NWA Challenge for Hope Inc
Raise funds to distribute to various charitable organizations in northwest Arkansas.
NWA Challenge for Hope Inc at a glance
In short: NWA Challenge for Hope Inc gave $60K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,097
- -84.7% 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 NWA Challenge for Hope Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwest Arkansas Food Bank ($20K). Together the top 4 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Arkansas Food Bank Lowell, AR | Support the General Operations of the Food Bank | $20,000 |
| Arkansas Crisis Center Rogers, AR | Support the General Operations of Arkansas Crisis Center | $20,000 |
| Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter Rogers, AR | Support the General Operations of the Women's Shelter | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Bentonville, AR | Support the general operations of the boys & girls club | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,097 | $118,683 | $141,358 | $60,000 | 4 | $28 |
| 2023 | $26,772 | $158,642 | $162,114 | $48,000 | 3 | $27 |
| 2022 | $30,244 | $116,762 | $135,817 | $22,200 | 1 | $10 |
| 2021 | $49,299 | $82,373 | $91,406 | — | — | $10 |
| 2020 | $58,332 | $88,515 | $103,581 | $57,500 | 1 | $40 |
| 2019 | $73,398 | $219,904 | $170,374 | $45,000 | 1 | $98 |
About NWA Challenge for Hope Inc
Based on IRS filings
NWA Challenge for Hope Inc is a public charity, based in Rogers, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $28.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NWA Challenge for Hope Inc is led by Jennifer Apolskis, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Apolskis
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $19K (2024)
Britain White
Golf Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Priest
Sponsorship Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richie Roberts
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Hudlow
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti McGill
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Amber Lacewell (2019) — Executive Committee
- Former: Leann Akers (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Tammy Thurow (2019) — Executive Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $19K, to Jennifer Apolskis (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about NWA Challenge for Hope Inc
How much does NWA Challenge for Hope Inc give each year?
NWA Challenge for Hope Inc gave $60K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $48K across 3 grants.
What is NWA Challenge for Hope Inc's typical grant size?
NWA Challenge for Hope Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does NWA Challenge for Hope Inc give grants?
NWA Challenge for Hope Inc gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rogers, AR (2 grants).
Does NWA Challenge for Hope Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of NWA Challenge for Hope Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is NWA Challenge for Hope Inc?
NWA Challenge for Hope Inc reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $119K.
What is NWA Challenge for Hope Inc's EIN?
NWA Challenge for Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0759789. 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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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