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Central Arkansas Development Council

To provide services to low income individuals.

Central Arkansas Development

Community Development Benton, AR EIN 710388673 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Central Arkansas Development Council

Central Arkansas Development Council is a private non-profit Community Action Agency. CADC is a local force in the War on Poverty.

Founded
Headquarters
Benton, AR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S30Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1966

Mission

To provide services to low income individuals.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S30Z
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Central Arkansas Development Council is a registered community development nonprofit based in Benton, AR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 710388673. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $64M in annual revenue. 131 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Central Arkansas Development Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 89/100.

Central Arkansas Development Council is located in Benton, AR, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.

Based on official tax filings, Central Arkansas Development Council has $64M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Central Arkansas Development Council is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $64M in annual revenue. The organization has 131 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Central Arkansas Development Council. 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.

Central Arkansas Development Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Central Arkansas Development Council profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Central Arkansas Development Council is a private non-profit Community Action Agency. CADC is a local force in the War on Poverty. Central Arkansas Development Council is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Central Arkansas Development Council's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $64M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Central Arkansas Development Council are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Central Arkansas Development Council is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 710388673, 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.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

RA
Randy Morris
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alberta J••••
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Allie G••••
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Annette J••••••
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Annette P•••
BOARD CHAIR
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Ashley S•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Beverly M••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Brenda P•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Carlton H•••
BOARD MEMBER
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Charles G••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Darlene S••••••••••••
BOARD VICE-C
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Dee C••
BOARD MEMBER
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Deloris A••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Dr P•• D••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Dr R•••• T•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Ed A••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Ed D•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Erika B••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Ethan D•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Jason Y••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Jeraldine S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Johnathon B••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Johnnie M•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Kimberly C••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KY
Kyshia J••••••
BOARD MEMBER
LA
Laketa G••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$64.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Central Arkansas Development Council offers assistance to families through winter months - thv11.com
Dec 2025
www.thv11.com
Central Arkansas Development Council to give away free food in Pulaski County. Here’s where - KARK
Sep 2025
www.kark.com
Form filed
$82.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Central Arkansas Development Council to stop managing senior centers amid funding crisis - KATV
May 2024
katv.com
Central Arkansas Development Council opening applications for Low-Income Home Energy Assis - KATV
Jan 2024
katv.com
Form filed
$72.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Central Arkansas Development Council: 'We don't want to be the best kept secret in Southwest Arkansas' - SWARK Today
Dec 2023
swark.today
Form filed
$63.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Central Arkansas Development Council helping people pay high power bills - KSLA
Jul 2022
www.ksla.com
Form filed
$60.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$48.5M revenue
FY2020
PROPUBLICA
Central Arkansas Development Council to provide assistance for rent, mortgage, water payments - thv11.com
Jun 2020
www.thv11.com
Form filed
$45.5M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$40.9M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$34.1M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$35.2M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Central Arkansas Development Council This page 87 $64.2 million -
Missouri Ozarks Community Action Inc 89 $13.6 million -
Calvin Community 89 $11.1 million -
Mobilization for Justice Inc 89 $24.2 million -
Memphis River Parks Partnership Inc 89 $10.8 million -
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois 89 $45.4 million 0%
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside 89 $15.1 million -
Abilities in Motion 89 $40.5 million -
Capper Foundation 89 $17.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 131 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Central Arkansas Development Council

What is Central Arkansas Development Council?
Central Arkansas Development Council is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Benton, United States. Central Arkansas Development Council is a private non-profit Community Action Agency. CADC is a local force in the War on Poverty.
When was Central Arkansas Development Council founded?
Central Arkansas Development Council was founded in 1967.
Who leads Central Arkansas Development Council?
Randy Morris serves as CEO.
Where is Central Arkansas Development Council located?
Headquartered in Benton, United States.
What is Central Arkansas Development Council's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Central Arkansas Development Council trustworthy?
Central Arkansas Development Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Central Arkansas Development Council's registration number?
IRS EIN: 710388673.
What is Central Arkansas Development Council's website?
http://www.cadc.com