University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Morrilton, Arkansas, registered in 2005, with $3,789,174 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.8M
▼ 22.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$7.6M
Net assets
$171.4M
Employees
93
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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. For University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute: 83% to programs · $25 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. 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 University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute: 270 mo reserves · -101% margin earns a F 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. For University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. 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 University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $8.4M (FY2013) to $3.8M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-101.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$171.9M
Total liabilities
$564K
Net assets
$171.4M
Salaries & benefits
$3.0M
40% of expenses
Board members
9
4 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,789,174▼22.2% | $7,619,670▲1.2% | $171,359,664▲7.0% | $171,924,068▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,871,684▲58.0% | $7,532,811▲18.8% | $160,097,849▲1.1% | $160,612,336▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,082,730▲19.4% | $6,343,411▲6.0% | $158,419,058▼7.1% | $158,979,621▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,581,792▼0.6% | $5,985,742▼11.6% | $170,443,655▲27.1% | $171,902,640▲27.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,597,934▼97.9% | $6,768,262▲1.1% | $134,105,664▼2.8% | $135,367,554▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $126,058,411▲6869% | $6,693,994▲2.5% | $137,919,002▲645% | $138,403,289▲632% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,808,882▼83.5% | $6,528,599▲1.0% | $18,501,310▼20.3% | $18,918,039▼20.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $10,955,872▲480% | $6,460,783▼4.8% | $23,221,027▲24.0% | $23,740,244▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,887,373▼77.6% | $6,786,232▲6.3% | $18,725,938▼33.7% | $19,161,818▼33.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $8,418,460 | $6,384,221▼2.4% | $28,236,080▲7.7% | $28,623,522▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,539,029▼10.1% | $26,211,108▼15.1% | $26,727,100▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $7,275,573 | $30,858,967 | $31,273,015 | 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.
Highest-paid: Janet Harris — $191,875 (2.52% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Harris | Executive Director/ceo | 40 | $191,875 |
| James Carder Hawkins | Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $159,984 |
| Shawn Cathey | Corporate Treasurer | 40 | $148,955 |
| Ladonna Cole | Controller | 40 | $87,392 |
| Allison Brucker | Corporate Secretary | 40 | — |
| Bob Mckuin | Director | 1 | — |
| Carla Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Deacue Fields | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Deborah Baldwin | Chair and Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Stephanie Gardner | Director | 1 | — |
| Freddie Black | Vice Chair and Director | 1 | — |
| Gus Vratsinas | Director | 1 | — |
| Lisa Willenberg | Director | 1 | — |
| Ms Lisenne Rockefeller | Secretary and Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Belmar Cloud Consulting Corp | Salesforce Software Implementation Servi | $264,420 |
6 grants to University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute totaling $31K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcare | General support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | General support in memory of dr. milo shult | 2019 | $2,500 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2019 | $2,500 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Gala for life | 2018 | $9,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Hematology/oncology bone marrow transplant program | 2018 | $2,500 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Gala for life | 2017 | $9,000 |
1 grant totaling $55K in FY2023. All grants made by University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Funding for conway co. school counts, scholarship endowment | $55,000 |
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Data for University of Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Institute (EIN 20-2156951) 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.