Southern Arkansas University Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Magnolia, Arkansas, registered in 1981, with $7,548,703 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$7.5M
▲ 13.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.5M
Net assets
$50.8M
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 Southern Arkansas University Foundation Inc— 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 Southern Arkansas University Foundation Inc: 175 mo reserves · +54% margin earns a B+ 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 Southern Arkansas University Foundation Inc— 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 Southern Arkansas University Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $2.8M (FY2013) to $7.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
53.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$50.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$50.8M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,548,703▲13.8% | $3,482,416▼25.5% | $50,751,147▲8.7% | $50,751,147▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $6,630,793▼12.8% | $4,671,583▲48.5% | $46,684,860▲4.5% | $46,684,860▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,602,543▲2.2% | $3,144,989▼35.0% | $44,674,942▲11.1% | $44,674,942▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,441,726▲72.2% | $4,837,922▲120% | $40,217,388▲7.1% | $40,217,388▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,321,448▼17.9% | $2,201,339▼4.0% | $37,552,408▲6.0% | $37,552,408▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,262,941▲7.3% | $2,292,948▼19.3% | $35,432,299▲9.1% | $35,432,299▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,906,741▼18.5% | $2,839,989▲16.2% | $32,462,299▲6.8% | $32,462,299▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,023,694▲45.4% | $2,444,406▲8.4% | $30,395,547▲13.3% | $30,395,547▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,142,734▲39.2% | $2,255,738▼18.5% | $26,816,259▲7.6% | $26,816,259▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,975,463▼17.3% | $2,766,822▲58.2% | $24,929,263▲0.8% | $25,005,263▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,597,372▲30.0% | $1,749,286▼25.5% | $24,720,610▲8.1% | $24,820,610▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,766,517 | $2,349,263▼45.2% | $22,872,524▲1.9% | $23,122,524▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,289,705▲93.7% | $22,455,270▼3.1% | $22,705,270▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,215,152▲47.2% | $23,163,449▲3.2% | $23,572,949▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,504,517 | $22,440,632 | $22,600,132 | 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.
107 grants to Southern Arkansas University Foundation Inc totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $12,503 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Delek us corporate support in honor of davin guzman and adam simmons | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | For the warnock travel endowment | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | For the warnock student travel endowment | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $8,695 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $325,600 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | John and kim mcfarland scholarships | 2021 | $76,594 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $26,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2021 | $20,000 |
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Data for Southern Arkansas University Foundation Inc (EIN 71-0549140) 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.