Nonprofit · EIN 71-0407485
OZARK OPPORTUNITIES INC
Tax-exempt · HARRISON, AR 72602
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | 990 | $6,018,347 | $6,158,474 | -$140,127 | $2,557,725 | $656,494 | $1,901,231 |
| February 28, 2025 | 990 | $5,900,042 | $5,854,666 | $45,376 | $2,920,541 | $879,183 | $2,041,358 |
| February 29, 2024 | 990 | $6,949,389 | $6,277,338 | $672,051 | $3,074,950 | $1,244,282 | $1,830,668 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,918,734
- of which government grants
- $5,854,908
- Program service revenue
- $82,284
- Investment income
- $17,329
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,571
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $664,298
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $293,216
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,026,627
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,123,192
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $57,261
- Occupancy
- $232,243
- Travel
- $46,158
- Depreciation
- $112,958
- Program services (functional)
- $5,547,491
- Management and general (functional)
- $610,983
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,920,541
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,557,725
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $656,494
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,901,231
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $835,682
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,901,231
- Gross receipts
- $6,018,347
- Employees
- 152
- Volunteers
- 554
- Year formed
- 1969
- 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 February 28, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD ATKINSON | CEO Officer | 40 | $152,077 | $16,038 |
| TAFF GRICE | CFO Officer | 40 | $105,606 | $18,605 |
| ASHLEY SMITH RESIGNED 0801 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN SHARP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MANES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE KERWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULETTE HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY DOWDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARMAINE SEATON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER TIDMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATH KIRKPATRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE MANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANNA BULLINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN CARTER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| FAWN KURTZO | SEC./TREAS. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TRISH BECK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WESTIN MEYER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended February 28, 2025: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD ATKINSON | CEO Officer | 40 | $134,228 | $22,281 |
| TAFF GRICE | CFO Officer | 40 | $90,121 | $14,500 |
| WESTIN MEYER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISH BECK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FAWN KURTZO | SEC./TREAS. Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN CARTER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LANNA BULLINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE MANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATH KIRKPATRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER TIDMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARMAINE SEATON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY DOWDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULETTE HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE KERWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MANES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN SHARP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SMITH RESIGNED 0801 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended February 29, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD ATKINSON | CEO Officer | 40 | $132,789 | $20,269 |
| TAFF GRICE | CFO Officer | 40 | $64,955 | $7,050 |
| WESTIN MEYER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISH BECK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FAWN KURTZO | SEC./TREAS. Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULETTE HILL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LANNA BULLINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE MANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATH KIRKPATRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER TIDMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARMAINE SEATON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY DOWDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN SHARP RESIGNED 0801 | FORMER DIREC Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARITY ROLEN RESIGNED 1101 | FORMER DIREC Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1400, HARRISON, AR 72602-1400
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RICHARD ATKINSON, PO BOX 1400, HARRISON, AR 72602
- Signed the 990
- RICHARD ATKINSON, CEO
- Phone
- (870) 741-9406
- Website
- WWW.OZARKOPP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KPM CPAS LLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $3,716,819 · revenue $87,855
- HELP LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE, INCLUDING THE ELDERLY, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND YOUNG CHILDREN, MEET THE COSTS OF HOME ENERGY NEEDS.Expenses $776,649 · grants $664,298
- COMMUNITY SERVICES TO A SIX-COUNTY AREA TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME AND ELDERLY FAMILIES.Expenses $554,749
- 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.Expenses $499,274
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 February, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | February 28, 2026 | July 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | February 28, 2025 | July 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | February 29, 2024 | July 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 71-0407485
- 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
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- February
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,557,725
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,018,347
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | February 2026 | $6,018,347 | $6,158,474 | $2,557,725 | XML |
| 990 | February 2025 | $5,900,042 | $5,854,666 | $2,920,541 | XML |
| 990 | February 2024 | $6,949,389 | $6,277,338 | $3,074,950 | XML |
| 990 | February 2023 | $6,891,583 | $6,789,613 | $2,864,876 | IRS |
| 990 | February 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | February 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | February 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | February 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 71-0407485).
Questions about OZARK OPPORTUNITIES INC
- What is the EIN of OZARK OPPORTUNITIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OZARK OPPORTUNITIES INC is 71-0407485.
- Is OZARK OPPORTUNITIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to OZARK OPPORTUNITIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OZARK OPPORTUNITIES INC 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 OZARK OPPORTUNITIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending February 28, 2027) is due July 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OZARK OPPORTUNITIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended February 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of OZARK OPPORTUNITIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 names RICHARD ATKINSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of OZARK OPPORTUNITIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $152,077 (RICHARD ATKINSON, CEO).
- How much revenue does OZARK OPPORTUNITIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 it reported revenue of $6,018,347, expenses of $6,158,474 and total assets of $2,557,725 at year end.
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