University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
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University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute at a glance
In short: University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute gave $75K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,500
- -31.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $181,293,278
- +5.4% 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.
How to apply to University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
Who University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arkansas Community Foundation ($55K). Together the top 2 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2020) to $75K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Community Foundation Little Rock, AR | Funding for Conway Co. School Counts, Scholarship Endowment | $55,000 |
| Arkansas PBS Foundation Conway, AR | To collaborate with the Arkansas educational television commission that is essential to educating and engaging voters on key issues | $20,000 |
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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 | $181,293,278 | $3,679,296 | $7,997,573 | $75,000 | 2 | $1,368,601 |
| 2024 | $171,924,068 | $3,789,174 | $7,619,670 | $55,000 | 1 | $1,204,693 |
| 2023 | $160,612,336 | $4,871,684 | $7,532,811 | $55,000 | 1 | $760,153 |
| 2022 | $158,979,621 | $3,082,730 | $6,343,411 | $55,000 | 1 | $407,168 |
| 2021 | $171,902,640 | $2,581,792 | $5,985,742 | $55,000 | 1 | $190,128 |
| 2020 | $135,367,554 | $2,597,934 | $6,768,262 | $55,000 | 1 | $821,137 |
About University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
Based on IRS filings
University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Morrilton, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $181.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is led by Janet Harris, Executive Director & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet Harris
Executive Director & CEO
Chief Programs & Marketing Officer → Chief Programs & Marketi, 2021
Chief Programs & Marketi → Executive Director & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $211K (2025)
Deborah Baldwin
Chair & Director
Vice Chair & Director → Chair & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Freddie Black
Vice Chair & Director
Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisenne Rockefeller
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob McKuin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deacue Fields
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gus Vratsinas
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Willenberg
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Ward
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Cathey
Corporate Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer → Corporate Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$149K (2023) → $168K (2025)
James Carder Hawkins
Chief Strategy Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$160K (2023) → $162K (2025)
Ladonna Cole
Controller
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$87K (2024) → $99K (2025)
Marcia Walker
Corporate Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Stephanie Gardner (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Allison Brucker (2022–2024) — Corporate Secretary
- Former: Mandy Osburn (2020–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Mark Cochran (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Marta Loyd (2020–2022) — Executive Director & CEO
- Former: Randy Veach (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Matt Waller (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Paulette Smith (2020–2021) — Corporate Secretary
- Former: Stacy Leeds (2020–2021) — Former Vice Chancellor for Economic Development
- Former: Jill Beall (2020) — Former Chief Financial Officer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $211K, to Janet Harris (Executive Director/CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
How much does University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute give each year?
University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute gave $75K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $55K across 1 grant.
How large is University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute?
University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute reported $181.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute?
University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Morrilton, AR. It holds $181.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute operate?
University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute's EIN?
University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2156951. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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