Nonprofit · EIN 45-3976683
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PGCPS INC
Tax-exempt · UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $472,409 | $412,367 | $60,042 | $606,555 | $5,640 | $600,915 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $504,678 | $474,403 | $30,275 | $543,873 | $3,000 | $540,873 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $835,601 | $369,763 | $465,838 | $543,000 | $32,402 | $510,598 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $520,497
- of which government grants
- $215,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$58,165
- Other revenue
- -$48,088
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $292,109
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,190
- Program services (functional)
- $292,109
- Management and general (functional)
- $17,889
- Fundraising (functional)
- $102,369
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $543,873
- Total assets, end of year
- $606,555
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,640
- Net assets, end of year
- $600,915
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $600,915
- Gross receipts
- $588,704
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEA WILSON | FOUNDATION RELATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $154,026 | $36,849 |
| ESTELLE FERGUSON | ASSISTANT TREASURER Officer | 16 | $24,298 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY STEVE PROCTOR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRELL LANIER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORENZO BELLAMY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIE GOODE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE KENSINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACELYN MCDERMOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY MICHAEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN RHODES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LANDIS RUSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEATICE TIGNOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EBEN SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEA WILSON | FOUNDATION RELATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $142,470 | $31,405 |
| GREGORY STEVE PROCTOR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRELL LANIER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ESTELLE FERGUSON | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE KENSINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY MICHAEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEATICE TIGNOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACELYN MCDERMOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LANDIS RUSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA GOLDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $389,590 | $46,764 |
| MICHAEL HERBSTMAN | TREASURER (UNTIL 01/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $184,974 | $35,874 |
| THEA WILSON | FOUNDATION RELATIONS OFFIC Officer | 40 | $0 | $131,968 | $30,557 |
| ESTELLE FERGUSON | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $116,904 | $22,922 |
| GREGORY STEVE PROCTOR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRELL LANIER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN RHODES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEATRICE TIGNOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE KENSINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY MICHAEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACELYN MCDERMOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LANDIS RUSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 14201 SCHOOL LANE SUITE 201B, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772-2866
- In care of
- % THEA WILSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEVE PROCTOR, 14201 SCHOOL LANE SUITE 201B, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772
- Signed the 990
- STEVE PROCTOR, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (410) 610-3345
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.EEFPGCPS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PGCPS, INC., IS A NONPROFITORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE AND MANAGE CONTRIBUTIONS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT, BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING AND TO ENSURE THAT PGCPSSTUDENTS ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO COMPETE ON A GLOBAL PLAYING FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE WORLD OF WORK.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO RECOGNIZE THE EXCELLENCE OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE, LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. DURING FY2024-25, A TOTAL OF 66 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS.Expenses $268,000 · grants $268,000
- THE FOUNDATION PERIODICALLY PROVIDES FUNDING TO PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (PGCPS) TO SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF HOT MEALS FOR STUDENTS AND TO ASSIST IN RESOLVING OUTSTANDING STUDENT MEAL ACCOUNT BALANCES ACROSS VARIOUS SCHOOLS. THIS SUPPORT HELPS ENSURE THAT STUDENTS HAVE CONSISTENT ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND ALLEVIATES FINANCIAL BURDENS ON SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS.Expenses $4,109 · grants $4,109
- THE FOUNDATION AWARDED TWO STEM ECOSYSTEM GRANTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 EACH, TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) INITIATIVES AT TWO SCHOOLS.Expenses $10,000 · grants $10,000
- THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT TO THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (PGCPS) HOMELESS OFFICE BY ESTABLISHING A STUDENT FOOD PANTRY CLOSET. THIS PANTRY IS USED TO STORE NONPERISHABLE MEALS AND SNACKS FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY WHO MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO FACILITIES TO PREPARE MEALS.Expenses $10,000 · grants $10,000
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
- 45-3976683
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $606,555
- Income (IRS master file)
- $588,704
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $472,409 | $412,367 | $606,555 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $504,678 | $474,403 | $543,873 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $835,601 | $369,763 | $543,000 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 45-3976683).
Questions about EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PGCPS INC
- What is the EIN of EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PGCPS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PGCPS INC is 45-3976683.
- Is EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PGCPS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PGCPS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PGCPS INC 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 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PGCPS INC 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 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PGCPS INC 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 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PGCPS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEVE PROCTOR.
- Who are the officers and directors of EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PGCPS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PGCPS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $472,409, expenses of $412,367 and total assets of $606,555 at year end.
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