Nonprofit · EIN 52-1539258
NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION & THE ECONOMY
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $19,363,407 | $20,355,143 | -$991,736 | $71,663,573 | $6,956,490 | $64,707,083 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,144,414 | $14,485,929 | -$4,341,515 | $67,387,016 | $7,059,848 | $60,327,168 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,441,088 | $13,376,437 | -$3,935,349 | $62,883,796 | $3,052,770 | $59,831,026 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,545,466
- of which government grants
- $1,566,747
- Program service revenue
- $9,466,443
- Investment income
- $2,351,074
- Royalties
- $424
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $622,065
- Other revenue
- $424
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $75,800
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,259,732
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,608,595
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,431,936
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,417
- Accounting fees
- $94,486
- Occupancy
- $419,663
- Travel
- $611,641
- Depreciation
- $146,033
- Program services (functional)
- $16,172,026
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,390,478
- Fundraising (functional)
- $792,639
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $67,387,016
- Total assets, end of year
- $71,663,573
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,956,490
- Net assets, end of year
- $64,707,083
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,333,374
- Publicly traded securities
- $57,635,440
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $63,594,401
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,112,682
- Gross unrelated business income
- $5,541
- Gross receipts
- $24,040,848
- Employees
- 82
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicki Phillips | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $571,092 | $37,147 |
| Jason S Dougal | President/Treasurer Officer | 50 | $470,824 | $66,048 |
| Stacy Galiatsos | Chief Growth & Development Highest-paid employee | 50 | $257,243 | $62,405 |
| Eric Jones | Chief, Learning Design Highest-paid employee | 50 | $256,765 | $34,842 |
| Janice Case | Director, West Region Highest-paid employee | 50 | $229,656 | $60,592 |
| Susan Rucker | Director, Mississippi Highest-paid employee | 50 | $236,515 | $47,924 |
| Tracey Burns | Chief, Research & Evaluation Highest-paid employee | 50 | $232,724 | $34,842 |
| Sharisa Sesawaeng | Corporate Secretary Officer | 50 | $79,376 | $20,257 |
| Joyce Elliott | Board Co-chair & Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony D Mackay | Board Co-chair & Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy Brookins | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert L Joss | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James W Pellegrino | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vivien Stewart | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Thompson | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne Weiss | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicki Phillips | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $549,962 | $37,899 |
| Jason S Dougal | President Officer | 50 | $453,276 | $64,710 |
| Susan Rucker | Director, Mississippi Highest-paid employee | 50 | $236,665 | $46,103 |
| Janice Case | Director, West Region Highest-paid employee | 50 | $220,836 | $57,287 |
| Eric Jones | Chief, Learning Design Highest-paid employee | 50 | $244,899 | $33,018 |
| David Osborne | Director, Field Building Highest-paid employee | 50 | $205,094 | $56,023 |
| Tracey Burns | Chief, Research&Evaluation Highest-paid employee | 50 | $235,030 | $6,384 |
| Sharisa Sesawaeng | Corporate Secretary Officer | 50 | $69,392 | $18,762 |
| Joyce Elliott | Board Co-chair & Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony D Mackay | Board Co-chair & Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy Brookins | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert L Joss | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James W Pellegrino | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vivien Stewart | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Thompson | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Weiss | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason S Dougal | President & COO Officer | 50 | $420,065 | $69,843 |
| Kelli W Polon | Treasurer & CFO Officer | 50 | $229,163 | $63,617 |
| Susan Rucker | Dir, Mississippi Highest-paid employee | 50 | $233,139 | $39,863 |
| Lawrence Molinaro | Dir, Research & Development Highest-paid employee | 50 | $219,611 | $52,487 |
| Ann Borthwick | Learning Systems Architect Officer | 50 | $233,381 | $38,461 |
| Eric Jones | Dir, Professional Learning Highest-paid employee | 50 | $228,992 | $36,437 |
| Janice Case | Dir, West Region Highest-paid employee | 50 | $198,438 | $61,179 |
| Vicki Phillips | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $233,062 | $25,134 |
| Mischelle Handley | Natl Dir of Strategic Ptsh Highest-paid employee | 50 | $207,816 | $36,902 |
| Anthony D Mackay | Board Co-Chair & Former CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $156,582 | $1,727 |
| Susan Sullivan | Secretary of Corp Officer | 40 | $105,791 | $20,702 |
| Joyce Elliott | Board Co-Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy Brookins | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert L Joss | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James W Pellegrino | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vivien Stewart | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Thompson | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Weiss | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2445 M ST NW STE 720, WASHINGTON, DC 20037-1518
- In care of
- % SUSAN SULLIVAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Vicki Phillips, 2445 M St NW Ste 720, Washington, DC 20037
- Signed the 990
- Vicki Phillips, CEO
- Phone
- (202) 379-1800
- Website
- https://ncee.org/
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
The Center is dedicated to providing tools the nation needs to lead the world in education & training in a swiftly globalizing world economy.
