Nonprofit · EIN 71-0561120
ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · RUSSELLVILLE, AR 72811
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,637,835 | $8,392,362 | -$2,754,527 | $64,632,279 | $10,425,211 | $54,207,068 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,609,711 | $6,272,171 | $3,337,540 | $63,858,641 | $8,950,922 | $54,907,719 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,816,524 | $3,409,017 | -$1,592,493 | $57,906,367 | $8,940,523 | $48,965,844 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,309,534
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,328,301
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $777,775
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,183,986
- Other salaries and wages
- $574,221
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $832,657
- Professional fundraising fees
- $20,295
- Accounting fees
- $13,284
- Occupancy
- $9,606
- Travel
- $94,057
- Program services (functional)
- $7,894,215
- Management and general (functional)
- $167,266
- Fundraising (functional)
- $330,881
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $63,858,641
- Total assets, end of year
- $64,632,279
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,425,211
- Net assets, end of year
- $54,207,068
- Publicly traded securities
- $52,472,087
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,102,331
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $48,104,737
- Gross receipts
- $5,637,835
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 23
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL JONES | DIRECTOR EX Trustee or director | – | $0 | $380,000 | $47,937 |
| PHILLIP B FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $143,533 | $21,989 |
| PHILLIP ALEXANDER | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON FOUNTAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE CLAYTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD SELMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE YOUNG | PAST CHAIRMA Officer | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE METCALF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUKE BRADSHAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT GARRETT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD MEIMERSTORF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE WARMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA WATTAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN BRYAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERENA JEFFERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHAUN HARPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DAVE PINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TOM MCCORMICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEREMIAH SHINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CINDY MAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ERIN GATTIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEREMY GOSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ISABEL GLENN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL JONES | DIRECTOR EX Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $247,526 | $34,433 |
| JASON GEIKEN | EXECUTIVE VI Officer | 40 | $0 | $150,445 | $32,298 |
| PHILLIP ALEXANDER | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON FOUNTAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE CLAYTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB HONEYCUTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE YOUNG | PAST CHAIRMA Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE METCALF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANA INFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH MASTERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUKE BRADSHAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT GARRETT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD MEIMERSTORF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE WARMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA WATTAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH WHITESIDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN BRYAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SERENA JEFFERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAUN HARPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE PINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MCCORMICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMIAH SHINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LEN COTTON | DIRECTRO Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HEALTH STYLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN BOWEN | DIRECTOR EX Trustee or director | 0.5 | $9,000 | $404,089 | $42,868 |
| JASON GEIKEN | EXECUTIVE VI Officer | 40 | $0 | $173,400 | $38,232 |
| BARTON ALLEN | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| J W STRATTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD THRESHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PORTIA SHORT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE YOUNG | DIRECTOR-CHA Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF WARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANA INFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH MASTERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYCE MOBLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL DENTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUKE BRADSHAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT GARRETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD MEIMERSTORF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE WARMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA WATTAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH WHITESIDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN BRYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SERENA JEFFERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAUN HARPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE PINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANNE SALMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MCCORMICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1105, RUSSELLVILLE, AR 72811-1105
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PHILLIP B FISHER, 715 NORTH ELPASO, RUSSELLVILLE, AR 72801
- Signed the 990
- PHILLIP B FISHER, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (479) 968-0400
- Website
- WWW.ATU.EDU
- Return prepared by
- SHOPTAW LABAHN & COMPANY PA
Mission
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT THROUGH THE GRANTING OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY BASED ON ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE SELECTIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES OTHER INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT TO ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOR THE OPERATION OF ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A VAST ARRAY OF SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY IN THE FORM OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS TO ACADEMIC, ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTS AS WELL AS PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR STUDENT RECIPIENTS. THE FOUNDATION MADE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE PURCHASES OF COMPUTERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS, GENERAL SUPPLIES AND CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL FACILITIES AND RENOVATION AND UPGRADE OF EXISTING FACILITIES.Expenses $7,726,366 · grants $2,183,986
- PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS OF ARKANAS TECH UNIVERSITY AND SUPPORTED ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSITY.Expenses $167,849
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 71-0561120
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Organization supporting a government college or university
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $64,632,279
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,637,835
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,637,835 | $8,392,362 | $64,632,279 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,609,711 | $6,272,171 | $63,858,641 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,816,524 | $3,409,017 | $57,906,367 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $15,233,363 | $2,823,080 | $54,871,216 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 71-0561120).
Questions about ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION is 71-0561120.
- Is ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 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 TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PHILLIP B FISHER.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,637,835, expenses of $8,392,362 and total assets of $64,632,279 at year end.
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