Nonprofit · EIN 20-2585491
HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · MONTGOMERY, AL 36104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $272,157 | $327,505 | -$55,348 | $379,051 | $178,967 | $200,084 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $545,384 | $337,202 | $208,182 | $589,245 | $333,813 | $255,432 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $282,872 | $256,929 | $25,943 | $284,458 | $237,208 | $47,250 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $250,000
- of which government grants
- $250,000
- Program service revenue
- $4,500
- Investment income
- $17,657
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $30,700
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,790
- Program services (functional)
- $327,505
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $589,245
- Total assets, end of year
- $379,051
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $178,967
- Net assets, end of year
- $200,084
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $200,084
- Gross receipts
- $272,157
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORDON STONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $159,373 | $21,627 |
| LIZ CRAIG | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $66,000 | $0 |
| JO BONNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSYCA DARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LORI OWENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY MCMULLEN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORDON STONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $150,488 | $19,941 |
| DIANE CAUSEY | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $25,500 | $0 |
| MARGARET GARNER MSRDLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR GUIN NANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLEMIT SPRUIELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KATHRYN FLETCHER | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORDON STONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $149,926 | $21,990 |
| DIANE CAUSEY | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $25,500 | $0 |
| MARGARET GARNER MSRDLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR GUIN NANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLEMIT SPRUIELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KATHRYN FLETCHER | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2 N JACKSON ST STE 101, MONTGOMERY, AL 36104-3833
- In care of
- % GORDON STONE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 2 NORTH JACKSON STREET SUITE 101, MONTGOMERY AL 36104
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GORDON STONE, 2 NORTH JACKSON STREET SUITE 101, MONTGOMERY, AL 36104
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- GORDON STONE, 2 NORTH JACKSON STREET SUITE 101, MONTGOMERY AL 36104
- Signed the 990
- GORDON STONE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (334) 832-9911
- Return prepared by
- CRI ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO ADVOCATE THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN BETTERING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN ALABAMA.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND PROMOTED AWARENESS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA.Expenses $327,505 · grants $30,700 · revenue $272,157
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-2585491
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $379,051
- Income (IRS master file)
- $272,157
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $272,157 | $327,505 | $379,051 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $545,384 | $337,202 | $589,245 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $282,872 | $256,929 | $284,458 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: GORDON STONE | September 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: GORDON STONE | September 30, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: GORDON STONE | September 30, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 20-2585491).
Questions about HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION INC is 20-2585491.
- Is HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION 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 HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names GORDON STONE.
- Who are the officers and directors of HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $272,157, expenses of $327,505 and total assets of $379,051 at year end.
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