Nonprofit · EIN 71-0459112
ARKANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · LITTLE ROCK, AR 72207
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $858,208 | $742,473 | $115,735 | $328,183 | $26,727 | $301,456 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,557,638 | $1,475,708 | $81,930 | $339,276 | $155,349 | $183,927 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,301,425 | $1,345,420 | -$43,995 | $351,475 | $256,191 | $95,284 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $852,830
- of which government grants
- $640,773
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,378
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,639
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $22,392
- Other salaries and wages
- $400,600
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $513,376
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $59,920
- Occupancy
- $46,708
- Travel
- $855
- Depreciation
- $3,859
- Program services (functional)
- $481,357
- Management and general (functional)
- $197,100
- Fundraising (functional)
- $64,016
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $339,276
- Total assets, end of year
- $328,183
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,727
- Net assets, end of year
- $301,456
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,780
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $249,385
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $52,071
- Gross receipts
- $858,208
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 32
- Year formed
- 1974
- 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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMA BEST | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $142,401 |
| KATIE DAILEY | CFO Officer | 40 | $90,285 |
| ADRIENNE JONES | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $90,285 |
| CAREE BANTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY COSTELLO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY FOLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA GIBBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILLIAN HARTLEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRAIN JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DALLAS MARTINEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM NUTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BLAKE PERKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEATRICE RUSS-GLENNS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA SPEER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TRICIA STARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMELA TENPENNY-LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHERINE WALLACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEL ZABECKI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jama Best | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $118,712 | $25,102 |
| Katie Dailey | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $75,165 | $22,265 |
| JILLIAN HARTLEY | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEATRICE RUSS-GLENNS | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEL ZABECKI | Board Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTYE GRAGG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Wallack | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Brian Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Christine Busser | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Lisa Speer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Temma Balducci | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Tricia Starks | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SHORES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES METZGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH KEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY COSTELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Foley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEITA SPEARS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMELA TENPENNY-LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Nutt | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIPPI MCCULLOUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMA BEST | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $96,447 | $21,024 |
| KATHERINE DAILEY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $68,739 | $18,955 |
| JILLIAN HARTLEY | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEATRICE RUSS-GLENNS | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEL ZABECKI | Board Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTYE GRAGG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Wallack | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Brian Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Christine Busser | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Lisa Speer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Temma Balducci | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Tricia Starks | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SHORES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES METZGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH KEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY COSTELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Foley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEITA SPEARS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMELA TENPENNY-LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Nutt | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIPPI MCCULLOUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1501 N PIERCE ST STE 114, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72207-5222
- In care of
- % JAMA BEST
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMA BEST, 1501 N PIERCE 114, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72207
- Signed the 990
- JAMA BEST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (501) 353-0349
- Website
- WWW.ARKHUMS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HCJ CPAS & ADVISORS PLLC
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE ARKANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL IS TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION, AND USE OF THE HUMANITIES IN ARKANSAS. TO ACHIEVE ITS PURPOSE, THE COUNCIL AWARDS GRANTS THROUGH A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS TO NONPROFIT GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS SO THEY CAN PLAN, CONDUCT, AND EVALUATE PROJECTS IN THE HUMANITIES FOR ARKANSAS CITIZENS. IN ADDITION, THE COUNCIL PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN SUPPORT OF THE GRANT PROGRAM AND CIRCULATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS THROUGH THE ARKANSAS HUMANITIES RESOURCE ENTER.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.Expenses $458,965
- GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR HUMANITIES PROGRAMS.Expenses $22,392 · grants $22,392
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | October 31, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 71-0459112
- 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
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $328,183
- Income (IRS master file)
- $858,208
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $858,208 | $742,473 | $328,183 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $1,557,638 | $1,475,708 | $339,276 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2023 | $1,301,425 | $1,345,420 | $351,475 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2022 | $1,091,261 | $1,074,608 | $184,676 | IRS |
| 990-T | October 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2018 | – | – | – | 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 71-0459112).
Questions about ARKANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of ARKANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARKANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC is 71-0459112.
- Is ARKANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to ARKANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARKANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL 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 ARKANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARKANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ARKANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names JAMA BEST.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARKANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,401 (JAMA BEST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ARKANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $858,208, expenses of $742,473 and total assets of $328,183 at year end.
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