Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families
Advocating for policies so every child in arkansas can have the best possible opportunities.
Arkansas Advocates For Children
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Visit www.aradvocates.orgAbout Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families
The mission of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is to ensure that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential. We serve as a voice for children at the Arkansas State Capitol and in Washington, D.C; gather and analyze data to support public policy that serves all children and families; and organize coalitions of diverse groups to drive change.
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Mission
Advocating for policies so every child in arkansas can have the best possible opportunities.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1977, it predates 82% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyArkansas Advocates for Children and Families is a registered human services nonprofit based in Little Rock, AR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its EIN is 710492205. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 710492205. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is located in Little Rock, AR, United States. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.
Based on official tax filings, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The mission of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is to ensure that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential. We serve as a voice for children at the Arkansas State Capitol and in Washington, D.C; gather and analyze data to support public policy that serves all children and families; and organize coalitions of diverse groups to drive change. Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1977.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 710492205, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ARKANSAS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 69 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 69 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1977
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families
- What is Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families?
- Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Little Rock, United States. The mission of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is to ensure that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential. We serve as a voice for children at the Arkansas State Capitol and in Washington, D.C; gather and analyze data to support public policy that serves all children and families; and organize coalitions of diverse groups to drive change.
- When was Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families founded?
- Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families was founded in 1977.
- Who leads Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families?
- Jennifer Ferguson serves as Deputy Director.
- Where is Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families located?
- Headquartered in Little Rock, AR, United States.
- What is Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families trustworthy?
- Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 710492205.
- What is Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families's website?
- http://www.aradvocates.org