Nonprofit · EIN 52-1867105
C-SPAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $408,775 | $171,256 | $237,519 | $5,364,233 | $100,200 | $5,264,033 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $262,315 | $166,785 | $95,530 | $5,264,358 | $123,742 | $5,140,616 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $205,975 | $137,852 | $68,123 | $4,651,344 | $98,742 | $4,552,602 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,598
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $404,969
- Royalties
- $2,208
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $182,343
- Other revenue
- $2,208
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $132,716
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,580
- Program services (functional)
- $162,251
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,005
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,264,358
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,364,233
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $100,200
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,264,033
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,002,131
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,968,033
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $296,000
- Gross receipts
- $1,951,679
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 1
- Year formed
- 1993
- 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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT KENNEDY | VICE-PRESIDENT AND CO-CEO (THRU 5/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $694,857 | $37,986 |
| SUSAN SWAIN | VICE-PRESIDENT AND CO-CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $565,314 | $45,557 |
| BRIAN LAMB | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE (THRU 8/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $405,463 | $23,026 |
| MATTHEW DEPREY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (FROM 12/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $350,089 | $43,545 |
| PETER KILEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $324,080 | $57,453 |
| SAMUEL FEIST | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (FROM 12/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $210,089 | $6,899 |
| JULIE LAULIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT KENNEDY | VICE-PRESIDENT AND CO-CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $636,963 | $66,664 |
| SUSAN SWAIN | VICE-PRESIDENT AND CO-CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $618,590 | $50,898 |
| BRIAN LAMB | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $446,262 | $36,298 |
| JULIE LAULIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT KENNEDY | VICE-PRESIDENT AND CO-CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $680,520 | $83,056 |
| SUSAN SWAIN | VICE-PRESIDENT AND CO-CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $684,527 | $67,001 |
| BRIAN LAMB | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $446,322 | $35,136 |
| JULIE LAULIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 N CAPITOL STREET NW 155, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-1511
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MATTHEW DEPREY, 400 N CAPITOL STREET NW 155, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
- Signed the 990
- MATTHEW DEPREY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (202) 737-3220
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO CONDUCT AND PROMOTE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS TO HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
Program accomplishments
- C-SPAN STUDENTCAM COMPETITION: THE FOUNDATION FUNDS PRIZE MONEY FOR AN ANNUAL STUDENT DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION.Expenses $98,466 · grants $98,466
- RESEARCH CONFERENCE: GRANT TO THE CENTER FOR C-SPAN SCHOLARSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY TO SUPPORT ANNUAL ACADEMIC CONFERENCE TO SHARE RESEARCH CONNECTED WITH C-SPAN VIDEO.Expenses $25,000 · grants $25,000
- LAMB FELLOWSHIPS: THE FOUNDATION FUNDS EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH "TEACHERS-IN-RESIDENCE" WHO WORK ALONGSIDE C-SPAN STAFF DURING THE SUMMER, ASSISTING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LESSON PLANS AND OTHER RESOURCES.Expenses $38,785 · grants $9,250
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1867105
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,364,233
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,951,679
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $408,775 | $171,256 | $5,364,233 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $262,315 | $166,785 | $5,264,358 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $205,975 | $137,852 | $4,651,344 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $111,896 | $138,399 | $4,904,534 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 52-1867105).
Questions about C-SPAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of C-SPAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of C-SPAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 52-1867105.
- Is C-SPAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to C-SPAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does C-SPAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 C-SPAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did C-SPAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of C-SPAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names MATTHEW DEPREY.
- Who are the officers and directors of C-SPAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does C-SPAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $408,775, expenses of $171,256 and total assets of $5,364,233 at year end.
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