Nonprofit · EIN 26-3185485
ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES IN EDUCATION
Tax-exempt · QUINCY, MA 02171
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,007,254 | $17,393,133 | -$6,385,879 | $7,883,812 | $16,969,118 | -$9,085,306 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,757,536 | $17,313,543 | -$2,556,007 | $16,192,003 | $18,891,430 | -$2,699,427 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $19,415,452 | $16,702,120 | $2,713,332 | $8,569,023 | $8,709,205 | -$140,182 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $11,949,452 | $16,611,755 | -$4,662,303 | $4,012,353 | $6,865,867 | -$2,853,514 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $920,131
- Program service revenue
- $10,083,163
- Investment income
- $3,960
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,770,864
- Other salaries and wages
- $11,199,289
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,533,679
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $107,284
- Accounting fees
- $13,061
- Occupancy
- $52,089
- Travel
- $361,214
- Program services (functional)
- $13,933,086
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,543,423
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,916,624
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,192,003
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,883,812
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,969,118
- Net assets, end of year
- -$9,085,306
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$9,097,381
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,075
- Gross receipts
- $11,007,254
- Employees
- 474
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVA SPILKER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $277,425 | $16,723 |
| TARSHA CALLOWAY | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $224,370 | $19,470 |
| RUIQUAN JIN | CHIEF STRATEGY & DEV OFFIC Officer | 40 | $207,720 | $6,613 |
| NICOLE SCOTT | GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 40 | $198,836 | $44 |
| ANDREA ROBINSON | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Officer | 40 | $193,966 | $44 |
| AMBER DECKARD | PRESIDENT - SUMMER ADVANTAGE Officer | 40 | $171,539 | $19,470 |
| ELIZABET GARZA | VP OF LEADER DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $148,907 | $931 |
| JAVIER DIMAS | VP OF OPERATIONS & ENROLLMENT Officer | 40 | $126,249 | $8,893 |
| ANNELISE THURBER | DIRECTOR OF DATA & ACCOUNTABILITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,393 | $7,722 |
| STEPHANIE GLENN | REGIONAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,462 | $44 |
| TAMARA BURNS | REGIONAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,375 | $0 |
| ERICKA ANDERSON | REGIONAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,527 | $6,613 |
| CATHERINE KENDRICK | DIRECTOR OF HR SCHOOLS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,040 | $7,517 |
| JIM PHALEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR FERNANDO REIMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARL MARTIN PHALEN | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| STEVEN TUCKER | DIRECTOR - DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVA SPILKER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $236,483 | $15,872 |
| JOANN GAMA | CHIEF HUMAN ASSET OFFICER Officer | 40 | $208,470 | $751 |
| RUIQUAN JIN | CHIEF STRATEGY & DEV OFFICER Officer | 40 | $193,965 | $6,144 |
| NICOLE SCOTT | GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 40 | $193,052 | $0 |
| ANDREA ROBINSON | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Officer | 40 | $188,324 | $0 |
| AMBER DECKARD | PRESIDENT - SUMMER ADVANTAGE Officer | 40 | $167,260 | $18,068 |
| TARSHA CALLOWAY | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $157,536 | $13,233 |
| HARITHA DASAR | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,273 | $17,800 |
| JAMES SWIFT | VP OF PLA UNIVERSITY Officer | 40 | $151,317 | $6,144 |
| ELIZABET GARZA | VP LEADER DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $148,701 | $793 |
| CARLO HERSSHBERGER | DIR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,660 | $3,641 |
| MELISSA MORRIS | REGIONAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,378 | $13,303 |
| CRISSY FRANCO | VP CAREER & TECH Officer | 40 | $129,885 | $3,908 |
| LADONNA BIVENS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACADEMICS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,846 | $0 |
| JAVIER DIMAS | VP OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $108,758 | $11,108 |
| JESS HILE | DIR CORP ENGMT & PHILANTHROPHY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,649 | $187 |
| DR FERNANDO REIMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| EARL MARTIN PHALEN | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM PHALEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN TUCKER | DIRECTOR - DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVA SPILKER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $222,117 | $0 | $14,434 |
| JOANN GAMA | CHIEF HUMAN ASSET OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 | $204,312 | $868 |
| RUIQUAN JIN | CHIEF STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $185,072 | $0 | $5,115 |
| NICOLE SCOTT | GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 40 | $189,746 | $0 | $96 |
