Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc
Hearts and Homes of Arkansas, inc. Was organized to make grants to or on behalf of residents of the state of Arkansas in need of immediate but temporary housing-related financial assistance caused by a natural disaster or other catastrophic event.
Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc at a glance
In short: Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc gave $110K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,667
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $71,457
- -69.6% 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.
Who Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Habitat for Humanity - Pope ($50K). Together the top 3 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $110K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity - Pope Russellville, AR | Home Build Project | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Ar Val Fort Smith, AR | Home Build Project | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - C Ark Little Rock, AR | Sponsorship | $30,000 |
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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 | $71,457 | $273,399 | $437,338 | $110,000 | 3 | — |
| 2024 | $235,396 | $2,199,923 | $2,330,491 | $110,000 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $365,964 | $1,887,915 | $1,818,030 | $50,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $296,079 | $101,563 | $236,810 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $431,326 | $163,504 | $28,929 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $296,751 | $186,002 | $150,411 | — | — | $-17,425 |
About Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $71K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $110K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc is led by Velda Lueders, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Velda Lueders
Chairman
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Crowson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Freeman
Director
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Bruce
Director
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Vaught
Director
Director → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Olson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Sample
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Dyer
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Jones
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Demarest
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Wright
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Green
Vice Chairman
Director → Secretary Treasurer, 2024
Secretary Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherrye McCoy
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Bob Dodson (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Frankie Rivers (2021–2024) — Chairman
- Former: B. J. Matthews (2024) — Executive Director
- Former: John Belden Sr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ashton Todd (2023) — Director
- Former: Amber Gill (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Karol Bailes (2022) — Director
- Former: Debbie Rawls (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Miki Bass (2020–2021) — C E O
- Former: Robert Walker (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc
How much does Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc give each year?
Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc gave $110K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $110K across 2 grants.
What is Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc's typical grant size?
Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $36,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc give grants?
Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc?
Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc reported $71K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $273K.
What is Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc?
Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Little Rock, AR. It holds $71K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc's EIN?
Hearts and Homes of Arkansas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0784079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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