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December 4, 2018

Arkansas Community Foundation is ready to assist you as you begin to make year-end giving plans. So that we can provide the best possible service and ensure your charitable gifts qualify for a charitable income tax deduction in the 2018 tax year, please keep these important dates in mind: Checks sent via the U.S. Postal […]

November 19, 2018

Alden Napier brings more than just a positive attitude and strong leadership to his role as executive director for Credit Counseling of Arkansas. He can personally testify to the surprises that life can bring and the importance of smart financial planning. When Napier was young, his family lost three businesses in the span of a […]

November 15, 2018

The Community Foundation is in the business of smart giving to improve communities, and YOU are a conduit for making that happen.  Attorneys, accountants, financial planners and other professional advisors partner with the Community Foundation to help clients reach their charitable goals. Working with us helps you expand your capabilities to meet client needs, while […]

November 9, 2018

Arkansas Community Foundation works locally through a network of 28 affiliate offices around the state. Each affiliate has a staff person and local advisory board comprised of passionate community leaders who understand the special needs of each town and city. Read more about Mattie Collins, a local board member of our affiliate in the Pine […]

October 25, 2018

Carmen Morfin Villa had long wanted to be a homeowner by the time she had reason to be in a bank lobby last spring.  “I wanted a home for me and for my kids,” says Villa, of El Dorado, mother of 13-year-old Alex and 2-year-old Ximena. Villa had an account at another bank in town. […]

September 17, 2018

Hurricane Florence has left more than 500,000 homes without power and at least 17 people have died in storm-related incidents according to CBS News. After a disaster occurs, whether it’s caused by natural elements or human actions, you may find yourself looking for specific ways to help those affected. But with so many options, where […]

September 13, 2018

Arkansas Community Foundation works locally through a network of 28 affiliate offices around the state. Each affiliate has a staff person and local advisory board comprised of passionate community leaders who understand the special needs of each town and city. Read more about Molly Carpenter, board chair of our affiliate in Sharp County. Molly Carpenter […]

August 20, 2018

When South Arkansas native Glenn Freeman talks about his philosophy on giving, he begins with his roots: “Growing up, my family was poor and didn’t have much, but we were in the same boat as a lot of other people. It was not uncommon for one of us to go next door and borrow a […]

August 1, 2018

Better information means better decisions. Community advocates and active philanthropists like Jane Hunt know this to be true. Positive change happens when passionate people are connected to the causes they care about – and have the information they need to make smart giving decisions. Positive change happens when there’s an intentional effort. That’s why Jane, […]

July 25, 2018

The IRA Charitable Rollover is a permanent incentive allowing donors who are 70 ½ or older to direct part or all of their required minimum distribution to a qualified charitable organization. Arkansas Community Foundation can be your partner in giving through an IRA Charitable Rollover. Many of our funds and endowments meet the requirements for […]