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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2053733

DISCOVERU

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77040

Financials

$3.2M$3.2M2022$169K$397K2023$1.9M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DISCOVERU by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,895,558$1,420,587$474,971$1,070,906$78,856$992,050
September 30, 2023990$168,907$396,532-$227,625$1,257,857$319,011$938,846
July 31, 2023990$3,236,901$3,201,146$35,755$1,472,217$286,851$1,185,366
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,481,809
Program service revenue
$422,431
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$8,682
Other revenue
-$8,682

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$122,083
Other salaries and wages
$486,199
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$701,458
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$18,497
Occupancy
$23,243
Travel
$1,343
Depreciation
$2,832
Program services (functional)
$1,106,133
Management and general (functional)
$241,160
Fundraising (functional)
$73,294

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$540,291
Total assets, end of year
$1,070,906
Total liabilities, end of year
$78,856
Net assets, end of year
$992,050
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,633
Net assets without donor restrictions
$166,377
Net assets with donor restrictions
$825,673
Gross receipts
$1,904,240
Employees
21
Volunteers
50
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ASHLEY WILLETTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$104,889$6,488
MEGAN GALLCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
LYN GREENWOODSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
MUDIT KAPURTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
CHARLES MUNSELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
HOLLY PRICEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
VICTORIA ANDREWSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
SINERIA ORDONEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
FRANCIS LIMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
MARC LERMADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GEORGE VANDERVEEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - FORMER
Officer
40$128,101
ASHLEY WILLETTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$100,920
CHARLES MUNSELL IVCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KARLY BUCHANANVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JAMIE BAILEYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
LY GREENWOODSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VICTORIA ANDREWSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MEGAN GALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ANDREW KAPRALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MUDIT KAPURDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
FRANCIS LIMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
SINERIA ORDONEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
HOLLY PRICEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GEORGE VANDERVEEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$122,544
CHARLES MUNSELL IVCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KARLY BUCHANANVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JAMIE BAILEYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
LY GREENWOODSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VICTORIA ANDREWSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MEGAN GALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ANDREW KAPRALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MUDIT KAPURDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
FRANCIS LIMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
SINERIA ORDONEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
HOLLY PRICEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7676 HILLMONT ST STE 320, HOUSTON, TX 77040-6471
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ASHLEY WILLETT, 7676 HILLMONT ST 320, HOUSTON, TX 77040
Signed the 990
ASHLEY WILLETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(346) 327-7510
Return prepared by
PITTSFORD SAMUELS PLLC

Mission

WE ENVISION THE DAY WHEN EVERY YOUNG PERSON HAS ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, OUT-OF-SCHOOL LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT GIVE THEM THE SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND MIDSET TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR OWN SUCCESS. TO ACHIEVE ITS VISION, DISCOVERU HELPS YOUTH SUCCESSFULLY APPLY AND GAIN ADMISSION TO AND COMPLETE HIGH-QUALITY, OUT-OF-SCHOOL LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND ADVOCATES FOR THE INCLUSION OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN THE POLICIES AND PRACTICES OF EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DISCOVERU FANTASTIC LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES (FLO) PROGRAM CONSISTS OF COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATORY PROGRAMS THAT ARE INTENSIVE (FLO) AND EXPLORATORY (PREFLO). FUNDED, PLANNED, AND EXECUTED BY A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY CONSTITUENTS, FLO'S ARE OFTEN UNTAPPED BY LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES DUE TO A LACK OF AWARENESS, SKILL, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. OUR PROGRAM SERVICES, DETAILED BELOW, RESPOND TO THESE OBSTACLES: 1. ACCESS TO INFORMATION 2. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT 3. CAPACITY BUILDING FOR SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS 4. LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
    Expenses $638,709 · revenue $422,431
  • THE FELLOWSHIP INITIATIVE (TFI) PROGRAM IS A COHORT-BASED MENTORSHIP PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO CONNECT YOUNG MEN OF COLOR TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION. TFI FELLOWS MEET WEEKLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH DISCOVERU STAFF TO RECEIVE TUTORING, TEST PREP, AND COLLEGE ACCESS SERVICES. DURING THE SUMMER TFI FELLOWS PARTICIPATE IN COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATORY PROGRAMS WE CALL FLOS. THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM ARE FOR THE COHORT TO ACHIEVE 100% HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND 100% ACCEPTANCE INTO A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
    Expenses $467,424

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-2053733
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
2008
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,070,906
Income (IRS master file)
$1,904,240

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,895,558$1,420,587$1,070,906XML
990September 2024–––IRS
990September 2023$168,907$396,532$1,257,857XML
990July 2023$3,236,901$3,201,146$1,472,217XML
990July 2022$2,419,786$2,001,725$1,327,728IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––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 26-2053733).

Questions about DISCOVERU

What is the EIN of DISCOVERU?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DISCOVERU is 26-2053733.
Is DISCOVERU tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to DISCOVERU tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DISCOVERU 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 DISCOVERU due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DISCOVERU last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DISCOVERU?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ASHLEY WILLETT.
Who are the officers and directors of DISCOVERU?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,889 (ASHLEY WILLETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does DISCOVERU have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,895,558, expenses of $1,420,587 and total assets of $1,070,906 at year end.

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