Arkansas Center for Data Sciences
Increase number of it, advanced manufacturing, transportation & logistics, healthcare, and energy professionals produced by Arkansas educational institutions & employed by Arkansas corporations. Our vision is for Arkansas to become a global leader in transformation of existing industries through application of data analytics & related computing capabilities involving integration of technology & business skills.
Arkansas Center for Data Sciences at a glance
In short: Arkansas Center for Data Sciences gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $7,500
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $696,498
- +32.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Arkansas Center for Data Sciences funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Venture Center ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Venture Center Little Rock, AR | Enterpreneurial Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $696,498 | $2,805,936 | $2,921,393 | $7,500 | 1 | $2,265 |
| 2023 | $524,856 | $2,826,371 | $2,824,865 | — | — | $1,870 |
| 2022 | $522,123 | $2,753,417 | $2,240,869 | — | — | $948 |
| 2021 | $24,675 | $1,880,611 | $2,167,545 | — | — | $866 |
| 2020 | $311,828 | $1,863,538 | $1,629,044 | — | — | $1,233 |
About Arkansas Center for Data Sciences
Based on IRS filings
Arkansas Center for Data Sciences is a public charity focused on Education, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $696K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arkansas Center for Data Sciences is led by Willam R. Yoder, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Willam R. Yoder
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $200K (2024)
Charles Morgam
Chairman
Board of Directors → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lonnie Emard
Director of Apprenticeship
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$199K (2022) → $206K (2024)
Scott Spradley
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren Stephens
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Reilley
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Preston
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mike Preston (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $206K, to Lonnie Emard (Director of Apprenticeship). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Center for Data Sciences
How much does Arkansas Center for Data Sciences give each year?
Arkansas Center for Data Sciences gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Arkansas Center for Data Sciences?
Arkansas Center for Data Sciences reported $696K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Arkansas Center for Data Sciences?
Arkansas Center for Data Sciences is a public charity focused on Education, based in Little Rock, AR. It holds $696K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Arkansas Center for Data Sciences operate?
Arkansas Center for Data Sciences has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is Arkansas Center for Data Sciences's EIN?
Arkansas Center for Data Sciences's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2312317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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