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Nonprofit · EIN 41-4261880

EDUCATION CONNECTION

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78720

Financials

$253K$51K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EDUCATION CONNECTION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2026990$252,821$50,556$202,265$204,268$2,003$202,265
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$252,752
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$69
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$16,536
Other salaries and wages
$10,231
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$30,332
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,857
Occupancy
$632
Travel
$1,752
Program services (functional)
$31,728
Management and general (functional)
$18,078
Fundraising (functional)
$750

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$204,268
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,003
Net assets, end of year
$202,265
Net assets without donor restrictions
$202,265
Gross receipts
$252,821
Employees
0
Volunteers
1,250
Year formed
2026
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 May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMY WILKEEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$16,537
JOE BLANDBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
DOUG JAMESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SARA LACKEYBOARD TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SUZANNE LOGSDONBOARD SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JUSTYN PAYNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
STEVEN SNELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CONNIE STEELEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 200058, AUSTIN, TX 78720-0058
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JOE BLAND, PO BOX 200058, AUSTIN, TX 78759
Signed the 990
SARA LACKEY, BOARD TREASURER
Phone
(512) 813-9415
Return prepared by
CHURCHBIZ TAX SERVICES

Mission

EDUCATION CONNECTION HELPS ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN CENTRAL TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO READ BY THE END OF 3RD GRADE SO THEY CAN BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS. AS A PURPOSE-DRIVEN NON-PROFIT, OUR METHOD IS TO CULTIVATE, PARTNER, CONNECT, ONBOARD AND SERVE WITH HUMILITY, CONSISTENCY AND SIMPLICITY.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION CONNECTION ENGAGES LOCAL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER LITERACY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT ONE-ON-ONE READING SUPPORT TO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS (1ST- 5TH GRADE) IN CENTRAL TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HELPING ENSURE EVERY CHILD HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A CONFIDENT READER BY THE END OF THIRD GRADE.
    Expenses $31,728

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026990 on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025No data
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024No data

IRS record

EIN
41-4261880
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
2026
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$204,268
Income (IRS master file)
$252,821

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2026–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about EDUCATION CONNECTION

What is the EIN of EDUCATION CONNECTION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EDUCATION CONNECTION is 41-4261880.
Is EDUCATION CONNECTION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2026.
Are donations to EDUCATION CONNECTION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EDUCATION CONNECTION 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 EDUCATION CONNECTION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EDUCATION CONNECTION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2026.
Who is the principal officer of EDUCATION CONNECTION?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 names JOE BLAND.
Who are the officers and directors of EDUCATION CONNECTION?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $16,537 (AMY WILKE, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does EDUCATION CONNECTION have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $252,821, expenses of $50,556 and total assets of $204,268 at year end.

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