Nonprofit · EIN 26-1840971
CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77024
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,444,449 | $1,789,745 | -$345,296 | $11,803 | $45,834 | -$34,031 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,462,988 | $1,738,983 | -$275,995 | $311,265 | $0 | $311,265 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,764,773 | $1,700,871 | $63,902 | $594,924 | $0 | $594,924 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $1,436,553
- Investment income
- $7,896
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,380,527
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,535,181
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $50,087
- Depreciation
- $2,650
- Program services (functional)
- $1,701,497
- Management and general (functional)
- $88,248
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $311,265
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,803
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $45,834
- Net assets, end of year
- -$34,031
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,806
- Gross unrelated business income
- $7,896
- Gross receipts
- $1,444,449
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON CARRARA | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $113,964 |
| TERI JACKSON | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $104,807 |
| KAREN GATTEN | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $90,833 |
| GREG ROBERS | DIRECTOR/PRES./TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $60,000 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON CARRARA | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $115,231 |
| TERI JACKSON | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $108,603 |
| KAREN GATTEN | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $98,769 |
| GREG ROBERS | DIRECTOR/PRES./TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $60,000 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON CARRARA | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $108,282 |
| TERI JACKSON | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $96,597 |
| KAREN GATTEN | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $84,444 |
| GREG ROBERS | DIRECTOR/PRES./TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $60,000 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5 NORVELL CT, HOUSTON, TX 77024-6253
- In care of
- % GREGORY J ROBERS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GREG ROBERS, 5 NORVELL COURT, HOUSTON, TX 77024
- Signed the 990
- GREG ROBERS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (832) 754-7350
- Website
- WWW.DISCOVERCECE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- VIEBIG MCCOMMON & ASSOCIATES PC CPA'S
Mission
TO PROVIDE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM WHICH DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE TO YOUNG CHILDREN
Program accomplishments
- THE SOLE ACTIVITY AT THIS TIME IS OPERATING A PRE-SCHOOL IN HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR CHILDREN OF THE FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS OF RICE UNIVERSITY. THE CENTER AND THE UNIVERSITY SHARE THE GOAL OF PROVIDING EXCELLENT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO THE CHILDREN SERVED.Expenses $1,701,497 · revenue $1,436,553
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 | 990 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
- 26-1840971
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,803
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,444,449
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,444,449 | $1,789,745 | $11,803 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,462,988 | $1,738,983 | $311,265 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,764,773 | $1,700,871 | $594,924 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,987,850 | $1,586,771 | $541,692 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 26-1840971).
Questions about CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION is 26-1840971.
- Is CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 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 CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GREG ROBERS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,444,449, expenses of $1,789,745 and total assets of $11,803 at year end.
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