To support the improvement of public education by providing advocacy services on behalf of public schools, with a special emphasis on charter schools and rural districts.
Arkansas Public School Resource Center centers its grantmaking on Arkansas charter schools and rural public education, with reimbursement-based support that includes both school startup and educator development. The largest recent awards in the record go to Crowley’s Ridge Coop for Teacher and School Leader Grant expenses, including $3,653,881 in 2025 and $2,568,129 in 2024, showing sustained support for school and leader capacity in partner settings. Its charter work is similarly substantial: Friendship Aspire received $1,919,443 in 2025 under the Charter Schools Program Grant, and Lisa Academy received $1,066,327 in the same year. The foundation’s stated purpose is to improve public education through advocacy services for public schools, with special emphasis on charter schools and rural districts. Recent grants show a mix of direct support for charter school operations, educator effectiveness, and compliance-related reimbursement. APSRC also supports specific public education functions beyond school operations, including grant administration and program implementation tied to state and federal education programs. Across the record, the funding pattern points to a provider that serves as both grantmaker and program administrator within Arkansas public education.
Charter school development is a central theme. Arkansas Public School Resource Center awarded $1,919,443 to Friendship Aspire for the Charter Schools Program Grant and $845,113 to Caddo Academy for the same purpose, both as reimbursement of expenses tied to charter school operations. Educator support is another clear area: Crowley’s Ridge Coop received $3,653,881 for the Teacher and School Leader Grant, which aligns with training, coaching, and job-embedded support in the PEER Network. The foundation also makes grants tied to specialized school needs. In 2023, Friendship Aspire Little Rock received $523,851 under the Charter School Program Grant and the DESE Severe Cognitive Disabilities Grant, indicating support that reaches students with severe cognitive disabilities. Professional learning is also present through the Foundations & Futures collaboration, which supports districts applying for DESE professional learning grants and links literacy, math, and leadership development.
$12.6M
$15.5M
$22.4M
$21M
Most grants fall between $109K and $433K, with a median of $254K.
25th Percentile
$109K
Median
$254K
75th Percentile
$433K
DANIEL S SMITH
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Typical awards are mid-sized to large: the 25th percentile is $109,112, the median is $254,290, and the 75th percentile is $433,024. The recent record shows repeat support to the same recipients across years, including Crowley’s Ridge Coop in 2024 and 2025, Lisa Academy in 2024 and 2025, and Cave City Middle School in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Grants are structured as reimbursement of expenses, and the foundation is classified as a regular funder. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including the Charter Schools Program (CSP) Subgrants, PEER incentive funds, Foundations & Futures, and the Charter Leadership Institute.
Giving is entirely in Arkansas, and the recipient-country distribution is 100% US. Grants appear across multiple Arkansas cities, with frequent recipients in Little Rock, Harrisburg, Wilson, Fort Smith, and Cave City. Recent awards also reach North Little Rock, Maumelle, Vilonia, Batesville, Mountain Home, Mountainburg, Norman, Rogers, and Harrisburg. The pattern is statewide but Arkansas-only, matching the foundation’s local geographic scope.
Recent grants go to Arkansas charter schools, school districts, and education cooperatives. Examples in the record include Friendship Aspire, Lisa Academy, Crowley’s Ridge Coop, and Mountain Home Public Schools. The beneficiary types also include teachers and school leaders, students with severe cognitive disabilities, and state education agencies.
The grant-size distribution is relatively high for a local funder: the 25th percentile is $109,112, the median is $254,290, and the 75th percentile is $433,024. Recent awards also include larger program reimbursements above $1 million for charter and teacher-leader programs.
No. Charter schools are a major focus, but the record also includes teacher and school leader support, rural school capacity building, professional learning, and a grant tied to students with severe cognitive disabilities. Its stated mission also emphasizes public schools more broadly, with special attention to charter schools and rural districts.
