Arkansas Ecomonic Acceleration Foundation is located in Little Rock, AR. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arkansas Ecomonic Acceleration Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Arkansas Ecomonic Acceleration Foundation generated $218.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $371.3k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH FOSTER ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ARKANSAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL GOVERNOR'S AWARD FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ARKANSAS WHEREBY COLLEGE STUDENTS PRESENT BUSINESS PLANS FOR HYPOTHETICAL BUSINESSES; PLANS ARE JUDGED BY A PANEL OF EXPERTS AND DOLLAR AWARDS ARE PRESENTED TO WINNERS AT THE ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON SUPPORTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY OF THE STATE. THE ENTITY ALSO SPONSORS A 5TH-8TH GRADE BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION NAMED YOUTH ENTREPRENEURIAL SHOWCASE (Y.E.S.) FOR ARKANSAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sam Walls III President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leslie Lane Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marie Bruno Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rush Deacon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathleen Lawson Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Rebecca Todd Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $210,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $210,500 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,000 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $76 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $218,576 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $105,950 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $96,115 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,612 |
Other employee benefits | $12,868 |
Payroll taxes | $6,973 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,600 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,225 |
Office expenses | $5,225 |
Information technology | $4,814 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,541 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $87,827 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $371,250 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $47,781 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $100 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,250 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $51,131 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,016 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $59,016 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$31,229 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $23,344 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $51,131 |