Arkansas STEM Coalition
To support and promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the state of Arkansas.
Arkansas STEM Coalition at a glance
In short: Arkansas STEM Coalition gave $349K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $349,202
- +106.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,640
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,957
- Total assets
- $213,116
- -62.6% 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.
How to apply to Arkansas STEM Coalition
- Next open deadline
- November 15, 2026 (ACTM Kimberly Dawn Hughes Professional Development Grant)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Arkansas STEM Coalition
ACTM Kimberly Dawn Hughes Professional Development Grant
Arkansas STEM Coalition
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Excellence in STEM Education Grants
Arkansas STEM Coalition
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
VEX Robotics K-12 Grant Opportunity
Arkansas STEM Coalition
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Arkansas STEM Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Springdale School District ($28K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arkansas STEM Coalition gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $349K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $349K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Springdale School District Springdale, AR | Observe solar eclipse | $27,825 |
| Little Rock School District Little Rock, AR | Observe solar eclipse | $27,475 |
| Bentonville School District Bentonville, AR | Observe solar eclipse | $23,400 |
| Rogers School District Rogers, AR | Observe solar eclipse | $19,800 |
| Fort Smith School District Fort Smith, AR | Observe solar eclipse | $18,882 |
| Pulaski County Special School District Little Rock, AR | Observe solar eclipse | $15,849 |
| Cabot School District Cabot, AR | Observe solar eclipse | $13,332 |
| Beebe School District Beebe, AR | support STEM education | $13,086 |
| Fayetteville Public Schools Fayetteville, AR | Observe solar eclipse | $12,808 |
| Conway School District Conway, AR | Observe solar eclipse | $12,506 |
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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 | $213,116 | $303,340 | $1,391,282 | $349,202 | 30 | $4,629 |
| 2023 | $570,460 | $572,294 | $393,241 | $169,475 | 16 | $4,770 |
| 2022 | $389,590 | $309,481 | $280,774 | $23,100 | 1 | $606 |
| 2021 | $359,998 | $309,447 | $212,431 | $62,700 | 5 | $223 |
| 2020 | $263,669 | $229,081 | $219,470 | $62,700 | 6 | $669 |
About Arkansas STEM Coalition
Based on IRS filings
Arkansas STEM Coalition 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 $213K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 30 grants totaling $349K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arkansas STEM Coalition is led by Hannah Vogler, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hannah Vogler
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$77K (2022) → $36K (2024)
Randy Palculict
Chair
Secretary → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Gittens
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Guess
Director
Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Rich
Director
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Roedel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blake Beckham
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Wright
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Bock
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Hall
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Hatch
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Moss
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Hammond
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Tucker
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Wolf
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Schaffitzel
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Sturgell
Vice Chair
Director → At-Large, 2022
At-Large → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Koch
Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2022
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Fittro
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: John Miller (2020–2022) — At-Large
- Former: Laveta Wills-Hale (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lawrence Whitman (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Megan Greenland (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Valerie Keaton (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Amanda Furr (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bernard Smith (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Derwin Davis (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: James Chavez (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Maria Markham (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Nan Vandervort (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sam Carrasquillo (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Shannon Lynn (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Mitchell (2022) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Benjamin Moyer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Kutsch (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Darin Beckwith (2020–2021) — Past Chairman
- Former: Jessie Walker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: K. Brandon Middleton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Suzanne Mitchell (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Mickey Perez (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sharon Cantrell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shawn Bell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tina Moore (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kait Hill (2021) — Director
- Former: Derrick Floyd (2020) — Director
- Former: J. Michael Nauman (2020) — Director
- Former: Kelli Embry (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Hunt (2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Brantley (2020) — Director
- Former: Steven Miller (2020) — 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 $36K, to Hannah Vogler (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Arkansas STEM Coalition
How much does Arkansas STEM Coalition give each year?
Arkansas STEM Coalition gave $349K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $169K across 16 grants.
What is Arkansas STEM Coalition's typical grant size?
Arkansas STEM Coalition's median grant in 2024 was $9,957, and its average grant was $11,640, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Arkansas STEM Coalition give grants?
Arkansas STEM Coalition gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (3 grants), Springdale, AR (2 grants) and Fayetteville, AR (2 grants).
Does Arkansas STEM Coalition give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Arkansas STEM Coalition's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Observe solar eclipse" (20 grants) and "support STEM education" (9 grants).
Who are Arkansas STEM Coalition's largest grantees?
Arkansas STEM Coalition's largest 2024 grantees include Springdale School District ($27,825), Little Rock School District ($27,475) and Bentonville School District ($23,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arkansas STEM Coalition?
Arkansas STEM Coalition reported $213K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $303K.
What is Arkansas STEM Coalition?
Arkansas STEM Coalition is a public charity focused on Education, based in Little Rock, AR. It holds $213K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Arkansas STEM Coalition's EIN?
Arkansas STEM Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2284443. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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