| ANDREA ROBINSON | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Officer | 40 | $185,112 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER DECKARD | PRESIDENT - SUMMER ADVANTAGE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,724 | $0 | $15,080 |
| EARL MARTIN PHALEN | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $153,510 | $0 | $10,186 |
| ARELY BENAVIDES | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 | $124,030 | $8,140 |
| MELISSA MORRIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACADEMICS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,461 | $0 | $11,171 |
| JAMES SWIFT | VP PLA UNIVERSITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,208 | $0 | $5,115 |
| JOSE LUIS DE LEON | VP VIRTUAL SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,750 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL L SHANNON | CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER Officer | 40 | $115,901 | $0 | $3,359 |
| JUSTIN P BLACKSTONE | NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,353 | $0 | $4,472 |
| DR FERNANDO REIMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM PHALEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN TUCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARL MARTIN PHALEN | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $362,250 | $7,149 |
| EVA SPILKER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $197,857 | $11,068 |
| RUIQUAN JIN | DIRECTOR - DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,379 | $3,751 |
| NICOLE SCOTT | GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,225 | $212 |
| ANDREA ROBINSON | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,982 | $0 |
| AMBER DECKARD | PRESIDENT - SUMMER ADVANTAGE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,541 | $11,068 |
| TAQUOYA MCCONNICO | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,142 | $4,532 |
| DR FERNANDO REIMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM PHALEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN TUCKER | DIRECTOR - DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1001 MARINA DR APT 410, QUINCY, MA 02171-1521
- In care of
- % EARL MARTIN PHALEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EARL MARTIN PHALEN, 1001 MARINA DRIVE 410, QUINCY, MA 02171
- Signed the 990
- EARL MARTIN PHALEN, FOUNDER
- Phone
- (617) 818-1959
- Website
- WWW.SUMMERADVANTAGE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND INCREASE THE LIFE ASPIRATIONS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE LIVING IN UNDERPRIVILEDGED COMMUNITIES AND ARE CURRENTLY UNDER-PERFORMING. TO PROVIDE DIRECT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, SUCH AS SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS. TO WORK WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO RAISE THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND LIFE OPPORTUNITIES OF CHILDREN. TO WORK WITH PARENTS TO INCREASE THEIR ENGAGEMENT IN THE EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS OF THEIR CHILDREN; AND TO ENGAGE IN OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FOREGOING ACTIVITIES AND PURPOSES.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND INCREASE THE LIFE ASPIRATIONS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE LIVING IN UNDERPRIVILEGED COMMUNITIES AND ARE CURRENTLY UNDER-PERFORMING.Expenses $13,933,086 · revenue $10,083,163
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
- 26-3185485
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,883,812
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,007,254
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,007,254 | $17,393,133 | $7,883,812 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,757,536 | $17,313,543 | $16,192,003 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $19,415,452 | $16,702,120 | $8,569,023 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,949,452 | $16,611,755 | $4,012,353 | XML |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 26-3185485).
Questions about ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES IN EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES IN EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES IN EDUCATION is 26-3185485.
- Is ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES IN EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES IN EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES IN 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 ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES IN EDUCATION 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 ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES IN EDUCATION 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 ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES IN EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names EARL MARTIN PHALEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES IN EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $277,425 (EVA SPILKER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER).
- How much revenue does ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES IN EDUCATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,007,254, expenses of $17,393,133 and total assets of $7,883,812 at year end.
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