 | $50,000 | 2 | $979 |
About Fifty for The Future
Based on IRS filings
Fifty for The Future is a public charity, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $57K. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fifty for The Future is led by Sharon Vogelpohl, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon Vogelpohl
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Buckley O. Mell
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Wilson-Harvey
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Ferrell
Director
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Albert Braunfisch
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Owen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Barnett
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Dearnley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robby Vogel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Hosto
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Heflin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Wells
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Larkin
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merritt Dyke
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Dedman
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: John Burgess (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Patrick Schueck (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Anthony Brooks (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cathy Tuggle (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rajesh Chokhani (2023) — Director
- Former: Dumas Garrett (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Hank Kelley (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Cargill (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Price Gardner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Middleton (2022) — Director
- Former: Lloyd Garrison (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Marcy Doderer (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Scott Copas (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Schawnee Hightower (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Barry Ledbetter (2019) — Director
- Former: Haskell Dickinson (2019) — Director
- Former: John Rutledge (2019) — Director
- Former: Kevin Crass (2019) — Director
- Former: Mark Saviers (2019) — Director
- Former: Nat Lea (2019) — Director
- Former: Philip Tappan (2019) — Director
- Former: William Clark (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Fifty for The Future
How much does Fifty for The Future give each year?
Fifty for The Future gave $57K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Fifty for The Future?
Fifty for The Future reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $395K.
Where does Fifty for The Future operate?
Fifty for The Future has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is Fifty for The Future's EIN?
Fifty for The Future's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0387473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Fifty for The Future's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Heart of Arkansas United Way
Little Rock, AR
Heart of Arkansas United Way supports measurable programs focused on youth opportunity, financial security, health, and community resiliency, especially for people below the ALICE threshold or federal poverty line. Its Community Investment Grants offer $3,000–$12,000 for six months, with possible renewal, to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving Pulaski, Lonoke, or Saline Counties in Arkansas. The profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$8.9M
Grants
26
Total Given
$511K
Rotary Club of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
The Rotary Club of Little Rock is a fellowship of diverse business, professional, and community leaders who actively strengthen the little rock and international communities through service, fellowship, and example.
Assets
$653K
Grants
1
Total Given
$10K
Strider Education Foundation Inc
Rapid City, SD
The Strider Education Foundation's mission through the all kids bike program is to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergarten pe class. As a result of teaching children how to ride a bike in school, we're promoting physical activity, improved mental well-being, and increased confidence. Our curriculum develops essential life skills like balance, coordination, and independence, fostering a love for physical activity from an early age. There are many statistics, such as the increasing prevalence of digital device use and childhood obesity rates, that underline the importance of initiatives like all kids bike.
Assets
$2.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$826K
Musical Instrument Museum
Phoenix, AZ
The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) enriches our world by collecting, preserving, and making accessible an astonishing variety of musical instruments and performance videos from every country in the world. MIM offers guests a welcoming and fun experience, incomparable interactive technology, dynamic programming, and exceptional musical performances. MIM fosters appreciation of the world's diverse cultures by showing how we innovate, adapt, and learn from each other to create music - the language of the soul.
Assets
$199.6M
Grants
2
Total Given
$19K
Fulcra Foundation
Long Beach, CA
Assets
$220K
Grants
2
Total Given
$2K
Riggs Benevolent Fund
Little Rock, AR
The fund supports a broad range of education, health, human-services, youth, and community organizations, primarily in Arkansas. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $5,000. The filing says there is no particular application form, but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$15.3M
Grants
86
Total Given
$724K
More similar funders
More Funders in Arkansas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Fifty for The Future's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Fifty for The Future down — hundreds of funders to go?