Arkansas Policy Foundation
Arkansas Policy Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
SEE FORM 990, PART III, QUESTION 1
About
TWENTY-FOUR (24) RESEARCH MEMOS WERE DISTRIBUTED IN 2018. THEY EXAMINED THE ECONOMY, FISCAL POLICY, AND EDUCATIONAL ISSUES. THESE INCLUDED (ECONOMY) ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN ARKANSAS AND THE STATE OF THE U.S. EXPANSION IN ITS NINTH YEAR; EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT; INCOME GROWTH IN ARKANSAS; (FISCAL POLICY) STATE GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, REORGANIZATION, AND TRANSFORMATION; PERFORMANCE-BASED PAY; STRATEGIC PLANS; MISSION STATEMENTS; ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY; STATE CAPITAL GAINS, GROCERY TAX AND INCOME TAX RATES; SPENDING ALTERNATIVES; (EDUCATION REFORM)CHARTER SCHOOLS; SCHOOL CHOICE; THE LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; ENROLLMENT; ADMINSITRATIVE PAY; 529 SAVINGS PLANS; CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT; AND EDUCATONAL MARKETS. THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES ITS RESEARCH THROUGH ITS WEBSITE (WWW.ARKANSASPOLICYFOUNDATION.ORG) AND THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES ITS RESEARCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE FOUNDATION HAS DISTRIBUTED DICTIONARIES TO ARKANSAS STUDENTS SINCE 2005. THE FOUNDATION SPONSORED PUBLIC FORUMS IN 2018 AS PART OF ITS MISSION TO ENCOURAGE CITIZENSHIP. AN EDUCATION FORUM WAS HELD IN AUGUST IN LITLE ROCK. A FISCAL POLICY FORUM WAS HELD IN NOVEMBER IN LITTLE ROCK, AND GAVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK POLICYMAKERS QUESTIONS ABOUT TAX AND SPENDING PRACTICES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PARTICIPATED IN TWO OTHER EVENTS SPONSORED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON THE TOPICS OF STATE GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND EDUCATION'S ROLE IN ESCAPING POVERTY. ADMISSION TO FORUMS IS FREE. THE FOUNDATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO FOSTER CITIZENSHIP AMONG ARKANSANS. THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING BOARD INCLUDES AN ECONOMIST, RETIRED K-12 ADMINISTRATOR, INSURANCE AGENT, TWO PHYSICIANS, A FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE, AN INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL, AND FOUR BUSINESSMEN. THE FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES WITH CIVIC AND COMMUNITY GROUPS, INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS TO SERVICE CLUBS.VISIBILITYARKANSAS AND OUTSTATE MEDIA CITED THE FOUNDATION'S RESEARCH IN 2018. THE COMBINED CIRCULATION OF ARKANSAS MEDIA CITATIONS EXCEEDED 2 MILLION. THE FOUNDATION WAS ALSO CITED BY MEDIA IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. REFERENCES INCLUDED NEWS ARTICLES, ESSAYS AND OPINION PIECES. THE FOUNDATION'S SITE INCLUDES A VISIBILITY-MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS FEATURE THAT LISTS MEDIA CITATIONS. MEDIA INCLUDED THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE; ARKANSAS BUSINESS; ARKANSAS NEWS; BENTON COUNTY DAILY RECORD; CITY WIRE; CONWAY LOG CABIN DEMOCRAT; EL DORADO NEWS TIMES; JONESBORO SUN; NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TIMES; AND TALK BUSINESS. THE LITTLE ROCK CBS AFFILIATE REPORTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S RESEARCH ON BLACK YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT.NEWS MEDIA ARE BASED IN ALL REGIONS (CENTRAL, NORTHEAST, NORTHWEST, SOUTH) OF ARKANSAS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “The arkansas policy foundation is a not-for-profit think tank that conducts research and analyzes the impact of public policies on the people of arkansas. the foundation was founded in 1995 and emphasizes the importance of education and fiscal policies while encouraging citizenship.the foundation distributes research memos and reports via news media and the internet, and hosts and participates in public forums.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “See form 990, part iii, question 1”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is AR, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 111 CENTER STREET SUITE 1200, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72201.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2019 reports a total of 1 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $16,043.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1995.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $79,852 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $808 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.