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Nonprofit · EIN 99-1154699

ACADEMIES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · N LITTLE ROCK, AR 72117

Financials

$520K$227K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ACADEMIES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$519,679$226,940$292,739$292,739$0$292,739
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$272,719
Program service revenue
$246,960
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$114,731
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$136,708
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,600
Occupancy
$398
Program services (functional)
$138,214
Management and general (functional)
$88,726

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$292,739
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$292,739
Net assets without donor restrictions
$292,739
Gross receipts
$519,679
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
AR

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BOBBY GOSSERBOARD CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MICHELE BEASLEYINCOMING CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
LARRY WILSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MARKOUS JEWETTPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
50$0
CURTIS BARNETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM CARGILLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAY CHESSHIRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TERI COXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SUMMER DEPROWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINA DRALEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JACOB GARRETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFF SENNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
VIJI KURUVILLADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURA LANDREAUXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JEREMY OWOHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GREG PILEWSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHARON TALLACH VOGELPOHLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CODY WALKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JERMALL WRIGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
701 JUDI DR, N LITTLE ROCK, AR 72117-5369
In care of
% MARKOUS JEWETT
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MARKOUS JEWETT, 701 JUDI DR, North Little Rock, AR 72117
Signed the 990
MARKOUS JEWETT, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(501) 441-5858
Return prepared by
R & A Tax & Accounting LLC

Mission

The Academies of Central Arkansas Foundation advances career-connected learning by bridging education, business, and community to cultivate future leaders, strengthen the local workforce, and prepare every learner for college, career, and life.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CAREER-THEME ACADEMY PROGRAMS The Academies of Central Arkansas Foundation supports the implementation and expansion of career-themed academy programs across participating public-school districts, helping align academic instruction with high-demand industry sectors. These academies integrate rigorous coursework, work-based learning experiences, and career exploration to ensure students graduate with both academic and technical competencies. During the year, the Foundation supported programming that connected hundreds of high school students to structured career pathways in fields such as healthcare, business, information technology, and advanced manufacturing. Efforts included curriculum alignment, employer engagement, and coordination with district leadership. Outcomes include increased student engagement, improved alignment between education and workforce needs, and expanded access to career-connected learning opportunities.
    Expenses $30,591
  • BUSINESS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS The Foundation cultivates and manages strategic partnerships with regional employers, industry leaders, and community organizations to support career-connected learning. These partnerships provide students with access to job shadowing, internships, mentorship, and real-world project-based learning experiences. In the current year, the Foundation engaged more than 100 employer partners across Central Arkansas to participate in academy advisory boards, hiring events, classroom engagement, and experiential learning opportunities, ensuring alignment with current workforce demands while providing students with direct exposure to career pathways. As a result, students gained meaningful workplace experiences, employers strengthened their talent pipelines, and school districts deepened their connections to the regional economy.
    Expenses $27,070
  • SCHOLAR CREDENTIALING AND COLLEGE / CAREER READINESS OUTCOMES The Foundation supports initiatives that increase student attainment of industry-recognized credentials and postsecondary readiness benchmarks. This includes funding, coordination, and strategic support for certification programs, dual credit opportunities, and career readiness experiences. During the year, students participating in supported programs earned industry credentials and participated in structured career readiness activities, including resume development, interview preparation, and direct engagement with hiring employers. These efforts contribute to measurable outcomes including increased credential attainment, higher rates of postsecondary enrollment and employment, and stronger alignment between student skills and workforce needs.
    Expenses $49,210 · grants $42,700
  • OTHER
    Expenses $31,343

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-1154699
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$292,739
Income (IRS master file)
$519,679

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$519,679$226,940$292,739IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-1154699).

Questions about ACADEMIES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ACADEMIES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ACADEMIES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FOUNDATION is 99-1154699.
Is ACADEMIES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to ACADEMIES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ACADEMIES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ACADEMIES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ACADEMIES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ACADEMIES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MARKOUS JEWETT.
Who are the officers and directors of ACADEMIES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ACADEMIES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $519,679, expenses of $226,940 and total assets of $292,739 at year end.

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