Nonprofit · EIN 25-1820564
HOMELESS CHILDRENS EDUCATION FUND
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15233
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,624,870 | $2,147,803 | -$522,933 | $2,731,580 | $62,667 | $2,668,913 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,515,037 | $1,579,997 | -$64,960 | $3,233,736 | $174,374 | $3,059,362 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,392,669
- Program service revenue
- $49,435
- Investment income
- $54,783
- Net income from fundraising events
- $127,400
- Other revenue
- $127,983
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $68,280
- Other salaries and wages
- $945,152
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,121,400
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,470
- Accounting fees
- $100,407
- Occupancy
- $83,037
- Travel
- $37,669
- Depreciation
- $31,443
- Program services (functional)
- $1,392,476
- Management and general (functional)
- $374,989
- Fundraising (functional)
- $380,338
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,233,736
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,731,580
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $62,667
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,668,913
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $115,650
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,525,276
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,250,348
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $418,565
- Gross receipts
- $1,746,705
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 90
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARDANA JEFFERSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $154,930 | $17,827 |
| JO CLARK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE BENDER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE JASPER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MCKENNA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TY ALLEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNICE BOYDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BRENNAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLY RENEE BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW CLARK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE KELLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVION LATHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KALANI PALMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SCHRAMM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SHERIDAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN STEINBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH ZEWE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARDANA JEFFERSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $142,526 | $13,926 |
| JO CLARK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE BENDER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JASPER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MCKENNA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TY ALLEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNICE BOYDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BRENNAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLY RENEE BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW CLARK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE KELLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVION LATHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KALANI PALMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TASHA PEACOCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SCHRAMM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SHERIDAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN STEINBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH ZEWE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1501 REEDSDALE ST STE 200, PITTSBURGH, PA 15233-2343
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ARDANA JEFFERSON, ONE HOPE SQ 1901 CENTRE AVE 301, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
- Signed the 990
- ARDANA JEFFERSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (412) 562-0154
- Website
- WWW.HOMELESSFUND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GROSSMAN YANAK & FORD LLP
Mission
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES; SERVING AS A TRUSTED ADVOCATE; SHARING EXPERTISE; FACILITATING COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT MAXIMIZE THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT AMONG COMMUNITY PARTNERS [HOMELESS EDUCATION NETWORK(HEN)].
Program accomplishments
- MOBILE LEARNINGHCEF WORKS WITH PARTNERS INCLUDING 27 HOUSING AGENCIES AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY TO CREATE HOPE THROUGH LEARNING FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH. OUR PROGRAMS REACH CHILDREN FROM PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH YOUNG ADULTHOOD. IN 2024, ALL PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. HCEF CONTINUED TO EXPAND THE MOBILE LEARNING PROGRAM WHICH AIMS TO BRING TUTORING SERVICES TO MEET FAMILIES WHERE THEY ARE. THE MOBILE LEARNING PROGRAM MEETS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY. STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS LEARN AND GROW WITH HIGH QUALITY, MOBILE TUTORS THAT VISIT STUDENTS WHERE THEY ARE IN THE COMMUNITY. INSTRUCTORS AND VOLUNTEERS TRAVEL TO BRING TUTORING TO STUDENTS' HOMES, LIBRARIES, PARKS, OR OTHER LOCATIONS CONVENIENT FOR FAMILIES. DURING THE SESSIONS, TUTORS BRING ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES, BOOKS, AND SUPPLIES DURING THEIR VISITS. THE PROGRAM WAS PILOTED IN THE SUMMER OF 2021 AND HAS CONTINUED TO GROW.Expenses $257,327
- WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTPROVIDES HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE THROUGH PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS, WORKFORCE READINESS SKILLS, AND ESSENTIAL SUPPORT. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A LIVABLE WAGE FOR THEIR TIME IN CLASS AND AT THEIR PLACEMENT SITE, ALONG WITH ASSISTANCE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE.Expenses $204,303 · revenue $28,326
- HOMELESS SHELTER LEARNING CENTERS ARE BUILT JUST FOR KIDS AND EQUIPPED WITH TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. THESE CENTERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH BOOKS, GAMES AND EDUCATIONAL TOYS IN ADDITION TO POSTERS AND PROMPTS THAT FOSTER EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. WE EQUIP AND REFRESH THESE SPACES, AS NEEDED, TO KEEP THEM AT PEAK QUALITY FOR OUR YOUTH. BUILDING BLOCKS FOR SUCCESS AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING IS DELIVERED TO CHILDREN LIVING IN HOMELESS SHELTERS AND TEMPORARY RESIDENCES. WITH OUR INSTRUCTORS, LITERACY SPECIALIST AND INTERN TEAMS, WE FORGE RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS THAT ENABLE TRUST AND LEARNING. A QUALITY INSTRUCTOR AT EACH SITE IS ASSISTED BY A LITERACY SPECIALIST (WHO SHARES TIME BETWEEN ALL SITES) AND 2-3 COLLEGE INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS. HCEF CONDUCTED GROUP ZOOM SESSIONS AND GOT TO KNOW EACH FAMILY INDIVIDUALLY (THE YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS) DURING THE PANDEMIC. WE FOCUS ON OUTCOMES IN THREE AREAS: LEARNING STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING. ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS BRING CREATIVE, HANDS-ON STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATH) EXPERIENCES TO ENHANCE LEARNING. THE OBJECTIVES OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE TO EXPAND A CHILD'S WORLD, INTEGRATE THEM INTO LARGE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE A BASIS FOR "PRIOR KNOWLEDGE."Expenses $182,396 · revenue $21,109
- Expenses $748,450 · grants $68,280
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1820564
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,731,580
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,746,705
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,624,870 | $2,147,803 | $2,731,580 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,515,037 | $1,579,997 | $3,233,736 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,223,735 | $1,149,237 | $3,020,095 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 25-1820564).
Questions about HOMELESS CHILDRENS EDUCATION FUND
- What is the EIN of HOMELESS CHILDRENS EDUCATION FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOMELESS CHILDRENS EDUCATION FUND is 25-1820564.
- Is HOMELESS CHILDRENS EDUCATION FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to HOMELESS CHILDRENS EDUCATION FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOMELESS CHILDRENS EDUCATION FUND 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 HOMELESS CHILDRENS EDUCATION FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOMELESS CHILDRENS EDUCATION FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of HOMELESS CHILDRENS EDUCATION FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ARDANA JEFFERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOMELESS CHILDRENS EDUCATION FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $154,930 (ARDANA JEFFERSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does HOMELESS CHILDRENS EDUCATION FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,624,870, expenses of $2,147,803 and total assets of $2,731,580 at year end.
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