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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1669930

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Financials

$5.3M$4.4M2023$5.3M$4.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$5,251,093$4,306,270$944,823$10,435,226$1,732,800$8,702,426
December 31, 2023990$5,304,013$4,448,085$855,928$9,603,144$1,934,655$7,668,489
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$215,631
Program service revenue
$4,668,699
Investment income
$348,130
Net gain from sales of assets
$65,357
Other revenue
$18,633

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$349,745
Other salaries and wages
$1,606,908
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,296,129
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$18,000
Occupancy
$172,353
Travel
$87,975
Depreciation
$16,833
Program services (functional)
$3,869,591
Management and general (functional)
$401,400
Fundraising (functional)
$35,279

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$9,603,144
Total assets, end of year
$10,435,226
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,732,800
Net assets, end of year
$8,702,426
Land, buildings and equipment
$32,523
Publicly traded securities
$8,448,530
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,633,326
Net assets with donor restrictions
$69,100
Gross receipts
$17,269,977
Employees
15
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
DC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Alex ChoughPresident & CEO
Officer
35$329,000$20,745
Betty PaughVP of Programs
Highest-paid employee
35$201,524$13,541
Chrissy TilleryVP of Research & Evaluation
Highest-paid employee
35$179,894$15,589
Meaza GebremeskelController
Highest-paid employee
35$143,056$21,579
April BellDirector of Constituent Relations
Highest-paid employee
35$135,597$18,206
Kelly PappasDirector of Career & College Clubs
Highest-paid employee
35$117,364$15,360
Giuseppe BasiliChair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Dana Shanks- WilliamsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Jane OatesVice Chair / Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Michael MatsudaBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Pascale Charlot JDBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Scott A Gilles Ph DBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Carlos BingBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Irene GarciaBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
John-Paul GrayBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sylvia SymondsBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Alex ChoughPresident & CEO
Officer
35$330,000$20,745
Betty PaughVP of Programs
Highest-paid employee
35$189,024$12,254
Chrissy TilleryVP of Research & Evaluation
Highest-paid employee
35$167,394$15,108
Meaza GebremeskelController
Highest-paid employee
35$136,185$19,460
April BellDirector of Constituent Relations
Highest-paid employee
35$136,130$16,857
Kelly PappasDirector of Career & College Clubs
Highest-paid employee
35$115,446$14,000
Giuseppe BasiliChair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Sean P Jack Buckley PhDTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Jane OatesVice Chair / Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Michael MatsudaBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Juan A SepulvedaBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Pascale Charlot JDBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Kim Hunter Reed Ph DBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Scott A Gilles Ph DBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Maria Ibarra RodriguezBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Scott Wilson Ph DBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Angela JacksonBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1331 H ST NW STE 900, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-4739
In care of
% MEAZA GERHREMESKEL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Alexander Chough, 1331 H St NW Ste 900, Washington, DC 200054739
Signed the 990
Alexander Chough, President & CEO
Phone
(202) 530-1135
Return prepared by
Rogers & Company PLLC

Mission

The National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) is a national non-profit, non-partisan organization working to increase access to higher education for low-income students.See Schedule O for continuation.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Conference and Training Programs: For over 20 years, NCCEP has been convening the GEAR UP community to share best practices, create ongoing relationships, and refine educational strategies.Each year NCCEP sponsors technical assistance and capacity-building workshops, regional and national conferences, small-group learning community meetings, parental engagement programs, evaluation convenings, and advocacy workshops aimed at improving education outcomes and increasing the impact of community/education partnerships. See Schedule O for continuation.
    Expenses $2,177,204 · grants $2,000 · revenue $3,121,364
  • Technical Assistance Programs: NCCEP is continually seeking new and innovative ways to assist GEAR UP programs in the improvement of their work with students, families, and staff. In addition to creating tools, NCCEP seeks to build strategic partnerships to provide resources and programs.See Schedule O for continuation
    Expenses $1,397,530 · revenue $1,433,335
  • Public Policy: NCCEP serves as GEAR UP's voice in Washington, DC through its public policy and advocacy work. Our public policy team works closely with the White House, the U.S. Department of Education, Congress, and education associations, to promote academic achievement and access to and success in higher education for low-income students. NCCEP works to build relationships with key policy makers and legislators to educate them on the importance of expanding and enhancing college access programs nationally.
    Expenses $294,857

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1669930
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)
Education (B022)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,435,226
Income (IRS master file)
$17,269,977

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$5,251,093$4,306,270$10,435,226XML
990December 2023$5,304,013$4,448,085$9,603,144XML
990December 2022$5,066,640$4,061,354$8,559,328IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 31-1669930).

Questions about NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS

What is the EIN of NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS is 31-1669930.
Is NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS 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 NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS 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 NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS 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 NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Alexander Chough.
Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $329,000 (Alex Chough, President & CEO).
How much revenue does NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,251,093, expenses of $4,306,270 and total assets of $10,435,226 at year end.

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