Nonprofit · EIN 22-2685077
VOLUNTEER ENGLISH PROGRAM IN CHESTER COUNTY
Tax-exempt · WEST CHESTER, PA 19382
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $200,910 | $326,850 | -$125,940 | $265,182 | $80,655 | $184,527 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $337,134 | $319,582 | $17,552 | $362,071 | $57,188 | $304,883 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $197,172
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,071
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,082
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,168
- Other revenue
- -$1,333
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $79,872
- Other salaries and wages
- $113,920
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $214,374
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,900
- Occupancy
- $29,278
- Depreciation
- $11,806
- Program services (functional)
- $226,039
- Management and general (functional)
- $49,998
- Fundraising (functional)
- $50,813
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $362,071
- Total assets, end of year
- $265,182
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $80,655
- Net assets, end of year
- $184,527
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $30,146
- Publicly traded securities
- $49,469
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $146,574
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $37,953
- Gross receipts
- $225,597
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 236
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALERIE A ROZEK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| MARY VILTER ESQ | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| TOM TRAVERS CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG LOUNDAS PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.25 | $0 |
| PATRICK LUCKNER CPA | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| LARRY MILLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETE WATKINS PHD MSW | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRI POTRAKO | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $76,714 |
| VALERIE ROZEK | PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MARY VILTER | 1ST VICE PRE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| TOM TRAVERS CPA | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CRAIG LOUNDAS PHD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK LUCKNER CPA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| LARRY MILLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETE WATKINS PHD MSW | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 790 E MARKET ST STE 215, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382-4806
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TERRI POTRAKO, 790 E MARKET STREET STE 215, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382
- Signed the 990
- TERRI POTRAKO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (610) 918-8222
- Website
- WWW.VOLUNTEERENGLISH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- UMBREIT WILECZEK & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
THE VOLUNTEER ENGLISH PROGRAM CONNECTS VOLUNTEERS WITH ADULT ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS TO PROVIDE ONE-TO-ONE TUTORING AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT THAT EMPOWERS IMMIGRANTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL.
Program accomplishments
- VEP PROVIDES FREE ONE-TO-ONE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TUTORING AND U.S. CIVICS INSTRUCTION. THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS, ADULTS HAVE FOUND EMPLOYMENT, ESTABLISHED FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES, INCREASED FINANCIAL STABILITY, PURCHASED HOMES, RAISED FAMILIES, AND BECOME U.S. CITIZENS. 236 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED OVER 10,694 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO OVER 250 ACTIVE STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM COORDINATED COMMUNITY BASED CONVERSATION GROUPS, SPEAKERS' BUREAU PRESENTATIONS, AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO FURTHER ENHANCE STUDENTS' OVERALL LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES. VEP EXPANDED A PHOENIXVILLE AND COATESVILLE FOCUSED PROGRAM OUTREACH TO SUPPORT UNDERSERVED ADULTS IN REGIONAL COMMUNITIES. VEP IS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN THE UNITED WAY OF CHESTER COUNTY'S FINANCIAL STABILITY PARTNERSHIP AND INFORMALLY PARTNERS WITH MANY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE AREA TO PROMOTE PERSONAL, CULTURAL, AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE FOR IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES IN CHESTER COUNTY.Expenses $226,039
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
- 22-2685077
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $265,182
- Income (IRS master file)
- $225,597
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $200,910 | $326,850 | $265,182 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $337,134 | $319,582 | $362,071 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $219,963 | $313,562 | $350,749 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $334,372 | $346,264 | $383,998 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 22-2685077).
Questions about VOLUNTEER ENGLISH PROGRAM IN CHESTER COUNTY
- What is the EIN of VOLUNTEER ENGLISH PROGRAM IN CHESTER COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VOLUNTEER ENGLISH PROGRAM IN CHESTER COUNTY is 22-2685077.
- Is VOLUNTEER ENGLISH PROGRAM IN CHESTER COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to VOLUNTEER ENGLISH PROGRAM IN CHESTER COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VOLUNTEER ENGLISH PROGRAM IN CHESTER COUNTY 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 VOLUNTEER ENGLISH PROGRAM IN CHESTER COUNTY 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 VOLUNTEER ENGLISH PROGRAM IN CHESTER COUNTY 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 VOLUNTEER ENGLISH PROGRAM IN CHESTER COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TERRI POTRAKO.
- Who are the officers and directors of VOLUNTEER ENGLISH PROGRAM IN CHESTER COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VOLUNTEER ENGLISH PROGRAM IN CHESTER COUNTY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $200,910, expenses of $326,850 and total assets of $265,182 at year end.
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