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Nonprofit · EIN 82-1630400

STATE PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS

Tax-exempt · LITTLE ROCK, AR 72217

Financials

$296K$1.3M2023$253K$565K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STATE PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$252,667$565,084-$312,417$883,363$0$883,363
December 31, 2023990$295,869$1,268,436-$972,567$1,195,780$0$1,195,780
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$209,520
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$43,147
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$74,390
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$98,046
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,410
Accounting fees
$2,268
Program services (functional)
$549,386
Management and general (functional)
$15,698

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,195,780
Total assets, end of year
$883,363
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$883,363
Net assets without donor restrictions
$552,891
Net assets with donor restrictions
$330,472
Gross unrelated business income
$43,147
Gross receipts
$252,667
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2017
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Craig SoosBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Dennis NelmsVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Chad WareDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Cindy SimpsonDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Bryan DayDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Jane RogersSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Ed NicholsonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
James D Shamburger JrChair
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Craig SoosVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Anne Marie DoramusDirector
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 7756, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72217-7756
In care of
% JOHN GILL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Craig Soos, 601 Jefferson St, Bentonville, AR 72712
Signed the 990
Craig Soos, Board Chair
Phone
(479) 530-6444
Return prepared by
ERVIN CHERRY CPA PLLC

Mission

Parks and Recreation Foundation of Arkansas is organized to support, protect, enhance and add value to places that provide exceptional recreation experience and build on the legacy of the civilian conservation corps by providing a conduit and opportunity for giving back and expediting development for today's generation.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Arkansas Parks & Recreation Foundation was granted funds to support the evaluation, design, commission, and installation of three art projects on the Monument Trail at Pinnacle Mountain. The Foundation worked with the art curator, KIN, and three artists to commission the art works. The project will be complete in Spring of 2026.
    Expenses $164,980
  • Arkansas Parks & Recreation Foundation was granted funds to support the evaluation, master planning, and federal permitting process for a mountain bike trail project near Queen Wilhelmina State Park in Mena, Arkansas. The project includes contracting with consultants SE Group to navigate master planning, public comment, and the National Environmental Policy Act. The Foundation is acting as the liaison between Arkansas State Parks, the U.S. Forest Service, City of Mena, and local advocates throughout the process.
    Expenses $68,683
  • Arkansas Parks & Recreation Foundation was granted funds to support the evaluation, planning, and implementation of rock climbing and via ferrata at Mt. Magazine and Petit Jean State Parks. The project includes contracting with consultants CragWorks and Adventure Partners, Inc. throughout the process.
    Expenses $93,563
  • Various other small projects relating to the tax exempt function of the organization.
    Expenses $222,160

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-1630400
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$883,363
Income (IRS master file)
$252,667

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$252,667$565,084$883,363XML
990December 2023$295,869$1,268,436$1,195,780XML
990December 2022$386,297$1,460,063$2,168,347IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 82-1630400).

Questions about STATE PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS

What is the EIN of STATE PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STATE PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS is 82-1630400.
Is STATE PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to STATE PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STATE PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS 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 STATE PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS 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 STATE PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS 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 STATE PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Craig Soos.
Who are the officers and directors of STATE PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does STATE PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $252,667, expenses of $565,084 and total assets of $883,363 at year end.

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