Little Rock Workforce Development Board
The organization is responsible for administering an integrated workforce development system, including job training, employment, and employment-related educational programs.
Little Rock Workforce Development Board at a glance
In short: Little Rock Workforce Development Board gave $1.3M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $327K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,306,459
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $326,615
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $62,793
- Total assets
- $2,188,424
- +49.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Little Rock Workforce Development Board funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arbor E & T ($1.1M). Together the top 4 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Little Rock Workforce Development Board gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2024) to $2.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor E & T Media, PA | Job Training | $1,140,215 |
| University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR | Public Support | $63,800 |
| Pulaski County Regional Detention Center Little Rock, AR | Public Support | $61,786 |
| Our House Inc North Little Rock, AR | Public Support | $40,658 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,188,424 | $1,852,393 | $1,802,744 | $1,306,459 | 4 |
| 2024 | $1,461,949 | $4,743,260 | $4,614,775 | $1,297,603 | 4 |
| 2023 | $780,958 | $2,894,959 | $2,767,850 | $1,818,404 | 1 |
| 2022 | $450,786 | $3,192,579 | $3,368,493 | $2,147,772 | 1 |
| 2021 | $359,522 | $1,935,959 | $1,921,892 | $1,517,032 | 1 |
| 2020 | $365,725 | $2,218,697 | $2,222,397 | $1,682,541 | 1 |
About Little Rock Workforce Development Board
Based on IRS filings
Little Rock Workforce Development Board is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Little Rock Workforce Development Board is led by William Monagle, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 2 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Monagle
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$78K (2025)
Eddie Davis
Chairman
Member → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Rast
Office Manager
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$36K (2021) → $73K (2025)
Bryan Day
Member
Member → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Stephens
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Fulks
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer - Start → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Barr
Member
Chair → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Schleicher
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christie Ison
Vice Chairman
Member → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Owens
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Lopez
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Cantrell
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Wheaton
Member
Vice Chairman → Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Holsclaw
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Provencher
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Bonner
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Earnest Merritt
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edie Stewart
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Scott Jr.
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Graham
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Oliver
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martie North
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Frieri
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dollie Fountain
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Wj Monagle (2020–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Ron Bara (2022–2024) — Member
- Former: Tad Bohannon (2022–2024) — Member
- Former: Bridget Glover (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Wesley Vinson (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: James Swaim (2024) — Member
- Former: Nathan Westover (2024) — Member
- Former: Neal Randol (2024) — Member
- Former: Jo Keegan (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Mark Bremer (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Beverly Smith (2020–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Joe Morgan (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Markous Jewett (2022) — Member
- Former: Marla Strecker (2022) — Member
- Former: Bentley Wallace (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Cindy Varner (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: James McCarther (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Janet Davis (2020–2021) — Office Manager
- Former: Montine McNulty (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Robin Hunt (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Susan P. North (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Teresa Knapp Gordon (2020–2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $78K, to William Monagle (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Little Rock Workforce Development Board
How much does Little Rock Workforce Development Board give each year?
Little Rock Workforce Development Board gave $1.3M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 4 grants.
What is Little Rock Workforce Development Board's typical grant size?
Little Rock Workforce Development Board's median grant in 2025 was $62,793, and its average grant was $326,615, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Little Rock Workforce Development Board give grants?
Little Rock Workforce Development Board gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arkansas (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were North Little Rock, AR (2 grants).
Does Little Rock Workforce Development Board give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Little Rock Workforce Development Board's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (3 grants).
How large is Little Rock Workforce Development Board?
Little Rock Workforce Development Board reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Little Rock Workforce Development Board?
Little Rock Workforce Development Board is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Little Rock, AR. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Little Rock Workforce Development Board's EIN?
Little Rock Workforce Development Board's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4896420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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