Nonprofit · EIN 20-2822602
ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,665,698 | $2,653,068 | $12,630 | $42,221,288 | $0 | $42,221,288 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $750,095 | $2,552,970 | -$1,802,875 | $41,948,613 | $0 | $41,948,613 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,490,704 | $2,437,817 | $52,887 | $39,411,113 | $170,000 | $39,241,113 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,665,698
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,752,845
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,781,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $156
- Program services (functional)
- $1,781,200
- Management and general (functional)
- $871,868
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $41,948,613
- Total assets, end of year
- $42,221,288
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $42,221,288
- Publicly traded securities
- $42,221,288
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $42,221,288
- Gross receipts
- $2,665,698
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA MARIA CHAVEZ | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $572,500 | $21,708 |
| STEPHANIE HARRER | SECRETARY & TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $147,065 | $8,866 |
| MICHAEL E KELLY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD BUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN CALHOUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY COHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBBIN COULON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUFUS GLASPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LUNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA MARA CHVEZ | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $473,078 | $924 |
| KYLA QUINTERO | SECRETARY & TREASURER (THRU 12/23) Officer | 1 | $0 | $374,901 | $29,610 |
| STEPHANIE HARRER | SECRETARY & TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $124,439 | $7,898 |
| MICHAEL E KELLY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LUNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY COHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUFUS GLASPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBBIN COULON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD BUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN CALHOUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE SELEZNOW | PRESIDENT (THRU 2/3/23) Officer | 1 | $0 | $658,433 | $53,309 |
| KYLA QUINTERO | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $329,688 | $29,094 |
| ANNA MARIA CHAVEZ | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $45,000 | $0 |
| RUFUS GLASPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN CALHOUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY COHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON BUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LUNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL E KELLY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBBIN COULON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2201 E CAMELBACK ROAD 405B, PHOENIX, AZ 85016-3431
- In care of
- % ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL KELLEY, 2201 E CAMELBACK ROAD 405B, PHOENIX, AZ 85016
- Signed the 990
- KARLA JONES, CFO
- Phone
- (602) 381-1400
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AN AZ NONPROFIT CORPORATION, SO LONG AS THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. REMAINS A QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION.
Program accomplishments
- THE ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IS FOCUSED ON APPLYING AND DEMONSTRATING NEW EDUCATIONAL IDEAS, POLICIES AND PRACTICES IN ARIZONA SCHOOL SYSTEMS. THE CENTER WORKS TO CREATE A SPACE WHERE EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS CAN COME TOGETHER TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN PARENTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND EDUCATION ADVOCATES TO PERFORM KEY SUPPORTIVE ROLES IN ENHANCING QUALITY EDUCATION IN ARIZONA. IN EXECUTING ITS MISSION, THE CENTER EMPLOYS VARIOUS STRATEGIES, INCLUDING PROGRAM SUPPORT AND POLICY ANALYSIS, FORMULATION AND ADVOCACY.Expenses $1,781,200 · grants $1,781,200
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-2822602
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B122)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $42,221,288
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,665,698
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $2,665,698 | $2,653,068 | $42,221,288 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $750,095 | $2,552,970 | $41,948,613 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $2,490,704 | $2,437,817 | $39,411,113 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $3,296,822 | $2,606,401 | $44,487,492 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 20-2822602).
Questions about ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
- What is the EIN of ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE is 20-2822602.
- Is ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE 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 ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names MICHAEL KELLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,665,698, expenses of $2,653,068 and total assets of $42,221,288 at year end.
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