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Arkansas Forestry Association

EIN 71-0262084 · Little Rock, AR

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What it says it does

ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF FORESTRY

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)

MEETINGS - MEETINGS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO PROVIDE MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIAL/EDUCATIONAL INTERACTION. TRAINING AND AWARENESS WORKSHOPS FOR ITS APPX 1100 MEMBERS
TREE FARM - ASSISTANCE TO ARKANSAS LANDOWNERS IN MANAGEMENT OF FORESTLANDS INCLUDING PROPERTY INSPECTIONS BY ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERS FOR OVER 1700 LANDOWNERS
NEWSLETTER - MONTHLY NEWSLETTER PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE INDUSTRY, FEDERAL AND STATE ISSUES AND CURRENT EVENTS AS WELL AS AN E-MAIL LETTER.
LEGISLATIVE REPORTS - PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH REPORTS FOR CURRENT AND PENDING LEGISLATION AFFECTING THE MEMBERSHIP DURING ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS REWARD PROGRAMS - ONGOING PROGRAMS OFFERING CASH REWARDS TO DISCOURAGE FOREST ARSON, TIMBER THEFT AND EQUIPMENT VANDALISM. SAFETY PROGRAMS - INFORMATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR LOGGERS AND DRIVERS. TOURS - SPONSORED TOURS OF ARKANSAS' FORESTS FOR STUDENTS, MEDIA AND REPRESENTATIVES.
LEGISLATIVE REPORTS - PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH REPORTS FOR CURRENT AND PENDING LEGISLATION AFFECTING THE MEMBERSHIP DURING ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS REWARD PROGRAMS - ONGOING PROGRAMS OFFERING CASH REWARDS TO DISCOURAGE FOREST ARSON, TIMBER THEFT AND EQUIPMENT VANDALISM. SAFETY PROGRAMS - INFORMATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR LOGGERS AND DRIVERS. TOURS - SPONSORED TOURS OF ARKANSAS' FORESTS FOR STUDENTS, MEDIA AND REPRESENTATIVES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1956.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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