Recurring support is visible in the recent grants table. Crowley’s Ridge Coop received awards in both 2024 and 2025 for the Teacher and School Leader Grant, Lisa Academy received Charter Schools Program reimbursements in 2024 and 2025, and Cave City Middle School appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Yes for several programs. The Charter Schools Program (CSP) Subgrants, PEER incentive funds, Foundations & Futures, and the Charter Leadership Institute are marked as accepting unsolicited applications. These programs cover charter startup and expansion, student-growth incentives, professional learning support, and charter leadership development.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Arkansas Public School Resource Center that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Approved new district conversion schools and eligible open-enrollment charter schools in Arkansas. Open-enrollment subgrant amounts may depend on the proportion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Who can apply: Arkansas schools and educators, with priority for rural, Title I, and high-need school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. Participation is voluntary and organized through educator cohorts.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROWLEY'S RIDGE COOP | HARRISBURG, AR | $2,648,443 | 2026 | TEACHER AND SCHOOL LEADER GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $1,914,838 | 2026 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| AMS SCHOOLS - ARKANSAS INC | TEMPE, AZ | $1,250,000 | 2026 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| MOUNTAINBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT | MOUNTAINBURG, AR | $1,248,850 | 2026 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| NEWPORT SD | NEWPORT, AR | $1,102,592 | 2026 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| ACADEMIES AT RIVERCREST HIGHSCHOOL | WILSON, AR | $727,948 | 2026 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| INSTITUTE FOR CREATIVE ARTS | FORT SMITH, AR | $577,176 | 2026 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES NWA | ROGERS, AR | $574,862 | 2026 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| MOUNTAIN HOME PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MOUNTAIN HOME, AR | $568,527 | 2026 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| GARFIELD SCHOLARS ACADEMY | GARFIELD, AR | $493,362 | 2026 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| ARKANSAS MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS ACADEMY | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $391,798 | 2026 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| WEST WIND SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING ARTS | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR | $359,684 | 2026 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| LISA ACADEMY | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $355,433 | 2026 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| RESPONSIVE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $306,609 | 2026 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| VILONIA PATHWAYS ACADEMY | VILONIA, AR | $27,856 | 2026 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| CADDO ACADEMY | NORMAN, AR | $10,541 | 2026 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| CROWLEY'S RIDGE COOP | HARRISBURG, AR | $3,653,881 | 2025 | TEACHER AND SCHOOL LEADER GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $1,919,443 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| LISA ACADEMY | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $1,066,327 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| ARKANSAS MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS ACADEMY | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $758,202 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| ACADEMIES AT RIVERCREST HIGHSCHOOL | WILSON, AR | $398,817 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| RESPONSIVE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $370,513 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| CAVE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | CAVE CITY, AR | $299,746 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| CADDO ACADEMY | NORMAN, AR | $294,347 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| FUTURE SCHOOL OF FORT SMITH | FORT SMITH, AR | $270,324 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| WEST WIND SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING ARTS | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR | $197,276 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT | BATESVILLE, AR | $135,815 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S SHELTER (HOPE ACADEMY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS | BENTONVILLE, AR | $128,931 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| BATESVILLE CHARTER HIGHSCHOOL | BATESVILLE, AR | $114,607 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| GARFIELD SCHOLARS ACADEMY | GARFIELD, AR | $89,387 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| MOUNTAIN HOME PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MOUNTAIN HOME, AR | $51,859 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES NWA | ROGERS, AR | $50,138 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| NEWPORT SD | NEWPORT, AR | $47,835 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| INSTITUTE FOR CREATIVE ARTS | FORT SMITH, AR | $47,824 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| VILONIA PATHWAYS ACADEMY | VILONIA, AR | $30,905 | 2025 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| CROWLEY'S RIDGE COOP | HARRISBURG, AR | $2,568,129 | 2024 | TEACHER AND SCHOOL LEADER GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| LISA ACADEMY | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $974,047 | 2024 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| ACADEMIES AT RIVERCREST HIGHSCHOOL | WILSON, AR | $956,693 | 2024 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| CADDO ACADEMY | NORMAN, AR | $845,113 | 2024 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| RESPONSIVE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $575,974 | 2024 