The Western Arkansas Youth Foundation

FORT SMITH, AR EIN: 71-0595665

TO ACCEPT, HOLD, INVEST, REINVEST AND ADMINISTER GIFTS, BEQUESTS, DEVISES, BENEFITS OF TRUST (BUT NOT TO ACT AS TRUSTEE OF ANY TRUST), AND PROPERTY OF ANY SORT, WITHOUT LIMITATION AS TO AMOUNT OF VALUE, AND TO USE, DISBURSE OR DONATE THE INCOME OR PRINCIPAL THEREOF EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF COMPREHENSIVE JUVENILE SERVICES, INC. AN ARKANSAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

Revenue

$167K

Net Investment Income

$37K

Expenses

$2K

About The Western Arkansas Youth Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Western Arkansas Youth Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in FORT SMITH, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $37K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1states

States

Cities

Fort Smith

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$176K$352K$528K$704K2020202120222024
Metric202420222021
Total Assets$1,968,580$1,585,532$1,427,500
Revenue$167,167$166,589$640,157
Expenses$1,799$8,557$25,549
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$36,835$5,108$4,296
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K0 grants20201 grants20210 grants20220 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
REX ANDERSONVICE-PRESIDENT1
NATHAN HURSTPRESIDENT1
JOHN FURNESSDIRECTOR1
ROBIN BOWLESDIRECTOR1
BELINDA SCOTTASSISTANT DIRECTOR40
JANICE JUSTICEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Western Arkansas Youth Foundation?

The Western Arkansas Youth Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in FORT SMITH, AR. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Western Arkansas Youth Foundation?

As of 2024, The Western Arkansas Youth Foundation holds $2.0M in total assets with $167K in annual revenue.

Where does The Western Arkansas Youth Foundation operate?

The Western Arkansas Youth Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas.

What is The Western Arkansas Youth Foundation's EIN?

The Western Arkansas Youth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0595665. 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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