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Arkansas business and community development organizations

There are 1,348business associations and community development organizations in Arkansas. Combined, these Arkansanbusiness and community development organizationsemploy 3,217 people, earn more than $429 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $597 million.
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Types of business and community development organizations in Arkansas

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and industry associations
448
$106,788,522
Community development corporations
382
$92,364,558
Trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce
355
$79,212,073
Community service clubs and organizations
296
$15,359,389
Economic development organizations
139
$204,794,657
Urban development organizations
55
$45,304,895
Real estate organizations
36
$13,731,688
Organizations supporing multiple business and community development organizations
12
$0
Small business development organizations
11
$4,816,953
Business and community development alliances and advocates
10
$112,481
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Business and community development organizations by major Arkansas cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Little Rock
423
$198,063,866
Fayetteville, AR
173
$78,262,014
Fort Smith
76
$36,095,792
Jonesboro
65
$12,602,149
Pine Bluff
48
$2,521,864
Hot Springs
44
$5,061,065
Texarkana, TX
16
$682,512
Memphis, TN
12
$589,787
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Job trends for Arkansas business and community development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
133
1-10
122
11-25
29
26-100
9
101 to 1,000
9
1,000+
0
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Sizes of business and community development organizations in Arkansas

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
290
$250k to $1M
95
$1M to $5M
50
$5M to $25M
13
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
0
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Directory of business and community development organizations in Arkansas

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Central Arkansas Development Council

Central Arkansas Development Council provides services to low income individuals in Benton, AR. These services include Child Development, Senior Adult Centers, and Arkansas Better Chance.
Revenue
$82.8m
Assets
$35.1m
Employees
660
EIN
71-0388673
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Communities Unlimited

Our mission is to change the economic trajectory of rural and under resourced communities, in areas of persistent poverty, toward measurable and sustainable prosperity.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$37.0m
Employees
109
EIN
71-0464321
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Native Agriculture Financial Services

Native Agriculture Financial Services empowers Native American farmers with capital access, educational training, and support for sustainable agriculture and community growth.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$12.3m
Employees
1
EIN
92-1718542
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southern Bancorp Community Partners

Southern Bancorp Community Partners creates economic opportunities in distressed rural communities through its programs and grants that provide asset building and community development services to disadvantaged rural communities.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$43.9m
Employees
13
EIN
58-1766093
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arkansas Hospital Association

Arkansas Hospital Association safeguards and advances healthcare in communities through membership services, quality development, and patient safety initiatives.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
16
EIN
71-0306406
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Black River Area Development Corporation (BRAD)

To administer programs to benefit the communities and low to moderate income residents of Clay, Lawrence, and Randolph Counties in Arkansas.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
237
EIN
71-0387337
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Little Rock Regional Chamber

The Little Rock Regional Chamber is the principal business-driven leadership organization responsible for fostering the economic growth and development of the Little Rock region.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
21
EIN
71-0108510
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Mississippi County Arkansas Economic Opportunity Commission (MCAEOC)

The MCAEOC plays a major part in empowering disadvantaged people of Mississippi County, providing them with the right resources to overcome poverty, live with self-respect, and achieve their complete potential.
Revenue
$20.3m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
323
EIN
71-0386409
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arkansas Education Association

Advocates for and unites members to fulfill the promise of public education. Promotes education and advances educators with 9,700+ members.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
20
EIN
71-0004515
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Arkansas Realtors Association

Arkansas Realtors Association provides educational and risk-reduction resources, industry software, member recognition programs, and industry forms for licensed real estate brokers and agents.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
7
EIN
23-7000743
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Rogers Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

To be the voice of business, to promote and initiate responsible economic growth, and to address community challenges in the Rogers-Lowell area and the region.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
40
EIN
71-0029635
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Arkansas Health Care Association (AHCA)

AHCA was organized for the following purposes, to maintain high standard of quality care and administration of nursing homes and similar health care facilities, to create greater opportunities for the establishment and expansion of licensed facilities.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
8
EIN
71-6060220
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council

CSCDC is a community action agency dedicated to improving the lives of low-income individuals, families, and communities in Arkansas.
Revenue
$28.6m
Assets
$7.8m
Employees
54
EIN
71-0388927
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southeast Ark Economic Development District

To administer various federal programs, primarily under the job training partnership act, for the purpose of assisting the employment and Development of economically disadvantaged individuals and businesses.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
120
EIN
71-0397601
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conway Development Corporation

To itself or to its stockholders, but to promote the industrial and economic growth and development of the City of Conway, Arkansas, and of Faulkner County, Arkansas.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$34.2m
Employees
2
EIN
71-0405994
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Conway Area Chamber of Commerce

To lead our community toward sustainable economic growth, to advocate a pro-business climate for our members, to build upon Conway's educational foundations, and to establish and execute the community's vision.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
18
EIN
71-0037470
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Mid-Delta Community Services

Mid-Delta Community Services empowers low-income and elderly individuals to achieve self-sufficiency through various programs, including Headstart.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
105
EIN
71-0389481
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Water for Good

Water for Good works collaboratively, in long-term partnership, with communities in central Africa, empowering people with sustainable access to clean water, transformational sanitation principles, and improved agricultural resources.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
19
EIN
32-0112278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwest Arkansas Board of Realtors

Realtor association providing education, support, and charity initiatives, including Special Olympics sponsorship. Located in Lowell, AR.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
11
EIN
71-0541316
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce

Our governmental affairs program, through which we actively communicate and work with government officials to protect, preserve and enhance legislation that protects the business community.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
14
EIN
71-0006170
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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