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Arkansas Childrens Inc

EIN 81-0801296 · Little Rock, AR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak19 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Only 0% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

WE CHAMPION CHILDREN BY MAKING THEM BETTER TODAY AND HEALTHIER TOMORROW.ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S WILL FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM HEALTHCARE DELIVERY FOR THE CHILDREN OF ARKANSAS AND BEYOND. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S CORE VALUES ARE THE ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES THAT HIGHLIGHT OUR REGARD FOR EACH OTHER AND THOSE WE SERVE:SAFETY: WE ARE VIGILANT ABOUT CREATING AN ERROR-FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND TEAM MEMBERS.TEAMWORK: WE DEMONSTRATE ACTIONABLE CARE AND CONCERN FOR PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND TEAM MEMBERS.COMPASSION: WE COORDINATE, COMMUNICATE, COOPERATE, AND COLLABORATE TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR OUR PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND TEAM MEMBERS.EXCELLENCE: WE ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS AND SERVE WITH DISTINCTION IN ORDER TO BE THE BEST.SAFETY AND EXCELLENCE FRAME OUR WORK. TEAMWORK AND COMPASSION PLACE PEOPLE AT THE CENTER OF ALL WE DO.

Income
$38.3 million
Spending
$42.4 million
Spent on programs
0%
Reserves
-7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
147
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$2.7 million, president/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

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 357% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    0% of spending went to programs.

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 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 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 (1)
  1. $22,500 spent. THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED, AND SHALL BE OPERATED, EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST INC., ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, INC., ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE, ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S CARE NETWORK, AND OTHER AFFILIATES AND THEREBY TO IMPROVE AND PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS AND TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INCLUDING BY:CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.A. SERVING AS THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT MEMBER OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS;B. OVERSEEING AND COORDINATING THE GOVERNANCE, POLICY MAKING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS;C. PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND/OR OTHER SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS;D. SERVING AS THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT MEMBER OF ONE OR MORE OTHER NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS, AND AS THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT SHAREHOLDER, MEMBER OR OTHER OWNER OF FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS CORPORATIONS OR OTHER ENTITIES, THAT OPERATE IN FURTHERANCE AND SUPPORT OF THE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION AND THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS; AND E. SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH HEREIN, ENGAGING IN ANY AND ALL ACTS OR ACTIVITIES, AND EXERCISING ALL SUCH POWERS, RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO AND IN FURTHERANCE OF ACCOMPLISHING THE FOREGOING PURPOSES.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LONG-RANGE PLANNING, MANAGEMENT, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ITS AFFILIATES IN FURTHERANCE OF THEIR MISSIONS.

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 January 2016.

    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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