Nonprofit · EIN 51-0456668
EAST COAST CONFERENCE
Tax-exempt · COLONIA, NJ 07067
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $800,190 | $737,962 | $62,228 | $1,652,273 | $47,651 | $1,604,622 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $752,503 | $772,068 | -$19,565 | $1,527,453 | $34,173 | $1,493,280 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $697,499
- Membership dues
- $305,950
- Program service revenue
- $46,322
- Investment income
- $30,646
- Royalties
- $25,723
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$27
- Other revenue
- $25,723
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $182,367
- Other salaries and wages
- $138,293
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $426,174
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,297
- Occupancy
- $2,933
- Travel
- $23,012
- Depreciation
- $851
- Program services (functional)
- $594,949
- Management and general (functional)
- $69,746
- Fundraising (functional)
- $73,267
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,527,453
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,652,273
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $47,651
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,604,622
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $948
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,353,073
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $251,549
- Gross receipts
- $1,154,159
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA GRASSO | COMMISSIONER (STARTING JUNE '24) Officer | 40 | $134,210 | $5,104 |
| DR ROBERT DRANOFF | COMMISSIONER (UNTIL MAY '24) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $103,804 | $0 |
| DR JAMES LENTINI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR GARY OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SUSAN PARISH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR FRANK WU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KENNETH DALY | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MAURICE EDINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RUPERT HAYLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LORRIE CLEMO | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TIMOTHY LYNCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ROBERT DRANOFF | COMMISSIONER (UNTIL MAY 2024) Officer | 40 | $175,113 | $30,331 |
| DR MAURICE EDINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR FRANK WU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KENNETH DALY | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SUSAN PARISH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR GARY OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TIMOTHY LYNCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LORRIE CLEMO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JAMES LENTINI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RUPERT HAYLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 205 FLORENCE AVE, COLONIA, NJ 07067-1714
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JESSICA GRASSO, 205 FLORENCE AVE, COLONIA, NJ 07067
- Signed the 990
- JESSICA GRASSO, COMMISSIONER
- Phone
- (732) 991-7712
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.ECCSPORTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRAIG FITZSIMMONS & MEYERLLP
Mission
THE EAST COAST CONFERENCE IS COMMITED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SCHOLARSHIP, SPORTSMANSHIP, TEAMWORK, AND CITIZENSHIP. ITS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE TOTAL PERSON CONCEPT IN ITS STUDENT-ATHLETES WHICH STRESSES THE ABILITIES TO EXCEL IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, ATHLETIC COMPETITION, AND POSITIVE CHARACTER TRAITS.
Program accomplishments
- NCAA CONFERENCE DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT:ENCOMPASSES ALL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAMMING, CONFERENCE ENHANCEMENTS AND OPERATIONS. THIS INCLUDES SUB GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS FOR ACADEMIC AND LIFESKILLS PROGRAM; REIMBURSEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CONFERENCE AND INSTITUTION STAFF; CHAMPIONSHIP EXPENSES INCLUDING BROADCASTING, GAME DAY GIVE-AWAYS AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS; CONFERENCE-WIDE PROGRAMMING INCLUDING THE ECC STUDENT-ATHLETE RETREAT, DIVERSITY TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMMING; AND MEMBERSHIP AND EXPANSION CONSULTING FEES. THE EAST COAST CONFERENCE IS ALSO A PROUD MEMBER OF THE NCAA AND DIVISION II. DIVISION II IS A DYNAMIC AND ENGAGING GROUP OF COLLEGES, INSTITUTIONS AND CONFERENCES OF VARYING SIZES AND EDUCATIONAL MISSIONS. DIVISION II MEMBERS ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT DIVERSITY; VALUE SPORTSMANSHIP, FAIRNESS AND EQUITY; AND PLACE THE HIGHEST PRIORITY ON THE OVERALL EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE OF THE STUDENT-ATHLETE.Expenses $526,644 · revenue $391,549
- CHAMPIONSHIPS:ENCOMPASSES ALL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH CONDUCTING CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS FOR BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, CROSS COUNTRY, SOCCER, SOFTBALL, TENNIS, LACROSSE, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD, WOMEN'S BOWLING AND VOLLEYBALL. THE EAST COAST CONFERENCE PROMOTES SAFE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENTS AND THESE EXPENSES ALIGN WITH ITS MISSION TO ENHANCE INTERCOLLEGIATE COMPETITION AND SPORTSMANSHIP AMONGST MExpenses $68,305 · revenue $44,887
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
- 51-0456668
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,652,273
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,154,159
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $800,190 | $737,962 | $1,652,273 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $752,503 | $772,068 | $1,527,453 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $672,821 | $754,061 | $1,493,823 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 51-0456668).
Questions about EAST COAST CONFERENCE
- What is the EIN of EAST COAST CONFERENCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST COAST CONFERENCE is 51-0456668.
- Is EAST COAST CONFERENCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to EAST COAST CONFERENCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does EAST COAST CONFERENCE 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 EAST COAST CONFERENCE 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 EAST COAST CONFERENCE 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 EAST COAST CONFERENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JESSICA GRASSO.
- Who are the officers and directors of EAST COAST CONFERENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,210 (JESSICA GRASSO, COMMISSIONER (STARTING JUNE '24)).
- How much revenue does EAST COAST CONFERENCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $800,190, expenses of $737,962 and total assets of $1,652,273 at year end.
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