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The Arkansas Environmental Education Association Inc

aka Arkansas Environmental Education Association   |   Greenland, AR   |  http://www.arkansasee.org/
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The Arkansas Environmental Education Association Inc

EIN: 71-0793489


Mission

AEEA champions access to environmental education, builds community among professionals, provides support to educators, and drives excellence in the field of environmental and outdoor education in Arkansas.

Ruling year info

2002

Principal Officer

Sophia Stephenson

Main address

PO Box 149

Greenland, AR 72737 USA

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EIN

71-0793489

Subject area info

Environment

Population served info

Adults

Students

Teachers

NTEE code info

Professional Societies & Associations (C03)

Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs (C60)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Tax forms

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Professional Development Opportunities and Community Programs

The Arkansas Environmental Education Association works to equip Arkansas educators with the knowledge and skills to provide high quality environmental education programs to learners of all ages, fosters collaboration and resource sharing to increase impact, and advocates for environmental education.

AEEA's professional development offerings include a statewide conference, in-person workshops, online webinars, and online courses. Professional developed is focused on environmental and outdoor learning, including Project WET (water education today). Community programs include a Green Careers Expo for junior and senior high students, Dine & Discover series for general community member, and mini-grants to support environmental and outdoor education projects and programs. AEEA recognizes educators and students through Outstanding Environmental Educator Awards and special recognition at the Arkansas State Science Fair for a student project focused on sustainability.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Students
Teachers

Where we work

Awards

Education Program of the Year 2022

Arkansas Recycling Coalition

Affiliations & memberships

Arkansas State Affiliate of the North American Association for Environmental Education 2023

Arkansas Host Institution for Project WET 2023

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time

Financials

The Arkansas Environmental Education Association Inc

Financial data

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The Arkansas Environmental Education Association Inc

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: 2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Revenue
Contributions, Grants, Gifts $46,072
Program Services $0
Membership Dues $0
Special Events $0
Other Revenue $0
Total Revenue $76,773
Expenses
Program Services $28,530
Administration $12,305
Fundraising $0
Payments to Affiliates $0
Other Expenses $0
Total Expenses $49,218

The Arkansas Environmental Education Association Inc

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: 2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Assets
Total Assets $45,961
Liabilities
Total Liabilities $285
Fund balance (EOY)
Net Assets $45,676

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents
Letter of Determination is not available for this organization
Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Principal Officer

Sophia Stephenson

Sophia Stephenson has been involved with environmental education for almost two decades, working at nature centers, an educational farm, and a local government department where the focus was solid waste management and resource conservation. Sophia is trained as a workshop facilitator in both Project WET and Project Learning Tree. She serves as the Arkansas State Coordinator for Project WET and on the Arkansas PLT Steering Committee. She is also active with the North American Association for Environmental Educations Affiliate Network.

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There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.

The Arkansas Environmental Education Association Inc

Board of directors
as of 05/05/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board of directors data
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Board chair

Brent Walker

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment

Term: 2024 - 2022

Melissa Lombardi

US Fish & Wildlife Service

Brent Walker

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment

Amanda Bradley

Bryant School District

Faebyan Whittle

City of Fayetteville

Traci Hudson

University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff

Monica Woods

St. Joseph's Center

Rafael Gutierrez

University of Arkansas

Michael Barger

Keep Arkansas Beautiful

Elena Rubino

University of Arkansas, Monticello

Amelia Southern Uribe

Zero Hour Arkansas

Grant Williams

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 5/5/2024

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 09/08/2023

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.