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February 26, 2024

Before getting married, the Johnsons made agreements about where and how to raise their children. It landed them in Greenwood, Arkansas. “It was love at first sight for me, but it took him a little longer,” said. Sandy Johnson M.D., cofounder of Johnson Dermatology. “He came around quickly though.” Sandy and her husband, fellow dermatologist […]

February 21, 2024

In 2023, EAST applied for and was awarded a three-year grant from the IMPAC Endowment through Arkansas Community Foundation. This grant helped provide technology training and professional development to EAST facilitators throughout Arkansas for their 2023 seminar held at Oaklawn. The “Off to the Races” event was three full days including 39 unique breakout sessions […]

February 6, 2024

Greetings! I just wanted to take a moment to give a huge thank you to all the incredible people who have helped make the Arkansas Community Foundation the strong organization it is today. From our donors and nonprofits to businesses, professional advisors, volunteer board members, and staff members – you all deserve a round of […]

February 5, 2024

Many Community Foundation donors have updated their estate plans, leaving bequests to their donor advised or other charitable funds. A “specific bequest” designates a set amount from the donor’s estate or trust, for example: “I bequeath $15,000 to The Community Foundation (tax ID and/or address), a tax-exempt organization under IRS Section 501(c)(3), to be added […]

February 5, 2024

Addressing money, mortality, and family relationships can be challenging on their own, let alone together. Many people delay setting up or updating estate plans, considering it expensive or inconvenient. However, establishing a will, trust, and beneficiary designations is a valuable gift to heirs, sparing them stress during an already emotional time. Updating your estate plan […]

February 1, 2024

Opinion piece by Mitch Daniels Originally published in the Washington Post on January 29, 2024The original Washington Post article can be found here. Top-down, nationalized government continues demonstrating its ineptness and scandalous incompetence. The examples keep piling up: The Government Accountability Office reported last September that more than $100 billion was likely misspent or fraudulently […]

January 31, 2024

When Jared Smith, the CEO of Kitestring, says that giving back to the community is core to the company’s mission, he means it. You can see it in the culture, the annual budget, and the number of hours his employees have volunteered locally. Every year, Kitestring, a technology consulting group, puts 10% of the company’s […]

January 23, 2024

When Vicki Saviers reflects on the moment 47 years ago when she married her high school sweetheart, Mark, she said “The day we got married he looked at me and said, ‘We will always be partners.’ He meant that, and we still are.” The Saviers have lived in Little Rock for 33 years. They were […]

January 9, 2024

From sewing classes to manufacturing to fashion shows, INTERFORM drives creative expression in Northwest Arkansas By Adena White What began as Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week and the Arkansas Arts and Fashion Forum, has evolved into a multifaceted nonprofit organization that operates at the intersection of art, fashion, and community. INTERFORM transcends the conventional boundaries of […]

January 3, 2024

2023 was a busy year! We understand that charitable giving topics may not always be at the top of your reading list. That’s why we’re here! Our team at Arkansas Community Foundation is committed to keeping you up-to-date on what you need to know. Here’s a recap of five key developments last year that are […]