Nonprofit · EIN 81-4517307
ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LITTLE ROCK, AR 72203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $802,285 | $512,486 | $289,799 | $1,384,514 | $428,392 | $956,122 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $800,657 | $1,011,542 | -$210,885 | $1,204,836 | $588,116 | $616,720 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $741,082 | $904,285 | -$163,203 | $1,264,525 | $494,946 | $769,579 |
| October 31, 2021 | 990 | $239,852 | $196,839 | $43,013 | $923,766 | $98,744 | $825,022 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $910,850
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $35,350
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$313
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$143,915
- Other revenue
- -$143,915
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $352,358
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $500
- Travel
- $42,272
- Program services (functional)
- $509,959
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,527
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,204,836
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,384,514
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $428,392
- Net assets, end of year
- $956,122
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,082,774
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $874,297
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $81,825
- Gross receipts
- $1,078,520
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 52
- Year formed
- 2016
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JARROD YATES | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $264,035 | $52,800 |
| DAN WRIGHT | INCOMING PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $60,395 | $0 |
| RICH HILLMAN | OUTGOING PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $51,200 | $0 |
| TERRY DABBS | INCOMING SECRETARY/PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $30,425 | $0 |
| MIKE FREEZE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $28,400 | $0 |
| CHASE GROVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $26,100 | $0 |
| MEGAN ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $16,850 | $0 |
| JASON HENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $16,650 | $0 |
| CALEB PLYLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $13,625 | $0 |
| JON CARROLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $13,350 | $0 |
| JACK EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $12,300 | $0 |
| SHERRY FELTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $12,300 | $0 |
| BOB SHOFNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $12,150 | $0 |
| JOE THRASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $11,600 | $0 |
| DANA STEWART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $9,225 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD DOYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $5,550 |
| TERRY LASTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $5,250 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JARROD YATES | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $216,800 | $34,631 |
| RICH HILLMAN | OUTGOING PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $164,279 | $0 |
| MIKE FREEZE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $24,500 | $0 |
| JASON HENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $20,700 | $0 |
| JACK EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $19,800 | $0 |
| MEGAN ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $19,600 | $0 |
| CALEB PLYLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $18,700 | $0 |
| CHASE GROVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $18,600 | $0 |
| DAN WRIGHT | INCOMING PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $18,525 | $0 |
| TERRY DABBS | INCOMING SECRETARY/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $18,200 | $0 |
| JOE THRASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $16,650 | $0 |
| JON CARROLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $13,100 | $0 |
| SHERRY FELTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $12,750 | $0 |
| TERRY LASTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $12,750 | $0 |
| BOB SHOFNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $7,500 | $0 |
| DANA STEWART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARREN CARTER | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $199,000 | $128,883 |
| RICH HILLMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $54,500 | $0 |
| DAN WRIGHT | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $24,850 | $0 |
| MIKE FREEZE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $19,500 | $0 |
| TERRY DABBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $17,100 | $0 |
| CHASE GROVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $14,550 | $0 |
| TOM JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $12,900 | $0 |
| JON CARROLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $12,850 | $0 |
| RUSTY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $12,850 | $0 |
| JOE THRASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $12,600 | $0 |
| JACK EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $12,300 | $0 |
| CALEB PLYLER | DIRECTOT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $12,250 | $0 |
| JOE CHRISTIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $11,600 | $0 |
| JASON HENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $10,800 | $0 |
| SHERRY FELTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $9,600 | $0 |
| BOB SHOFNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $8,700 | $0 |
| TERRY LASTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $8,550 | $0 |
| MEGAN ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $8,450 | $0 |
| GENE PHARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,100 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2021: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARREN CARTER | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $297,097 | $435,188 |
| RICH HILLMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $29,500 | $0 |
| DAN WRIGHT | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $19,275 | $0 |
| MIKE FREEZE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $17,550 | $0 |
| CALEB PLYLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $13,450 | $0 |
| CHASE GROVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $12,050 | $0 |
| TOM JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $10,900 | $0 |
| GENE PHARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $10,800 | $0 |
| RUSTY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $10,775 | $0 |
| JOE CHRISTIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $9,350 | $0 |
| JON CARROLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $8,950 | $0 |
| TERRY LASTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $6,750 | $0 |
| TERRY DABBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $6,150 | $0 |
| SHERRY FELTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $5,550 | $0 |
| JEREMY MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $4,050 | $0 |
| JOE THRASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 31, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72203-0031
- In care of
- % WARREN CARTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LEIGH PRUSS, PO BOX 31, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72203
- Signed the 990
- LEIGH PRUSS, VP FINANCE
- Phone
- (501) 224-4400
- Website
- WWW.ARFB.COM
- Return prepared by
- LANDMARK PLC CPAS
Mission
ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO FURTHER THE UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL ISSUES, AND TO SUPPORT THE AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL COMMUNITY THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION, RESEARCH, LITIGATION, AND DISASTER RELIEF.
