Heart of Arkansas United Way
HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY SERVES OUR COMMUNITY IN THREE PRIMARY WAYS: WE INVEST IN PROGRAMS THAT MAKE A MEASURABLE IMPACT. WE WORK TO UNDERSTAND THE KEY NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH, AND STRATEGICALLY FUND THOSE PROGRAMS WHICH ARE MAKING THE BIGGEST IMPACT. OUR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF TRAINED LOCAL VOLUNTEERS WHO REVIEW PROGRAMS AND THE AGENCIES THAT LEAD THEM TO ENSURE EVERY DOLLAR IS MAKING AN IMPACT. WE ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY IN MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER SERVICE. WE WORK ALONGSIDE COMPANIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO DEEPEN OUR IMPACT IN OUR KEY FUNDED AREAS WITHIN EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTH. WE DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS TO LEAD IN KEY INITIATIVES. WE WORK WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND LOCAL SCHOOLS TO DIRECTLY ADDRESS COMMUNITY CHALLENGES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.3M
+86.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$490K
+17.9% YoY
Grant Count
27
+68.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-30.1% YoY
About Heart of Arkansas United Way
Based on IRS filings
Heart of Arkansas United Way is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LITTLE ROCK, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $490K. Net investment income was $50K.
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 | $5,282,620 | $2,836,900 | $2,332,119 |
| Revenue | $4,113,266 | $1,395,469 | $1,660,549 |
| Expenses | $1,902,523 | $1,184,207 | $1,400,066 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $50,337 | $-7,014 | $285,906 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Heart of Arkansas United Way
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Our House Inc ($126,964), City Year Little Rock ($25,266), Ar Single Parent Scholarship Fund ($24,656).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AR SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND LITTLE ROCK, AR | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT, REGIONAL & DESIGNATION PAYMENT | $24,656 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SALINE COUNTY BENTON, AR | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT & DESIGNATION PAYMENT | $14,086 |
| HARMONY HEALTH CLINIC LITTLE ROCK, AR | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT & DESIGNATION PAYMENT | $18,766 |
| OUR HOUSE INC LITTLE ROCK, AR | SIEMER, COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT, REGIONAL & DESIGNATION PAYMENT | $126,964 |
| AR KIDS READ LITTLE ROCK, AR | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT & DESIGNATION PAYMENT | $14,192 |
| AR IMAGINATION LIBRARY LITTLE ROCK, AR | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT | $10,560 |
| ARKANSAS UNITED COMMUNITY COALITION LITTLE ROCK, AR | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT | $8,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT, REGIONAL & DESIGNATION PAYMENT | $22,360 |
| BRANDON HOUSE CULTURAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER LITTLE ROCK, AR | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT, REGIONAL & DESIGNATION PAYMENT | $19,400 |
| BUILDING BRIDGES DEVELOPMENTAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES LONOKE, AR | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT, REGIONAL & DESIGNATION PAYMENT | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA BARNES | STRATEGIC PLANNING | 1 | — |
| TRACI BAUGH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THERESA BEINER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRAIG BERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LA'TWAN CHEATHEM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYANT K CRANFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUBY DEAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN GRAY | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT | 1 | — |
| CHRIS HEITZMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLY MCCONNELL | MEMBER AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| COOPER MEEKS | STRATEGIC PLANNING | 1 | — |
| MAISIE MILES PRUITT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEATHER REED | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN ROGERS | MEMBER AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| KEVIN SCRIBNER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAVID SHINDLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MALINDA TAYLOR | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SHAYLA TEATER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WENDY UHIREN | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAY WISENER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADAM HENDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LYNN PHARR | CEO | 40 | $130,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heart of Arkansas United Way?
Heart of Arkansas United Way is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LITTLE ROCK, AR. It holds $5.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Heart of Arkansas United Way?
As of 2024, Heart of Arkansas United Way holds $5.3M in total assets with $4.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 27 grants totaling $490K in 2024.
Where does Heart of Arkansas United Way operate?
Heart of Arkansas United Way has awarded grants in Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Oklahoma.
What size grants does Heart of Arkansas United Way award?
In 2024, Heart of Arkansas United Way awarded 27 grants totaling $490K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Heart of Arkansas United Way's EIN?
Heart of Arkansas United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0329790. 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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