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- In the past 31 years, the Arkansas Community Foundation has grown to over $125 million in assets through donations and wise stewardship, and the Foundation has made grants of approximately $55 million to organizations and charitable causes in Arkansas.
- The Arkansas Community Foundation looks to the long term for solid growth. Over the long term, our funds continue to grow, as seen by an annualized rate of return of 9.89% over the past 5 years. Return on investments during FY 2007 was 16.87%, which contributed to a 7.76% annualized return over the past 10 years. For more about our investments click here.
- A balanced portfolio is maintained by the Foundation to fund the spending policy for endowment funds. Each fund is allowed to grant five percent of its market value each year to charitable causes. Asset allocation as of June 30, 2007 was 69% in stocks, 23% in bonds, 4.2% in cash, and 3.8% in alternative investments.
- Donors invest in Arkansas through grants for education, the environment, human services, community development, the arts, animal welfare, religion and health.
- Careful selection of a diverse statewide Board of outstanding community leaders, outside financial consultants, a knowledgeable staff, an annual report, independent audit, filing of tax returns and public disclosure combine to ensure the Arkansas Community Foundation will always be accountable to our donors, grant recipients and the communities we serve.
To request a copy of ARCF’s audit, IRS tax return, or annual report, email hstout@arcf.org or click Contact Us and fill out the request form.
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