Program accomplishments
- AG IN THE CLASSROOM IS A NATIONALLY AFFILIATED PROGRAM TO INCREASE AGRICULTURAL LITERACY AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN, TEACHERS, AND ADMINISTRATORS. AG IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAMS BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN FARM AND CITY BY TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT FARMING AND FOOD PRODUCTION. THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE COORDINATING AGENCY FOR THE PROGRAM IN ARKANSAS BY PROVIDING CHILDREN'S BOOKS, PRODUCTION MAPS, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, OTHER CLASSROOM MATERIALS, AND EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS FEATURING THE MAJOR CROPS PRODUCED IN ARKANSAS. ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU STAFF MEMBERS CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT AGRICULTURE TO INDIVIDUAL CLASSROOMS, ENTIRE GRADES, OR WHOLE SCHOOLS. THE AG IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS GARDEN GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS AND AWARDS FOR TEACHERS EDUCATING ABOUT AGRICULTURE.Expenses $142,352 · grants $80,000 · revenue $27,668
- EDUCATING ABOUT AGRICULTURE AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION TO APPRECIATE AND ENGAGE IN ARKANSAS' LARGEST INDUSTRY IS A PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE FOUNDATION THROUGH FUNDING VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL GRANTS, HOSTING AN AG MECHANICS CONTEST TO INSPIRE INNOVATION IN AGRICULTURE, PARTNERING WITH 4-H PROGRAMS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS.Expenses $97,590 · grants $66,960 · revenue $6,815
- FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA - THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND OPERATION OF THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA) STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES. THE NATURE OF THIS PARTNERSHIP IS TO SUPPORT AND FOSTER COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS THAT PROMOTE THE FFA CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION.Expenses $94,321 · grants $81,850 · revenue $60,300
- SINCE 1947, THE ARKANSAS FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR PROGRAM HAS SERVED AS A VEHICLE TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING FARM FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR PROGRAM ARE:- TO GIVE RECOGNITION AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO FARM FAMILIES WHO ARE DOING AN OUTSTANDING JOB ON THEIR FARM AND IN THEIR COMMUNITY.- TO GAIN RECOGNITION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE IN THE COMMUNITY AND STATE.- TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON IMPROVED FARM PRACTICES AND MANAGEMENT.Expenses $44,177 · grants $5,000 · revenue $15,008
- ARKANSAS HUNTERS FEEDING THE HUNGRY (AHFTH) FOCUSES ON SHARING AN ABUNDANT RESOURCE, WILD GAME, WITH ARKANSANS WHO ARE HUNGRY. SINCE 2000, AHFTH RELIES ON THE GENEROSITY OF HUNTERS TO DONATE VENISON AND OTHER WILD GAME, AS WELL AS COOPERATION FROM MEAT PROCESSORS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, SUPPORT FROM LOCAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION ORGANIZATIONS AND THE GENEROSITY OF LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CITIZENS. THE FOUNDATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE ENABLED AN EXPANSION OF THE MEAT STICK PROGRAM INTO ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PROVIDING A LOW-FAT SNACK FOR STUDENTS WHO CAN OFTEN BE WITHOUT A SIGNIFICANT PROTEIN SOURCE.Expenses $88,600 · grants $88,600 · revenue $30,000
- OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES - TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO FURTHER THE UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTUREAL AND RURAL ISSUES, AND TO SUPPORT THE AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL COMMUNITY THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND LITIGATION.Expenses $42,919 · grants $29,948
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-4517307
- 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
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,384,514
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,078,520
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $802,285 | $512,486 | $1,384,514 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $800,657 | $1,011,542 | $1,204,836 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $741,082 | $904,285 | $1,264,525 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $522,109 | $379,915 | $1,062,265 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | $239,852 | $196,839 | $923,766 | XML |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | 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 81-4517307).
Questions about ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION is 81-4517307.
- Is ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU 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 FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION 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 FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION 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 FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names LEIGH PRUSS.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $802,285, expenses of $512,486 and total assets of $1,384,514 at year end.
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