Nonprofit · EIN 38-4019603
ALLIANCE FOR CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT
Tax-exempt · BILLINGS, MT 59108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $641,736 | $604,408 | $37,328 | $374,459 | $8,255 | $366,204 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $525,595 | $350,260 | $175,335 | $343,718 | $14,842 | $328,876 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $641,736
- Membership dues
- $170,631
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $83,779
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $106,170
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $10,377
- Program services (functional)
- $600,213
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,195
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $343,718
- Total assets, end of year
- $374,459
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,255
- Net assets, end of year
- $366,204
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $366,204
- Gross receipts
- $641,736
- Employees
- 10
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- MT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY COMBS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $80,529 | $13,491 |
| DAN GRABOWSKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WANDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA CHOUINARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM GOLTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER JARRETT | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOBIN NOVASIO | SECRETARYTREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY COMBS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $78,950 | $14,182 |
| MARK WANDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LELAND STOCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM GOLTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN GRABOWSKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER JARRETT | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOBIN NOVASIO | SECRETARYTREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 81093, BILLINGS, MT 59108-1093
- In care of
- % JENNY COMBS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATHER JARRETT, PO BOX 81093, BILLINGS, MT 59102
- Signed the 990
- JENNY COMBS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (406) 672-4342
- Return prepared by
- COLLEEN BLACK and CO PC
Mission
THE A.C.E. CONSORTIUM, IN COOPERATION WITH PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS, DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS MEANINGFUL CURRICULUM AND RELATED ASSESSMENTS THAT MEET THE ACADEMIC NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND STATE AND NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS.
Program accomplishments
- MONTANA STATEWIDE MENTOR PROGRAM PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW TEACHERS TO RECEIVE MENTORING FROM EXEMPLARY RETIRED TEACHERS, MEETING THE CHALLENGE TO ENCOURAGE AND RETAIN THOSE EARLY CAREER TEACHERS DURING THEIR FIRST FEW YEARS IN THE PROFESSION, THE YEARS THAT PRESENT THE MOST DIFFICULT DEMANDS. NATIONWIDE, RESEARCH SHOWS THAT MENTORED TEACHERS NOT ONLY STAY IN THE PROFESSION LONGER THAN OTHER TEACHERS, BUT THEY ALSO TEND TO ACHIEVE GREATER PROFESSIONAL EFFICACY THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREERS, WITH GREATER GAINS IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS. OVERALL, TEACHERS WHO RECEIVE MENTORING USING THE METHODOLOGY OF THIS PROGRAM HAVE A HIGHER RETENTION RATE THAN TEACHERS WHO RECEIVE NO MENTORING OR LESS RIGOROUS MODELS.Expenses $449,630 · revenue $460,074
- SUMMER INSTITIUTE PROGRAMS PROVIDE VOCABULARY AND TRAINING RELEVANT TO CURRICULUM PROGRAMS. PARTICIPANTS BUILD CONTEXT AND MAPPING STANDARDS INTO A YEAR-LONG PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES STANDARDS USING A PRE-DEFINED PROCESS. FROM THESE IDENTIFIED STANDARDS, A COMPREHENSIVE STANDARDS-ALIGNED UNIT IS CREATED AND PROFICIENCY SCALES ARE DEVELOPED AS ASSESSMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO LEARN AND DEVELOP FORMATIVE FEEDBACK ORGANIZERS AND OTHER STUDENT-FOCUSED AND STANDARDS-ALIGNED ASSESSMENTS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO LEARN ABOUT STANDARDS-BASED REPORTING TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND MEANINGFUL GRADES UTILIZING THE WORK OF THOMAS GUSKEY.Expenses $61,799 · revenue $77,155
- PIR DAYS PROVIDE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EDUCATION SPEAKERS WHO ARE LEADERS IN THE FIELD TO SPEAK TO K-12 EDUCATORS ABOUT TRENDS, RESEARCH, AND BEST PRACTICES EMERGING IN EDUCATION.Expenses $52,098 · revenue $56,447
- EDUCATION SOFTWARE SERVICES HELP TEACHERS ASSESS AND MAP STUDENT READING AND MATH TEST SCORES TO ENSURE THAT STATE K-12 STANDARDS ARE MET. THESE SERVICES ALSO PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH CURRICULUM RESOURCES THAT HELP THEM TO BETTER COMPLY WITH STATE TEACHING STANDARDS.Expenses $36,686 · revenue $44,028
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
- 38-4019603
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $374,459
- Income (IRS master file)
- $641,736
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $641,736 | $604,408 | $374,459 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $525,595 | $350,260 | $343,718 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $222,014 | $278,341 | $161,646 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 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 38-4019603).
Questions about ALLIANCE FOR CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT
- What is the EIN of ALLIANCE FOR CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALLIANCE FOR CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT is 38-4019603.
- Is ALLIANCE FOR CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to ALLIANCE FOR CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALLIANCE FOR CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT 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 ALLIANCE FOR CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT 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 ALLIANCE FOR CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT 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 ALLIANCE FOR CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEATHER JARRETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALLIANCE FOR CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,529 (JENNY COMBS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ALLIANCE FOR CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $641,736, expenses of $604,408 and total assets of $374,459 at year end.
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