Southern Bancorp Capital Partners
Southern Bancorp Capital Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The organization operates as a financial development and lending partner, working to create economic opportunities in distressed rural communities through programs and grants that provide asset building and community development services to disadvantaged rural areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49.0M
+11.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$332K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$332K
+0.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Creating economic opportunities in distressed rural communities.
The organization's primary focus areas include:
- Community Development Services to disadvantaged rural communities
- Asset Building Services for disadvantaged rural communities
- Lending Programs including small business loans, microloans, mortgages, and consumer loans in underserved communities
- Financial Education and support services
Grantmaking
Southern Bancorp Capital Partners makes grants to support its mission. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization operates in Arkansas and Mississippi, with a particular emphasis on distressed rural communities in these states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenues: $4,407,413
- Total Expenses: $3,709,618
- Total Assets: $48,993,651
- Number of Employees: 12
2023 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $7.08 million
- Expenses: $3.63 million
- Total Assets: $43.9 million
- Total Liabilities: $12.2 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $48,993,651 | $43,927,370 | $41,114,876 |
| Revenue | $4,407,413 | $7,082,881 | $3,481,550 |
| Expenses | $3,709,618 | $3,629,480 | $2,768,624 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $229,197 | $202,088 | $101,432 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Southern Bancorp Capital Partners
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Arkadelphia Promise Foundation ($332,146).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARKADELPHIA PROMISE FOUNDATION ARKADELPHIA, AR | EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS | $332,146 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Darrin Williams – CEO of Southern Bancorp, Inc.
Dominik Mjartan – CEO of Southern Bancorp Community Partners
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA GAMBRELL | CHAIR | 1 | $2,000 |
| CLARK TENNYSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,000 |
| RAYMOND CHRISTMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,000 |
| DARRYL SWINTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,000 |
| TOM PITTMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,000 |
| AURELIA JONES-TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,000 |
| DARRIN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| HENRY TORRES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMANDA JOHNSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $2,000 |
| KENYA DAVENPORT | PRESIDENT - INCOMING | 40 | — |
| RALPH BROWN | HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYE | 40 | $168,739 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2023 – CDFI Equitable Recovery Program Funding**
Southern Bancorp Community Partners was awarded $4.9 million through the U.S. Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund as part of the CDFI Equitable Recovery Program. This funding was designated to support lending and investments in financially underserved communities across Arkansas and Mississippi markets. The award was part of $1.73 billion in grants distributed to 603 CDFIs nationwide to help low- and moderate-income communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and invest in long-term prosperity.
Southern Bancorp, Inc., Southern Bancorp Community Partners awarded nearly**2015 – Capital Raise for Loan Fund Expansion**
Southern Bancorp Community Partners announced it had raised $2.5 million in new capital, with the Arkansas Community Foundation leading an investor group with a $1 million contribution. The organization was working toward a $5 million capital goal to expand its revolving loan fund and provide more flexible and innovative financial services to underserved communities.
Southern Bancorp, Inc., Southern Bancorp Community Partners awarded nearlyFrequently Asked Questions
What does Southern Bancorp Capital Partners fund?
**Mission:** Creating economic opportunities in distressed rural communities. The organization's primary focus areas include: • **Community Development Services** to disadvantaged rural communities • **Asset Building Services** for disadvantaged rural communities • **Lending Programs** including small business loans, microloans, mortgages, and consumer loans in underserved communities • **Financial Education** and support services
How do I apply for a grant from Southern Bancorp Capital Partners?
Southern Bancorp Capital Partners makes grants to support its mission. Recent grant activity includes: • **Arkadelphia Promise Foundation** (2024): $332,146 for education scholarships The organization also raises capital to expand its revolving loan fund. As of September 2015, the organization had raised $2.5 million toward a goal of $5 million to expand lending capacity in underserved communities in Arkansas and Mississippi.
Where does Southern Bancorp Capital Partners make grants?
The organization operates in Arkansas and Mississippi, with a particular emphasis on distressed rural communities in these states.
What size grants does Southern Bancorp Capital Partners award?
In 2024, Southern Bancorp Capital Partners awarded 1 grants totaling $332K — an average of about $332K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Southern Bancorp Capital Partners's EIN?
Southern Bancorp Capital Partners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1766093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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