Nonprofit · EIN 06-1525201
PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INC
Tax-exempt · WEST HARTFORD, CT 06110
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,212,806 | $3,250,854 | -$38,048 | $3,337,559 | $523,988 | $2,813,571 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,935,004 | $2,834,332 | $1,100,672 | $3,384,783 | $533,164 | $2,851,619 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,727,931 | $2,405,354 | $322,577 | $2,198,427 | $447,480 | $1,750,947 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,221,522
- Program service revenue
- $1,951,673
- Investment income
- $28,048
- Other revenue
- $11,563
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $393,547
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,303,982
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,024,787
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $64,262
- Occupancy
- $42,000
- Depreciation
- $5,359
- Program services (functional)
- $2,707,537
- Management and general (functional)
- $429,401
- Fundraising (functional)
- $113,916
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,384,783
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,337,559
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $523,988
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,813,571
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,441
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,813,571
- Gross receipts
- $3,212,806
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD LEMONS JR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $225,213 | $46,125 |
| RYDELL HARRISON | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $200,978 | $21,386 |
| ISOBEL STEVENSON | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $199,495 | $21,421 |
| KERRY LORD | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $179,865 | $36,481 |
| PATRICE NELSON | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $196,781 | $6,924 |
| TISHA MARKETTE | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $166,669 | $26,442 |
| ROBERT BLAKEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MENDI BLUE-PACA | DIRECTOR (FORMER CHAIR) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN HABERMAN | (FORMER VICE CHAIR) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN HERNANDEZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DAYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GIFFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL DIEGO HOLZER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA BYRNE-JIMENEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DWAYNE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER HUSBANDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RICHARD SUGARMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LESLIE TORRES-RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD LEMONS JR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $225,155 | $33,258 |
| ISOBEL STEVENSON | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $194,331 | $20,737 |
| RYDELL HARRISON | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $197,626 | $14,274 |
| KERRY LORD | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $176,623 | $28,589 |
| PATRICE NELSON | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $192,850 | $7,066 |
| TISHA MARKETTE | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $164,436 | $18,267 |
| ROBERT BLAKEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MENDI BLUE-PACA | DIRECTOR (FORMER CHAIR) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN HABERMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN HERNANDEZ | CHAIR (FORMER SECRETARY) Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DAYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GIFFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL DIEGO HOLZER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN PETERS-DURRIGAN | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON IRIZARRY | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DWAYNE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD LEMONS JR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $213,213 | $38,728 |
| PATRICE NELSON | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $189,921 | $12,710 |
| RYDELL HARRISON | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $185,657 | $14,887 |
| KERRY LORD | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $167,023 | $32,934 |
| ISOBEL STEVENSON | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $176,645 | $8,632 |
| JEROME R BELAIR | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $133,712 | $6,360 |
| ROBERT BLAKEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELSA NUNEZ | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID EA CARSON | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MENDI BLUE-PACA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID NEE | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| THEODORE SERGI | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN HABERMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN HERNANDEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DAYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GIFFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL DIEGO HOLZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN PETERS-DURRIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON IRIZARRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 26 CAYA AVE, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06110-1186
- In care of
- % MR DAVID M NEE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RICHARD LEMONS, 26 CAYA AVENUE, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06110
- Signed the 990
- RICHARD LEMONS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (860) 586-2340
- Website
- WWW.PARTNERSFOREL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HARPERWHITFIELD PC
Mission
PARTNERS' MISSION IS TO IMPROVE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ORDER TO IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES,REDUCE ACHIEVEMENT GAPS AND PROMOTE EQUITY. PARTNERS' GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE CAPACITY OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO TEACH ALL STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL REFORM - TO IMPROVE TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE,COACHING, AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP OF SUPERINTENDENTS, PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS.Expenses $2,707,537 · revenue $1,956,673
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1525201
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B94)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,337,559
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,212,806
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,212,806 | $3,250,854 | $3,337,559 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,935,004 | $2,834,332 | $3,384,783 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,727,931 | $2,405,354 | $2,198,427 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,519,972 | $2,295,582 | $1,925,828 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 06-1525201).
Questions about PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INC
- What is the EIN of PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INC is 06-1525201.
- Is PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INC 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 PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RICHARD LEMONS.
- Who are the officers and directors of PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $225,213 (RICHARD LEMONS JR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,212,806, expenses of $3,250,854 and total assets of $3,337,559 at year end.
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