Nonprofit · EIN 23-2145857
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA
Tax-exempt · EDWARDSVILLE, PA 18704
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,132,436 | $1,141,441 | -$9,005 | $377,974 | $180,102 | $197,872 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,646,556 | $1,613,485 | $33,071 | $477,288 | $273,624 | $203,664 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,188,317 | $1,164,648 | $23,669 | $264,951 | $106,230 | $158,721 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,096,857
- of which government grants
- $1,096,593
- Program service revenue
- $34,547
- Investment income
- $1,032
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,277
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,841
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $105,945
- Other salaries and wages
- $590,470
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $839,823
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,150
- Occupancy
- $63,741
- Travel
- $62,100
- Depreciation
- $7,255
- Program services (functional)
- $892,731
- Management and general (functional)
- $248,701
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $477,288
- Total assets, end of year
- $377,974
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $180,102
- Net assets, end of year
- $197,872
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,478
- Publicly traded securities
- $86,556
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $196,827
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,045
- Gross receipts
- $1,165,066
- Employees
- 39
- Volunteers
- 22
- Year formed
- 1980
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN A QUINN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $107,698 | $5,237 |
| CHRISTINE JENSEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD HENNIGAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN RICARDO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA MODROVSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YERODIN LUCAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARLAN TABRON JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIFFORD GREGORY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DEEMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHON FERENCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH GODBOLT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN A QUINN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $106,287 | $8,586 |
| CHRISTINE JENSEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD HENNIGAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN RICARDO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN FERENCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YERODIN LUCAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARLAN TABRON JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH GODBOLT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIFFORD GREGORY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DEEMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN A QUINN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $97,866 | $19,233 |
| CHRISTINE JENSEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN RICARDO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD HENNIGAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHNATHAN FERENCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARLAN TABRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH GOLDBOLT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROCHELLE PLUMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIFFORD GREGORY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 107 GATEWAY SHOPPING CTR, EDWARDSVILLE, PA 18704-4403
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CAROLYN QUINN, 107 GATEWAY SHOPPING CTR, EDWARDSVILLE, PA 18704
- Signed the 990
- CAROLYN QUINN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (570) 331-6755
- Website
- WWW.EOCINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LAWRENCE CABLE AND COMPANY LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION, CAREER COUNSELING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FIRST GENERATION YOUTH AND ADULTS, IN ORDER TO ENABLE THEM TO ENROLL IN, OR REMAIN IN, POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER PROJECT SERVED 2,237 ADULTS. THE AGENCY PROVIDED THEM WITH A VARIETY OF SERVICES. THE SERVICES PROVIDED MAY INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING, CAREER COUNSELING, ASSISTANCE WITH THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS AND ASSISTANCE WITH COMPLETION OF THE FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION. THE AGENCY'S GOAL IS TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME, FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE BOUND ADULTS SELECT AND ENROLL IN A SUITABLE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION AND COMPLETE THAT POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OF CHOICE.Expenses $496,390 · grants $4,492 · revenue $3,546
- THE EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH PROJECT SERVED 1,002 STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 12 IN THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL DISTRICTS: SCRANTON AREA, HANOVER AREA, WILKES-BARRE AREA, HAZLETON AREA, AND SHENANDOAH AREA. THE SERVICES PROVIDED MAY HAVE INCLUDED CAREER COUNSELING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, PREPARATION FOR TAKING COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS, ASSISTANCE WITH THE COLLEGE SELECTION AND APPLICATION PROCESS. OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION. ADDITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO ASSIST STUDENTS TO SUCEED IN THE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT SUCH AS STRESS MANAGEMENT, STUDY SKILLS, AND SELF-ESTEEM WORKSHOPS. THE AGENCY'S GOAL IS TO ASSIST LOW INCOME, FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS TO SELECT AND ENROLL IN A SUITABLE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION AND COMPLETE THAT POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OF CHOICE.Expenses $366,704 · grants $2,463
- THE OVR-PETS PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO STUDENTS WITH IEPS, 504 PLANS, OR HAVE SELF IDENTIFIED DISABILITIES. THE LESSONS ARE OFFERED ON A SCHEDULED BASIS.Expenses $24,887 · grants $136 · revenue $31,001
- THE AGENCY PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPSExpenses $4,750 · grants $4,750
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2145857
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B00L)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $377,974
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,165,066
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,132,436 | $1,141,441 | $377,974 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,646,556 | $1,613,485 | $477,288 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,188,317 | $1,164,648 | $264,951 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,218,233 | $1,194,589 | $278,073 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | 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 23-2145857).
Questions about EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA
- What is the EIN of EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA is 23-2145857.
- Is EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA 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 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names CAROLYN QUINN.
- Who are the officers and directors of EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,698 (CAROLYN A QUINN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,132,436, expenses of $1,141,441 and total assets of $377,974 at year end.
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