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Nonprofit · EIN 71-0768429

ARKANSAS TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES

Also known as ARK-TESOL

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SPRINGDALE, AR 72764

Financials

$83K$89K2023$89K$71K2024$103K$112K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARKANSAS TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$103,042$112,213-$9,171$121,695$0$121,695
December 31, 2024990-EZ$89,163$71,164$17,999$130,866$0$130,866
December 31, 2023990-EZ$83,182$88,575-$5,393$112,867$0$112,867
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Membership dues
$85,656
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$803
Other revenue
$16,583

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$18,088
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,156
Printing, publications and postage
$2,244
Other expenses
$89,725
Program services (functional)
$106,767

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$130,866
Total assets, end of year
$121,695
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$121,695
Cash, savings and investments
$121,695
Gross receipts
$103,689

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Karen HenryPast President0.5$0
Judy HobsonTreasurer and Membership Chair2$0
Tracy LeoneSecretary0.5$0
Courtney BogleCommunication Coor.2$0
Mary CollinsScholarships and Awards Coordinator1$0
Courtney BogleWebsite Manager1$0
Tracy CrissSecond VP1$0
Aida KuettleWest Regional Rep0.5$0
Susan FredricksNEA Regioanl Rep0.5$0
Xee YangCentral Regional Rep0.5$0
OPENSEA Regional Rep0$0
OPENSWA Regional Rep0$0
Ursula ChandlerCommunity Board Member from HEI0.25$0
Maria TouchstoneCommunity Board Member from ADE0.25$0
Christen GrahamPresident1$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa BrattonFirst Vice President1$0
Megan OaksNW Regional Rep0.25$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Christy JayPast President0.5$0
Judy HobsonTreasurer and Membership Chair2$0
Melissa BrattonSecretary0$0
Courtney BogleCommunication Coor.0.5$0
Mary CollinsScholarships and Awards Coordinator0.5$0
Courtney BogleWebsite Manager1$0
Christin GrahamSecond VP1$0
Danielle StewartWest Regional Rep0$0
Susan FredricksNEA Regioanl Rep0$0
OPENCentral Regional Rep0$0
Abby EbarbSEA Regional Rep0.25$0
Tracy CrissSWA Regional Rep0$0
Ursula ChandlerCommunity Board Member from HEI0.25$0
Maria TouchstoneCommunity Board Member from ADE0.25$0
Karen HeneryPresident0.25$0
Kathleen FlemingFirst Vice President0.5$0
Megan OaksNW Regional Rep0.25$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Christy JayPast President0.5$0
Dawn ShinnPresident1$0
Karen HeneryFirst Vice President1$0
Kathleen FlemingSecond Vice President1$0
Judy HobsonTreasurer and Membership Chair2$0
Melissa BrattonSecretary1$0
Danielle StewartCommunication Coor.0.25$0
Kristina HowlettScholarships and Awards Coordinator1$0
Dawn ShinnWebsite Manager1$0
Christin GrahamNWA Regional Rep0.1$0
Danielle StewartWest Regional Rep0.25$0
Susan FredricksNEA Regioanl Rep0.1$0
Maria TouchstoneCentral Regional Rep0.1$0
Jana CatlettSEA Regional Rep0.1$0
Tracy CrissSWA Regional Rep0.25$0
Ursual ChandlerCommunity Board Member from HEI0.1$0
Tricia KerrCommunity Board Member from ADE0.1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
111 SUTTLE DR, SPRINGDALE, AR 72764-2525
In care of
% JUDY HOBSON
Signed the 990-EZ
Judy Hobson, Treasurer
Phone
(479) 530-2846

Mission

ARKTESOL provides research and current best practices to educators in public and private PK-12 schools, higher education institutions including preservice teachers, adult education agencies, as well as any organization designed to facilitate and promote the education of multilingual learners.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ARKTESOL awards 5 new graduating seniors who are currently or formerly have been an English learner with a scholarship of 1000 per year and renewable for up to 4 years.
    Expenses $17,000
  • In addition to awarding graduating seniors and renewing scholarships for another 15 students, we provide a $1000 recognition award to two outstanding ESL teachers who are members of ARKTESOL.
    Expenses $1,000
  • All scholars who are currently in college and receiving a scholarship from ARKTESOL are invited two times each year to attend a luncheon. Families are invited to attend. We also provide plaques for the teachers who receive the 1000 award.
    Expenses $162
  • Professional development to 325 teachers from school districts and higher education institutions in SETESOL states and other bordering states. This included two national speaker from Massachusetts and California as well as providing each attendee with the speakers presentation In addition to the keynote speakers, teachers have options to attend three break-out sessions from a pool of about ninety. These sessions are offered by local and invited educators who are experts in the area of ESL. Costs include speaker fees, AV, conference materials, meals and rental costs. We recognize outstanding educators and coordinators . This was ARKTESOL's year to hosts all of the SETESOL states to a 3 day conference.
    Expenses $88,605

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
71-0768429
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$121,695
Income (IRS master file)
$103,689

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
June 9, 2011
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2014

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$103,042$112,213$121,695IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$89,163$71,164$130,866IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$83,182$88,575$112,867XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 71-0768429).

Questions about ARKANSAS TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES

What is the EIN of ARKANSAS TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARKANSAS TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES is 71-0768429.
Is ARKANSAS TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2014.
Are donations to ARKANSAS TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ARKANSAS TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ARKANSAS TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ARKANSAS TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of ARKANSAS TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ARKANSAS TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $103,042, expenses of $112,213 and total assets of $121,695 at year end.

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