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Ozark Opportunities Inc

EIN 71-0407485 · Harrison, AR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO RENDER CONSTRUCTIVE CIVIC SERVICE, INCLUDING THE SPONSORSHIP OF SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC PROJECTS FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND THE CITIZENS OF THE OZARKS SITUATED IN BAXTER, BOONE, MARION, NEWTON, SEARCY, AND VAN BUREN COUNTIES IN ARKANSAS.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$5.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
155
Volunteers
633
Highest pay
$156,509, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 February 28, 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 (5)
  1. $3.6 million spent. CHILDREN'S SERVICES INCLUDING THE HEAD START PROGRAM AND ARKANSAS BETTER CHANCE PROGRAM, WHICH ITS OBJECTIVES ARE TO PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS BY ENHANCING CHILDREN'S COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
  2. $899,140 spent. HELP LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE, INCLUDING THE ELDERLY, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND YOUNG CHILDREN, MEET THE COSTS OF HOME ENERGY NEEDS.
  3. $476,015 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES TO A SIX-COUNTY AREA TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME AND ELDERLY FAMILIES.
  4. $264,453 spent. THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES AID TO CHILD AND ADULT CARE INSTITUTIONS AND FAMILY OR GROUP DAY CARE HOMES FOR THE PROVISION OF NUTRITIOUS MEALS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELLNESS, HEALTHY GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN, AS WELL AS THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF OLDER ADULTS AND CHRONICALLY IMPAIRED DISABLED PERSONS.
  5. THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES AID TO CHILD AND ADULT CARE INSTITUTIONS AND FAMILY OR GROUP DAY CARE HOMES FOR THE PROVISION OF NUTRITIOUS MEALS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELLNESS, HEALTHY GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN, AS WELL AS THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF OLDER ADULTS AND CHRONICALLY IMPAIRED DISABLED PERSONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending February 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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