Nonprofit · EIN 45-5220405
ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND
Tax-exempt · FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $160,554 | $4,799 | $155,755 | $825,435 | $50,000 | $775,435 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $25,961 | $2,349 | $23,612 | $688,726 | $50,000 | $638,726 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $110,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $50,554
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,247
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,400
- Program services (functional)
- $4,799
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $688,726
- Total assets, end of year
- $825,435
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $50,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $775,435
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $775,435
- Gross receipts
- $495,307
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- AR
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH MAYNARD | CHAIRMAN, EX Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| BRENDA VASSAUR-TAYLOR | DIRECTOR, PR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH MAYNARD | CHAIRMAN, EX Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| BRENDA VASSAUR-TAYLOR | DIRECTOR, PR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 8068, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703-0001
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- PO Box 8068, Fayetteville AR 72703
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRENDA VASSAUR-TAYLOR, PO BOX 8068, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Brenda Vassaur-Taylor, PO Box 8068, Fayetteville AR 72703
- Signed the 990
- BRENDA VASSAUR-TAYLOR, DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (479) 527-0006
- Return prepared by
- LAW OFFICE OF BRENDA VASSAUR TAYLOR PA
Mission
ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND, INC. (AEDF) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION OF THE ECONOMIC RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF EVERY ARKANSAN BY SPECIFICALLY ASSISTING IN THE LEGAL DEFENSE OF THEIR ECONOMIC LIBERTY FROM OVER TAXATION, EXCESSIVE GOVERNMENT REGULATION, AND AN UNCHECKED LEGAL SYSTEM. AEDF WORKS TO EDUCATE AND EXPOSE THE PUBLIC TO ILLEGAL, UNJUST, AND WRONGFUL 1) EXACTION OF TAXES AND THE TAX POLICIES THAT PRODUCE THEM; 2) ANTI-BUSINESS AND JOB-KILLING REGULATIONS; AND 3) UNFAIR AND UNPREDICTABLE CIVIL INJUSTICE WITHIN OUR CURRENT JUDICIAL SYSTEM. WE PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE AND INVOLVEMENT FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO ALLOW THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS TO PROCEED FAIRLY AND FAVORABLY TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC FREEDOM FOR ALL. BASED IN FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS, WE REGULARLY MONITOR LOCAL AND STATE-WIDE ISSUES AND THE ACTIVITY OF OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ARKANSANS WITH A FREE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT WHICH ALLOWS ALL CITIZENS TO RISE FAIRLY 'UP THE ECONOMIC LADDER.' AEDF
Program accomplishments
- THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND MONITORS LOCAL AND STATE COMMITTEES, BOARDS, LEGISLATIVE BODIES, AND THE COURTS TO INSURE THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS NOT ONLY KNOW, BUT UNDERSTAND THE ECONOMIC IMPACT THAT THESE ENTITIES HAVE ON EACH OF US. FAIR AND OPEN CREATION, IMPLEMENTATION, AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE ACTIONS OF THESE ENTITIES ARE OUR PRIMARY CONCERNS. WE NOT ONLY EDUCATE, BUT ALSO LITIGATE WHEN STANDARDS ARE NOT MET, OBFUSCATION OCCURS, AND WHEN FREEDOMS ARE ABUSED. WE STAND ON THE PRINCIPAL THAT WITHOUT GOOD AND BALANCED ECONOMICS, LITTLE ELSE CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF OUR CITIZENS.Expenses $4,799
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-5220405
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $825,435
- Income (IRS master file)
- $495,307
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $160,554 | $4,799 | $825,435 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $25,961 | $2,349 | $688,726 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $10,707 | $2,271 | $665,114 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $75,469 | $7,971 | $656,678 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2016 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Brenda Vassaur-Taylor | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-5220405).
Questions about ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND
- What is the EIN of ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND is 45-5220405.
- Is ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRENDA VASSAUR-TAYLOR.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEFENSE FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $160,554, expenses of $4,799 and total assets of $825,435 at year end.
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