Gunnars Purpose
Gunnars Purpose is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in N Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it made $4K in qualifying distributions.
Gunnars Purpose at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $384
- -168.6% vs 2020
- Qualifying distributions (2021)
- $3,998
- Expenses (2021)
- $4,320
- +412.5% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $384 | $4,320 | $3,998 | $151 |
| 2020 | $4,736 | $-560 | $843 | — | $213 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gunnars Purpose reported a distributable amount of $151 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gunnars Purpose is led by Aaron Scott Chassells, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Aaron Scott Chassells
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayme Gentry
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Chassells
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Gunnars Purpose
What is Gunnars Purpose?
Gunnars Purpose is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in N Little Rock, AR.
How much is Gunnars Purpose required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Gunnars Purpose reported a distributable amount of $151 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gunnars Purpose's EIN?
Gunnars Purpose's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1223882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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