Program accomplishments
- Field Building: The Field Building program oversees NCEE's client-facing engagements -- from the initial engagement to the launch and support of work with partners, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of that work. The program provides a cohesive, aligned system of supports across all levels of U.S. education based on a shared research foundation. More than three decades of research by NCEE on the top-performing education systems in the world has been embedded into each of these supports. NCEE's flagship NISL program, formerly the Executive Development Program for School Leaders, has several studies demonstrating its effectiveness at improving student achievement. Thousands of school leaders have completed the program since it was launched in 2005.Expenses $6,684,775 · revenue $9,113,756
- Learning Design: NCEE's Learning Design team creates professional learning experiences that help educators and leaders build the knowledge and skills necessary to accelerate systems transformation. Through immersive programs, resources, and coaching, they support the design and implementation of coherent learning systems aligned to our research and global best practices. Their work empowers education leaders to lead with purpose and vision.Expenses $5,052,931 · grants $800
- Research and Evaluation: NCEE's Research & Evaluation team studies the top-performing and fastest-rising education systems in the world to understand what they do, how they do it, and the context and challenges they face. They highlight innovative education practices and policies both globally and domestically that are producing powerful results. By understanding these systems deeply, and the nuances and differentiators among them, they use the evidence to help U.S. states, districts, and schools build education systems that meet the needs of all learners and rise to the challenge of our collective future. This research provides the foundation for NCEE's Field Building, Learning Design, Policy, and Communications programs.Expenses $1,622,291 · grants $75,000
- Policy: The Policy team at NCEE partners with policymakers at the local, state, and national levels to set future-facing visions for education, advance bold new policy designs, and co-construct comprehensive roadmaps and implementation plans. Drawing on our global research and best practices, the team advises policymakers and stakeholders on strategies that build strong systems of education and workforce development. Their work translates complex insights into clear guidance for action.Expenses $1,475,603
- Other programs such as communications, innovations, global partnerships, and others.Expenses $1,336,426 · revenue $352,687
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
- 52-1539258
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W050)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $71,663,573
- Income (IRS master file)
- $24,040,848
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $19,363,407 | $20,355,143 | $71,663,573 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,144,414 | $14,485,929 | $67,387,016 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,441,088 | $13,376,437 | $62,883,796 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $12,448,231 | $13,638,166 | $62,583,083 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 52-1539258).
Questions about NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION & THE ECONOMY
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION & THE ECONOMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION & THE ECONOMY is 52-1539258.
- Is NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION & THE ECONOMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION & THE ECONOMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION & THE ECONOMY 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 NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION & THE ECONOMY 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 NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION & THE ECONOMY 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 NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION & THE ECONOMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Vicki Phillips.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION & THE ECONOMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $571,092 (Vicki Phillips, CEO).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION & THE ECONOMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $19,363,407, expenses of $20,355,143 and total assets of $71,663,573 at year end.
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