Civic Intelligence

Arkansas for Smart Growth

EIN 35-2733749 • 501(c)4 • Little Rock, AR

Profile

Arkansas for smart growth is a civic engagement organization that is a community-based, nonpartisan, nonprofit, and citizen-led effort focused on voter registration and promoting participation in arkansas elections.

1501 North University Ave 915Little Rock, AR 72207

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

43rd percentile

-0.8%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-80%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Down

$200

Down $839 (-81%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$200

Down $839 (-81%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$100,000

Up $100,000 from 2023

Expenses

Up

$100,839

Up $100,839 from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$839

Down $839 from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KAssets 2021: $559Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $5592021Assets 2022: $4,894Liabilities 2022: $289,174Net Assets 2022: -$284,2802022Assets 2023: $1,039Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,0392023Assets 2024: $200Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $2002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$200
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$200

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2021: $500,000Expenses 2021: $499,441Net Income 2021: $5592021Revenue 2022: $0Expenses 2022: $393,642Net Income 2022: -$393,6422022Revenue 2023: $0Expenses 2023: $0Net Income 2023: $02023Revenue 2024: $100,000Expenses 2024: $100,839Net Income 2024: -$8392024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$100,000
Expenses$100,839
Net Income-$839

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$100,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Arkansas for smart growth is a civic engagement organization that is a community-based, nonpartisan, nonprofit, and citizen-led effort focused on voter registration and promoting participation in arkansas elections.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,039$200▼ $839
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,039$200▼ $839
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,039$200▼ $839
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,039$200▼ $839
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,039$200▼ $839
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert MclartyPresident
Alli Clark HowlandTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$100,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$100,000
Change in Net Assets
$-839
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$100,839
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$85,000--$85,000
Fees for Services Other$15,839--$15,839
Total Functional Expenses$100,839$0$0$100,839
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

A draft of the tax return was provided to the president of the board of directors and executive director for approval before being filed.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Documents are made available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Arkansas for Smart Growth
EIN
35-2733749
Phone
5016805286
Address
1501 NORTH UNIVERSITY AVE 915, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72207

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Mclarty
Title
President
Phone
5016805286
Signed
2025-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Mclarty
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Ar
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Frost Pllc
Address
425 WEST CAPITOL SUITE 3300, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201
Preparer
Janet M Ptacek
Phone
5013769241
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Bank fees: program service expenses 20. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20. Consulting fees: program service expenses 15,819. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 15,819.

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