XI Educational Foundation of AR
To provide resources for educational purposes for college students enrolled at the university of Arkansas.
XI Educational Foundation of AR at a glance
In short: XI Educational Foundation of AR gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $998,888
- +6.2% 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.
Who XI Educational Foundation of AR funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was XI Corporation of Arkansas Inc ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How XI Educational Foundation of AR 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $180K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| XI Corporation of Arkansas Inc Fayetteville, AR | Educational Services | $50,000 |
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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 | $998,888 | $139,674 | $98,341 | $50,000 | 1 | $19,317 |
| 2024 | $940,569 | $112,627 | $105,393 | $50,000 | 1 | $40,561 |
| 2023 | $957,010 | $266,132 | $249,341 | $179,627 | 2 | $35,410 |
| 2022 | $925,296 | $182,332 | $98,064 | $56,750 | 2 | $5,221 |
| 2021 | $845,298 | $132,966 | $77,614 | $50,000 | 1 | $62,246 |
About XI Educational Foundation of AR
Based on IRS filings
XI Educational Foundation of AR is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $999K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
XI Educational Foundation of AR is led by Cody Kees, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cody Kees
President
Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Hileman
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Slabaugh
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Schoettlin
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robby Tiffee
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Johnson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Johnson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rob Tiffee (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 XI Educational Foundation of AR
How much does XI Educational Foundation of AR give each year?
XI Educational Foundation of AR gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is XI Educational Foundation of AR?
XI Educational Foundation of AR reported $999K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $140K.
What is XI Educational Foundation of AR?
XI Educational Foundation of AR is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Little Rock, AR. It holds $999K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does XI Educational Foundation of AR operate?
XI Educational Foundation of AR has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is XI Educational Foundation of AR's EIN?
XI Educational Foundation of AR's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1694477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work XI Educational Foundation of AR funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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