Nonprofit · EIN 52-1307764
NETWORK EDUCATION PROGRAM
Also known as NUNS ON THE BUS
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,975,137 | $2,610,113 | -$634,976 | $9,515,386 | $1,311,954 | $8,203,432 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,305,189 | $3,157,360 | -$852,171 | $10,210,081 | $2,169,532 | $8,040,549 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,146,929 | $2,191,239 | $1,955,690 | $9,764,584 | $1,454,117 | $8,310,467 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,772,473
- of which government grants
- $237,373
- Program service revenue
- $1,350
- Investment income
- $201,314
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$9,421
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $521,147
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,229,341
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,750,488
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $45,381
- Occupancy
- $193,881
- Travel
- $5,386
- Depreciation
- $29,198
- Program services (functional)
- $2,194,187
- Management and general (functional)
- $204,965
- Fundraising (functional)
- $210,961
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,210,081
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,515,386
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,311,954
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,203,432
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $175,184
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,922,445
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,203,432
- Gross receipts
- $4,811,913
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1975
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN ZUBAL | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 26 | $87,590 | $47,164 | $3,379 |
| LAURA PERALTA-SCHULTE | DIR OF PUBLIC POLICY AND GOV REL Highest-paid employee | 24 | $62,045 | $41,363 | $29,831 |
| MEGAN OLSON | GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 39 | $102,312 | $2,088 | $13,649 |
| MARGARET BREVIG | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 26 | $69,257 | $37,292 | $9,311 |
| JOAN NEAL | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 26 | $69,382 | $37,360 | $2,250 |
| LAURIE CARAFONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 27 | $72,025 | $35,475 | $113 |
| BRIDGET BEARSS RSCJ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSITA COLBERT SNDDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLYE COLVIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE GERDEMAN CDP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATERI KERWIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA KOTTURAN SCN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE LI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEJANDRA MARROQUIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN MCULLOUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA NETTLES FSPA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBBIE PENTECOST OSF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMARI VERASTEGUI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSE WEIDENBENNER RSM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALISON BENDERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JANETTA HAMMOCK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SCOTT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary J Novak | Executive Director Key employee | 28.4 | $126,380 | $51,620 | $3,760 |
| Joan Neal | Deputy Executive Director Key employee | 26.5 | $102,688 | $52,313 | $2,612 |
| Erin Zubal | Chief of Staff Key employee | 26.57 | $90,450 | $44,550 | $4,947 |
| Leslye Colvin | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Janetta Hammock | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Scott | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alice Gerdeman CDP | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Addie Lorraine Walker SSND | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alejandra Marroquin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amari Verastegui | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Baird DHM | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Li | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bridget Bearss RSCJ | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Ferguson SNJM | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Noble | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kateri Kerwin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robbie Pentecost OSF | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Marin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary J Novak | Executive Director Key employee | 30.67 | $127,420 | $38,780 | $9,616 |
| Erin Zubal | Chief of Staff Key employee | 26.18 | $84,612 | $43,588 | $4,948 |
| Joan Neal | Deputy Executive Director Key employee | 26.2 | $70,216 | $36,984 | $1,835 |
| Leslye Colvin | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Janetta Hammock | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Scott | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alice Gerdeman CDP | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Addie Lorraine Walker SSND | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alejandra Marroquin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amari Verastegui | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Baird DHM | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Li | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bridget Bearss RSCJ | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Ferguson SNJM | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Noble | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kateri Kerwin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robbie Pentecost OSF | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Marin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 820 1ST ST NE STE 350, WASHINGTON, DC 20002-8065
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ERIN ZUBAL, 820 FIRST STREET NE STE 350, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
- Signed the 990
- ERIN ZUBAL, CHIEF OF STAFF
- Phone
- (202) 347-9797
- Website
- WWW.NETWORKADVOCATES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SCHMERSAHL TRELOAR & COMPANY PC
Mission
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE PRINCIPLES AND THE MEANS OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THAT SUPPORT THE REALIZATION OF THOSE PRINCIPLES IN PUBLIC POLICY.
Program accomplishments
- 1. PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR TEAM MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC NATIONWIDE REGARDING KEY POLICY ISSUES AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TOOLS TO PROMOTE CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE PRINCIPLES. IN RECENT YEARS, THESE RESOURCES HAVE INCLUDED PERIODIC WEBINARS, WRITTEN MATERIALS ON ISSUES CENTRAL TO NETWORK'S MISSION AND PRIORITIES.2. EDUCATING AND ORGANIZING REGIONAL TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE PART IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS TO PROMOTE POLICIES THAT ADVANCE CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE PRINCIPLES.Expenses $2,194,187 · revenue $1,350
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1307764
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,515,386
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,811,913
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,975,137 | $2,610,113 | $9,515,386 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,305,189 | $3,157,360 | $10,210,081 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,146,929 | $2,191,239 | $9,764,584 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,751,655 | $2,089,797 | $7,469,129 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 52-1307764).
Questions about NETWORK EDUCATION PROGRAM
- What is the EIN of NETWORK EDUCATION PROGRAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NETWORK EDUCATION PROGRAM is 52-1307764.
- Is NETWORK EDUCATION PROGRAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to NETWORK EDUCATION PROGRAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NETWORK EDUCATION PROGRAM 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 NETWORK EDUCATION PROGRAM due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NETWORK EDUCATION PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NETWORK EDUCATION PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ERIN ZUBAL.
- Who are the officers and directors of NETWORK EDUCATION PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $87,590 (ERIN ZUBAL, CHIEF OF STAFF).
- How much revenue does NETWORK EDUCATION PROGRAM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,975,137, expenses of $2,610,113 and total assets of $9,515,386 at year end.
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