About Opportunity Arkansas
Our Mission
Renewing the Land of Opportunity by simplifying government and solving generational problems – for the next generation.
Our Strategy
- Researching generational issues plaguing Arkansas;
- Informing and educating the public about the consequences;
- Developing homegrown ideas and strategies for change; and
- Partnering with policymakers to chart a new course for the next generation.
Our Goals
Accelerate entry into the workforce and reduce the cost of work for all Arkansans.
Put students first and parents back in charge of education.
Infuse accountability into the Arkansas Parole Board and achieve justice for victims.
Protect Arkansas kids from the broken foster care system and preserve families.
Reduce the size and scope of state government.
Prioritize the truly needy in the welfare system.
Opportunity Arkansas Foundation Board of Trustees
Our Advisory Board
Dr. Gregory H. Bledsoe
Surgeon General for the State of Arkansas under Governor Asa Hutchinson
Akash Chougule
Vice President, Americans for Prosperity
John Nabholz
Arkansas businessman and investor
Will Rockefeller
Little Rock businessman, son of former Lt. Gov. Win Paul Rockefeller
James Franko
President, Kansas Policy Institute
Jonathan Small
President, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs
Debra Hobbs
Former Arkansas State Legislator
Fritz Steiger
Andrew Brown
Associate Vice President of Policy, Texas Public Policy Foundation
Kevin Tipton
Dreamline Manufacturing, Arkansas Career Education & Workforce Development board member
Ryan Walters
Oklahoma Secretary of Education, CEO of Every Kid Counts Oklahoma
Joseph Wood
Washington County Judge & former Deputy Secretary of State
Dr. Jim Carr
Former Executive Vice President,
Harding University
Bilenda Harris-Ritter
National victims’ rights advocate, former parole board member
Lance Kemper
Certified Physician Assistant and health care reform advocate
Rep. Grant Hodges
Arkansas legislator
Tommy Moll
Arkansas businessman
Our Funding
Opportunity Arkansas is comprised of two distinct organizations: Opportunity Arkansas Action, a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization, and Opportunity Arkansas Foundation, a 501(c)(3) research organization.
Both groups are nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations that are privately funded by individuals, small business owners, and private foundations who believe in our mission to simplify government and solve generational problems.
To preserve our independence, neither organization accepts any taxpayer funding, nor do we perform contract research.
Gifts to Opportunity Arkansas Foundation is an approved 501(c)3 charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible. Donations can be made by clicking HERE or by mail.
