Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc
Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc, known as the EAST Initiative, is a public charity based in an individual recipient, Arkansas. It supports education that combines technology, service, and real-world, community-based problem-solving.
Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc at a glance
In short: Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc gave $725K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $60K), mostly in Arkansas. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $725,257
- +16.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -29.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,438
- +65.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $63,422
- Total assets
- $5,027,428
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 6215 Ranch Dr, Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone: (501) 371-5028
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nettleton School District ($128K). Together the top 10 received $712K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,819), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 60 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Arkansas. EAST’s website says it has programs in more than 230 schools in two states, while its 2024 filing describes programs in more than 250 schools across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $71K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $64K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2021) to $999K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $725K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nettleton School District Jonesboro, AR | Technology Project | $127,568 |
| Friendship Aspire Arkansas Inc Pine Bluff, AR | Technology Project | $126,775 |
| Brookland Public Schools Brookland, AR | Technology Project | $65,894 |
| Superintendent of Hope School Distr Hope, AR | Technology Project | $64,372 |
| Searcy Special School District Searcy, AR | Technology Project | $64,140 |
| Carisle School District Carisle, AR | Technology Project | $63,466 |
| Sloan-Hendrix School District Imboden, AR | Technology Project | $63,378 |
| Poyen School District Poyen, AR | Technology Grant | $63,232 |
| Mayflower School District Mayflower, AR | Technology Project | $62,895 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Little Rock, AR | Scholarships | $10,385 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,027,428 | $3,671,873 | $4,112,201 | $725,257 | 12 | $109,827 |
| 2024 | $5,047,565 | $3,692,478 | $3,925,392 | $621,926 | 17 | $139,752 |
| 2023 | $5,261,118 | $3,964,467 | $4,052,920 | $999,307 | 17 | $66,153 |
| 2022 | $5,996,067 | $3,550,904 | $3,623,343 | $548,848 | 14 | $16,911 |
| 2021 | $6,295,083 | $2,795,175 | $2,626,123 | $71,131 | Total only | $26,244 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
EAST’s stated mission is to provide an environment that fosters relevant, individualized, life-changing experiences through service and technology. Its website describes student-centered learning that uses technology, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving to address real-world needs. The organization also describes providing professional development and technical support to educators.
The 2025 filing lists grants for technology projects, technology grants, and scholarships. One supported organization, Arkansas Community Foundation, describes its mission as engaging people, connecting resources, and inspiring solutions to build community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, EAST reported 12 grants totaling $725,257. Grant amounts ranged from $5,333 to $127,568, with a median of $63,422. The largest awards included $127,568 to Nettleton School District and $126,775 to Friendship Aspire Arkansas Inc., both for technology projects. Other large technology awards went to Brookland Public Schools ($65,894), Superintendent of Hope School District ($64,372), Searcy Special School District ($64,140), Carlisle School District ($63,466), Sloan-Hendrix School District ($63,378), Poyen School District ($63,232), and Mayflower School District ($62,895). Scholarships grants included $10,385 to Arkansas Community Foundation, $7,819 to Little Rock School Board, and $5,333 to Springdale Public School District 50.
EAST’s website describes the annual EAST Upgrade Grant as matching support for technology purchases in established EAST classrooms. Its November 2025 announcement said ten Arkansas schools were selected for that year’s program, with $50,000 available in total and awards of up to $5,000 per school. Applicants were asked to submit a request stating the amount needed, intended technology purchases, and how the technology would support student work. The organization also said startup funding was available for more than ten new EAST programs for the 2025–2026 school year; that application period is past.
The 2024 filing says a grant request for proposals was provided to member schools and outlined allowed uses of grant funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matt Dozier as CEO; Jerry Prince as VP Information; Jack Ciak as VP Finance; Melanie Bradford as secretary; John Chamberlin as vice-chair; and Phoebe Bailey, Chad Brown, Brad Chilcote, Sarah Daigle, and Cody Decker as board members.
Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc is led by Matt Dozier, CEO on every filing since 2021; 3 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Dozier
CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$137K (2021) → $160K (2025)
Jason Everett
Chairperson
Board Member → Vice Chairperson, 2024
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Ciak
Vice President Finance
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$79K (2022) → $109K (2025)
Jerry Prince
Vice President Informati
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $129K (2025)
Brad Chilcote
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Chamberlin
Vice Chairperson
Board Member → Vice Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Robbins
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Bradford
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Daigle
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Washington
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leland Kurfess
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phoebe Bailey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Sims
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody Decker
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Dickens
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karli Saracini
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Charlotte Williams (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: John Riggs (2021–2024) — Past Chair
- Former: Mildred Franco (2021–2024) — Chairperson
- Former: Brent Staley (2021–2023) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Dean Kahler (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Rollins (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mitch Bettis (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dale Johnson (2021–2022) — Past Chairperson
- Former: Pam Sullivan (2021–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $160K, to Matt Dozier (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc
How much does Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc give each year?
Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc gave $725K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $622K across 17 grants.
What is Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc's typical grant size?
Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc's median grant in 2025 was $63,422, and its average grant was $60,438, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc give grants?
Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Technology Project" (8 grants) and "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc's largest grantees?
Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Nettleton School District ($127,568), Friendship Aspire Arkansas Inc ($126,775) and Brookland Public Schools ($65,894), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,819), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc?
Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What does Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc fund?
EAST’s stated mission is to provide an environment that fosters relevant, individualized, life-changing experiences through service and technology. Its website describes student-centered learning that uses technology, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving to address real-world needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc?
Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc's EIN?
Environmental and Spatial Technology Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0863568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 4, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 29, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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