Arkansas Rural Water Association
Organization summary
Type of Nonprofit
Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.
Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.
Summary charts: organization finances over time
Revenue $3.09M (2024)
Expenses $3.07M (2024)
Total Assets $6.4M (2024)
Total Liabilities $172k (2024)
Tax Filings and Audits by Year
Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.
Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,761,502 |
57.0%
|
| Program Services | $1,212,514 |
39.2%
|
| Investment Income | $107,963 |
3.5%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$1,784 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $12,113 |
0.4%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,570,765 |
51.1%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,398,578 | |
| Total Liabilities | $171,756 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Sternberg (Executive Di) | $175,991 | $0 | $0 |
| Zach Baker (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Butch Bartholomew (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on March 14, 2025Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Audit
Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,763,786 |
54.1%
|
| Program Services | $1,182,544 |
36.2%
|
| Investment Income | $74,353 |
2.3%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $242,009 |
7.4%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,506,355 |
50.8%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,268,053 | |
| Total Liabilities | $128,989 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Baker (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Butch Bartholomew (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Brown (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on March 19, 2024Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Audit
Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,764,044 |
58.9%
|
| Program Services | $1,172,349 |
39.1%
|
| Investment Income | $58,476 |
2.0%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,321,148 |
46.9%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,765,424 | |
| Total Liabilities | $137,109 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Baker (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Butch Bartholomew (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Brown (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on March 9, 2023Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Audit
Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,568,621 |
52.4%
|
| Program Services | $1,048,597 |
35.0%
|
| Investment Income | $66,146 |
2.2%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$3,371 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $315,418 |
10.5%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,120,680 |
46.6%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,000,563 | |
| Total Liabilities | $113,653 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Baker (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Butch Bartholomew (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Brown (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on March 15, 2022Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Audit
Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,314,201 |
52.7%
|
| Program Services | $916,717 |
36.8%
|
| Investment Income | $33,526 |
1.3%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$474 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $227,551 |
9.1%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,260,364 |
50.7%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,294,291 | |
| Total Liabilities | $132,858 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Baker (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Butch Bartholomew (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Brown (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on March 12, 2021Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Audit
Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,253,785 |
37.2%
|
| Program Services | $1,553,952 |
46.1%
|
| Investment Income | $2,800 |
0.1%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $559,398 |
16.6%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,095,466 |
42.5%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,243,529 | |
| Total Liabilities | $248,551 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Baker (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Butch Bartholomew (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Brown (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on March 12, 2020Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Audit
Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,432,444 |
48.5%
|
| Program Services | $1,074,837 |
36.4%
|
| Investment Income | $2,276 |
0.1%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $29,519 |
1.0%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $414,894 |
14.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,089,343 |
44.6%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,315,682 | |
| Total Liabilities | $115,318 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Brown (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Choate (1 St Vice Pre) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Butch Bartholomew (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on March 19, 2019Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Audit
Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,236,351 |
46.5%
|
| Program Services | $1,049,700 |
39.5%
|
| Investment Income | $1,613 |
0.1%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $370,593 |
13.9%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,049,576 |
44.5%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,780,375 | |
| Total Liabilities | $92,778 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Brown (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Choate (1 St Vice Pre) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Wasson (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on March 16, 2018Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Audit
Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,235,759 |
46.5%
|
| Program Services | $1,097,410 |
41.3%
|
| Investment Income | $2,081 |
0.1%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$25 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $324,425 |
12.2%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $961,127 |
43.1%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,485,528 | |
| Total Liabilities | $223,642 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Brown (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Roy Dison (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Choate (2 Nd Vice Pre) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on March 10, 2017Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Audit
Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,257,624 |
49.8%
|
| Program Services | $813,560 |
32.2%
|
| Investment Income | $1,248 |
0.0%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $455,341 |
18.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $926,137 |
43.3%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,020,757 | |
| Total Liabilities | $188,265 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Brown (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Woodle (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Roy Dison (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on March 11, 2016Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Audit
Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,050,841 |
48.5%
|
| Program Services | $825,398 |
38.1%
|
| Investment Income | $1,445 |
0.1%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $6,000 |
0.3%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $282,237 |
13.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $94,190 |
4.9%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $712,351 |
37.1%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,607,229 | |
| Total Liabilities | $165,268 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Brown (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Woodle (President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Roy Dison (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on March 18, 2015Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,020,749 |
51.7%
|
| Program Services | $802,960 |
40.7%
|
| Investment Income | $748 |
0.0%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $148,967 |
7.5%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $91,259 |
5.0%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $688,410 |
37.9%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,407,784 | |
| Total Liabilities | $165,719 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis J Sternberg (Executive Director) | $91,259 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Brown (Past President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wayne Stallings (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on March 14, 2014Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,051,814 |
61.7%
|
| Program Services | $651,004 |
38.2%
|
| Investment Income | $713 |
0.0%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $769,689 |
47.0%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,251,974 | |
| Total Liabilities | $169,149 |
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990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,422,820 |
80.4%
|
| Program Services | $345,062 |
19.5%
|
| Investment Income | $877 |
0.0%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $779,981 |
45.5%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,167,540 | |
| Total Liabilities | $150,798 |
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990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
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