Ozark Guidance Center Foundation Inc
Saving and changing lives by providing compassionate, quality mental health services.
Ozark Guidance Center Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ozark Guidance Center Foundation Inc gave $294K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $147K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $294,038
- -9.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $147,019
- -54.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $147,019
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Ozark Guidance Center Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Ozark Guidance Center Inc ($199K). Together the top 2 received $294K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $294K (2021) to $326K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $294K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ozark Guidance Center Inc Springdale, AR | Operation of Center | $199,314 |
| Arisa Health Inc Springdale, AR | General Support | $94,724 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,231,873 | $732,790 | $294,038 | 2 | $415,674 |
| 2020 | $13,231,767 | $1,143,139 | $1,201,036 | $325,569 | 1 | $70,537 |
About Ozark Guidance Center Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ozark Guidance Center Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Springdale, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $294K. Net investment income was $416K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ozark Guidance Center Foundation Inc is led by Laura Tyler, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; none of the 21 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Laura Tyler
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Johnson
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Cross
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Thornton
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Gardner
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David McBee
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Shaw
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donnie Davis
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Farris Deboard
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Head
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Brashears
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanie Hill
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Hatfield
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucilla Garrett
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Jones
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Morgenthaler
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Jones
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Spurlin
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Woodrow Accord
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerri Skaggs
Vice Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William M. Scheerer
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Chris Bockelman (2020) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Daniel Elrod (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Debbie Shinn (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Laura Bazyk (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy Kahanak (2020) — Trustee
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 Ozark Guidance Center Foundation Inc
How much does Ozark Guidance Center Foundation Inc give each year?
Ozark Guidance Center Foundation Inc gave $294K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $326K across 1 grant.
Where does Ozark Guidance Center Foundation Inc operate?
Ozark Guidance Center Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is Ozark Guidance Center Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ozark Guidance Center Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0566307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 29, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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