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Heart of Arkansas United Way

EIN 71-0329790 · Little Rock, AR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY SERVES OUR COMMUNITY IN THREE PRIMARY WAYS: WE INVEST IN PROGRAMS THAT MAKE A MEASURABLE IMPACT. WE WORK TO UNDERSTAND THE KEY NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH, AND STRATEGICALLY FUND THOSE PROGRAMS WHICH ARE MAKING THE BIGGEST IMPACT. OUR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF TRAINED LOCAL VOLUNTEERS WHO REVIEW PROGRAMS AND THE AGENCIES THAT LEAD THEM TO ENSURE EVERY DOLLAR IS MAKING AN IMPACT. WE ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY IN MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER SERVICE. WE WORK ALONGSIDE COMPANIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO DEEPEN OUR IMPACT IN OUR KEY FUNDED AREAS WITHIN EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTH. WE DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS TO LEAD IN KEY INITIATIVES. WE WORK WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND LOCAL SCHOOLS TO DIRECTLY ADDRESS COMMUNITY CHALLENGES.

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
51 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
5
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$191,869, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 51.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 64% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

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

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. PROGRAM EXPENSES RELATED TO UNITED WAY ORGANIZATIONS AND ALLOCATIONS TO RELATED UNITED WAY AGENCIES. OUR 2024 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT CYCLE AWARDED $375,000 TO 21 ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $270,116 spent. DIRECT PAYMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS FOR NATURAL GAS HEATING ASSISTANCE. ACTUAL PAYMENTS WERE APPLIED TO THE ACCOUNT BY SUMMIT UTILITIES. WE SERVED 1167 INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $54,560 spent. THE MARCH 31 DISASTER FUNDS THAT WERE UNSOLICITED DONATIONS WERE RESTRICTED FOR LONG TERM RECOVERY. HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY EXPENSED $54,560 TO REPAIR 7 HOMES DAMAGED BY THE TORNADO.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1960.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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