MISSION:
Since 2012, Arkansas Learns has become the “Voice of Business” for excellent education options for all students — no matter their culture, economic status or residence — to ensure Arkansas and Arkansans may successfully compete economically.
Talent drives economic development. And the biggest part of the talent pipeline is K-12 education.
All businesses need empowered customers and educated employees. Arkansas Learns exists to ensure both by uniting business leaders to leverage power and influence to shape policy, improve educational options and outcomes, and strengthen Arkansas. Why? Because…
When Arkansas Learns, Arkansas Earns.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Our members strive to constantly raise the educational attainment of Arkansans, which consistently raises Arkansas’ per capita income.
The work of our volunteers and management is guided by the core principles of student focus, accountability, transparency, rewards and choice in education.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
- Arkansas Learns is a 501(c)(6) organization, comparable to a chamber of commerce.
- Financial support comes from member businesses, named and anonymous, with investment ranging from $1,000 to more than $100,000 annually. Membership investment is tax-deductible as a legitimate business expense, less the percentage dedicated to lobbying.
- Individuals may contribute/invest, but without the benefit of tax deduction.
FUNDING SOURCES:
- Member Investment: 100%
1401 W. Capitol Ave., Ste. 260
Little Rock, AR 72201
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Established: 2012
Employees: 1
Service Area: Arkansas
Leadership
Founder & CEO: Gary Newton
Board of Directors:
William Dillard III, Chairman
Jim Walton, Treasurer
Claiborne P. Deming
Luke Gordy
George Makris
Lisenne Rockefeller
Kathy Smith
Randy Zook
The 2026/2027 Arkansas Giving Guide is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings. Click here to read a letter from our sponsors.