VCC Cares Inc
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VCC Cares Inc at a glance
In short: VCC Cares Inc gave $175K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $175,000
- +69.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +69.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $109,994
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who VCC Cares Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church ($25K). Together the top 7 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How VCC Cares Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). 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 $25K (2020) to $219K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Little Rock, AR | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundati Tampa, FL | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Community Connections Conway, AR | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Variety the Childrens Charity Austin, TX | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Childrens Shelter Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Childrens Protection Center Little Rock, AR | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Immerse Arkansas Little Rock, AR | General Operations | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,994 | $192,656 | $176,500 | $175,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $93,838 | $126,486 | $123,500 | $103,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $90,852 | $127,087 | $142,000 | $123,500 | 11 |
| 2022 | $105,765 | $236,812 | $204,700 | $198,500 | 10 |
| 2021 | $73,653 | $178,099 | $229,300 | $219,300 | 10 |
| 2020 | $124,854 | $30,525 | $31,184 | $25,000 | 2 |
About VCC Cares Inc
Based on IRS filings
VCC Cares Inc is a public charity, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $110K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $175K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
VCC Cares Inc is led by K. Derek Alley, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
K. Derek Alley
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Irons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Horani
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haitham K. Alley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrianna Alley
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Raouf Kassissieh (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Foster Pollock (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Sam K. Alley (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Wayne K. Alley (2020–2022) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about VCC Cares Inc
How much does VCC Cares Inc give each year?
VCC Cares Inc gave $175K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $104K across 7 grants.
What is VCC Cares Inc's typical grant size?
VCC Cares Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does VCC Cares Inc give grants?
VCC Cares Inc gives mostly in Arkansas: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and Texas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (3 grants).
Does VCC Cares Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of VCC Cares Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are VCC Cares Inc's largest grantees?
VCC Cares Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church ($25,000), Special Operations Warrior Foundati ($25,000) and Community Connections ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is VCC Cares Inc?
VCC Cares Inc reported $110K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $193K.
What is VCC Cares Inc's EIN?
VCC Cares Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4687271. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
Live grants for the work VCC Cares Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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