WHEN A CHILD BECOMES A CONFIDENT READER, THEY CATALYZE THEIR POTENTIAL.
CREATIVITY
CRITICAL THINKING
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
EARLY LITERACY – WHERE IT STARTS, HOW IT’S GROWING.
Investing in early childhood literacy fuels future growth and prosperity in Arkansas by giving our youngest learners a strong start today.
A child’s first 3 years build the foundation for future learning, behavior and health. Young minds who start strong thrive — and as adults become the building blocks for stronger, more resilient communities.
INVESTING IN OUR CHILDREN IS AN INVESTMENT FOR ALL OF US.
ONLY
10%
of infants and toddlers
have access to high-quality child care
ONLY
27%
of Arkansas parents read
to their children daily
ONLY
32%
of third-graders met the reading
readiness benchmark
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IS MY FOUNDATION
Jane Hunt sparks a positive shift toward accessible early childhood education across Arkansas. Her initiative, the Early Childhood Champions Fund, supports quality programs for children up to five years old and provides scholarships for preschool teachers. Thanks to Jane’s dedication, countless families have accessed full-day, quality early childhood education opportunities. Anyone passionate about early childhood literacy and education is invited to contribute to this fund.
Fundholders do more good when they invest with Arkansas Community Foundation
Make a bigger impact with Arkansas Community Foundation. With the Foundation, fundholders have powerful alternatives to private foundations and their philanthropic dollars go further for the causes and communities they serve.
EARLY LITERACY GRANTS
The Community Foundation has joined forces with Excel by Eight to help every child in Arkansas read at grade level by the end of third grade.
Funds as Unique as the Philanthropist. How investing works.
Community foundations offer donors more flexibility by simplifying philanthropy while amplifying its impact. Arkansas Community Foundation is close to the issues and needs of our state through dedicated research that ensures your legacy endures. Deciding which funds are best for your needs is the first step.
One foundation for every fundholder’s inspiration.
Danyelle Musselman, Fundholder
Philip Tappan, Fundholder
Jane Hunt, Fundholder
PHILANTHROPY IN MOTION
We support non-profits throughout Arkansas to become the places your kids will want to raise their kids.
By strategically funding a variety of local non-profits, we provide not only resources, insight and inspiration but also a statewide impact to build better communities.