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| MOUNTAIN HOME PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MOUNTAIN HOME, AR | $454,267 | 2024 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| ACADEMICS PLUS CHARTER SCHOOL | MAUMELLE, AR | $428,774 | 2024 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| FUTURE SCHOOL OF FORT SMITH | FORT SMITH, AR | $402,754 | 2024 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| CAVE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | CAVE CITY, AR | $401,289 | 2024 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| BATESVILLE CHARTER HIGHSCHOOL | BATESVILLE, AR | $274,912 | 2024 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| VILONIA PATHWAYS ACADEMY | VILONIA, AR | $171,885 | 2024 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| MOUNTAINBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL BRAIN ACADEMY | MOUNTAINBURG, AR | $163,049 | 2024 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| WEST WIND SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING ARTS | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR | $147,704 | 2024 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT | BATESVILLE, AR | $124,414 | 2024 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
| FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE LITTLE ROCK | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $119,119 | 2024 | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
CROWLEY'S RIDGE COOP
$2,648,443TEACHER AND SCHOOL LEADER GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE
$1,914,838CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
AMS SCHOOLS - ARKANSAS INC
$1,250,000CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
MOUNTAINBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
$1,248,850CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
NEWPORT SD
$1,102,592CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
ACADEMIES AT RIVERCREST HIGHSCHOOL
$727,948CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
INSTITUTE FOR CREATIVE ARTS
$577,176CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES NWA
$574,862CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
MOUNTAIN HOME PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$568,527CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
GARFIELD SCHOLARS ACADEMY
$493,362CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
ARKANSAS MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS ACADEMY
$391,798CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
WEST WIND SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING ARTS
$359,684CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
LISA ACADEMY
$355,433CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
RESPONSIVE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
$306,609CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
VILONIA PATHWAYS ACADEMY
$27,856CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
CADDO ACADEMY
$10,541CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
CROWLEY'S RIDGE COOP
$3,653,881TEACHER AND SCHOOL LEADER GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE
$1,919,443CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
LISA ACADEMY
$1,066,327CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
ARKANSAS MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS ACADEMY
$758,202CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
ACADEMIES AT RIVERCREST HIGHSCHOOL
$398,817CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
RESPONSIVE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
$370,513CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
CAVE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
$299,746CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
CADDO ACADEMY
$294,347CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
FUTURE SCHOOL OF FORT SMITH
$270,324CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
WEST WIND SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING ARTS
$197,276CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$135,815CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
BATESVILLE CHARTER HIGHSCHOOL
$114,607CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
GARFIELD SCHOLARS ACADEMY
$89,387CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
MOUNTAIN HOME PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$51,859CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES NWA
$50,138CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
NEWPORT SD
$47,835CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
INSTITUTE FOR CREATIVE ARTS
$47,824CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
VILONIA PATHWAYS ACADEMY
$30,905CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
CROWLEY'S RIDGE COOP
$2,568,129TEACHER AND SCHOOL LEADER GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
LISA ACADEMY
$974,047CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
ACADEMIES AT RIVERCREST HIGHSCHOOL
$956,693CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
CADDO ACADEMY
$845,113CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
RESPONSIVE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
$575,974CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
MOUNTAIN HOME PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$454,267CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
ACADEMICS PLUS CHARTER SCHOOL
$428,774CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
FUTURE SCHOOL OF FORT SMITH
$402,754CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
CAVE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
$401,289CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
BATESVILLE CHARTER HIGHSCHOOL
$274,912CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
VILONIA PATHWAYS ACADEMY
$171,885CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
MOUNTAINBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL BRAIN ACADEMY
$163,049CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
WEST WIND SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING ARTS
$147,704CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$124,414CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE LITTLE ROCK
$119,119CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
