Arkansas Tech University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Russellville, Arkansas, registered in 1982, with $5,637,835 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.6M
▼ 41.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$8.4M
Net assets
$54.2M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Arkansas Tech University Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Arkansas Tech University Foundation: 78 mo reserves · -49% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Arkansas Tech University Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Arkansas Tech University Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $2.9M (FY2013) to $5.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-48.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$64.6M
Total liabilities
$10.4M
Net assets
$54.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,637,835▼41.3% | $8,392,362▲33.8% | $54,207,068▼1.3% | $64,632,279▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $9,609,711▲429% | $6,272,171▲84.0% | $54,907,719▲12.1% | $63,858,641▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,816,524▼88.1% | $3,409,017▲20.8% | $48,965,844▲4.1% | $57,906,367▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $15,233,363▲309% | $2,823,080▲27.3% | $47,030,337▲9.5% | $54,871,216▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,726,139▼44.9% | $2,218,141▲21.8% | $42,935,351▲16.9% | $53,279,781▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $6,765,509▼24.2% | $1,821,118▼6.8% | $36,725,844▲12.9% | $42,991,529▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $8,929,385▲118% | $1,954,663▼23.1% | $32,543,202▲12.7% | $38,185,742▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,104,065▼3.2% | $2,541,656▲7.0% | $28,876,688▲12.6% | $33,252,226▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,239,849▲7.2% | $2,376,368▲34.2% | $25,653,189▲18.6% | $29,518,882▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,955,056▼1.6% | $1,771,162▲12.9% | $21,630,973▲2.7% | $24,876,479▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,021,325▲39.8% | $1,568,246▼7.7% | $21,054,869▲10.1% | $24,452,198▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,877,169 | $1,699,726▲36.1% | $19,117,891▲18.8% | $22,741,629▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,249,258▼51.9% | $16,087,606▲12.5% | $19,059,004▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,596,729▲57.2% | $14,294,077▼2.7% | $16,964,770▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,651,977 | $14,687,800 | $17,329,137 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
90 grants to Arkansas Tech University Foundation totaling $5.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Fall 2024 scholarship tuition and book payments (see attachments) | 2024 | $98,969 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Spring 2025 scholarship tuition and book payments (see attachments) | 2024 | $92,837 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Summer 2025 scholarship tuition and book payments (see attachments) | 2024 | $50,727 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To establishment and use for the harold and jackie neal scholarship program to award annual scholarships to deserving arkansas tech university students (to be know as "neal scholars") | 2024 | $43,202 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,696 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $4,011,600 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Spring 2024 scholarship tuition and book payments (see attachments) | 2023 | $119,055 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Fall 2023 scholarship tuition and book payments (see attachments) | 2023 | $88,001 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Summer 2024 scholarship tuition and book payments (see attachments) | 2023 | $55,534 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $52,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To establishment and use for the harold and jackie neal scholarship program to award annual scholarships to deserving arkansas tech university students (to be know as "neal scholars") | 2023 | $40,886 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $7,200 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,099 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Fall 2022 scholarship tuition payments for students (see attachments) | 2022 | $47,738 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Spring 2023 scholarship tuition payments (see attachments) | 2022 | $44,830 |
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Data for Arkansas Tech University Foundation (EIN 71-0561120) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.