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Opportunity Arkansas
| Opportunity Arkansas | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Location: | Arkansas |
| Top official: | Nic Horton, CEO |
| Year founded: | 2022 |
| Website: | Official website |
Opportunity Arkansas is a conservative nonprofit policy organization based in Arkansas. Its mission is "Renewing the Land of Opportunity by simplifying government and solving generational problems — for the next generation."[1]
Background
Nic Horton founded Opportunity Arkansas in 2022.[2] It is composed of a 501(c)(4) arm, Opportunity Arkansas Action, and a 501(c)(3) arm, Opportunity Arkansas Foundation.[1]
As of August 2025, the website for Opportunity Arkansas listed the following mission statement for the organization:[1]
| “ | Renewing the Land of Opportunity by simplifying government and solving generational problems - for the next generation.[3] | ” |
Opportunity Arkansas is a member of the State Policy Network, whose website describes itself as working "to catalyze thriving, durable freedom movements in every state, anchored with high-performing independent think tanks."[4]
Leadership
Nic Horton is the center's founder and current CEO.[2] The following individuals were members of Opportunity Arkansas' board of directors as of August 2025:[1]
- Debbie Hobbs
- Abigail Williams
- Betty Jane Strong
- Nic Horton
- David Fort
Work and activities
Legislative and policy work
The organization focuses on six policy-related goals, according to its website:[1]
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The group produces research and analysis on these issues and engages in advocacy and education activities with state lawmakers and the general public. Recent reports as of August 2025 have focused on school choice, phasing out the state's income tax, and changes to Arkansas' foster care system.[5] In addition, Opportunity Arkansas regularly publishes an "Opportunity Scorecard," rating the state's legislative progress on key issues.[6]
Opportunity Arkansas also maintains a bill tracker for the Arkansas State Legislature and highlights key bills.[7] Opportunity Arkansas is registered as a lobbyist with the Arkansas Secretary of State's office but as of August 2025 had not spent any money on lobbying costs in 2025.[8]
Notable endorsements
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Finances
The following is a breakdown of Opportunity Arkansas Foundation's revenues and expenses for the 2023 fiscal year, according to documents submitted to the Internal Revenue Service and compiled by ProPublica.[9]
| Tax Year | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $841,631 | $514,017 |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Opportunity Arkansas. "Opportunity Arkansas." accessed October 8, 2024
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ State Policy Network , "About," accessed August 13, 2025
- ↑ Opportunity Arkansas , "Our Work," accessed August 13, 2025
- ↑ Opportunity Arkansas , "Inside the 2025 Opportunity Scorecard," June 15, 2025
- ↑ Opportunity Arkansas , "Legislative Center," accessed August 13, 2025
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State , "Opportunity Arkansas Foundation," accessed August 13, 2025
- ↑ ProPublica , "Opportunity Arkansas Foundation," accessed August 13, 2025
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