Nonprofit · EIN 58-2005291
MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MOBILE, AL 36616
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,185,985 | $5,880,884 | $305,101 | $1,775,669 | $1,160,502 | $615,167 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,211,472 | $4,149,167 | $62,305 | $1,706,493 | $1,396,427 | $310,066 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,834,021 | $1,811,920 | $22,101 | $1,055,685 | $807,924 | $247,761 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,185,985
- of which government grants
- $4,201,506
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $422,715
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $459,764
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $19,246
- Accounting fees
- $131,274
- Occupancy
- $117,748
- Travel
- $202,290
- Program services (functional)
- $5,284,506
- Management and general (functional)
- $596,378
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,706,493
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,775,669
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,160,502
- Net assets, end of year
- $615,167
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $158,484
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $615,167
- Gross receipts
- $6,185,985
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lissa Watkins | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Contina Woods | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jordan Jones | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Rob McGinley | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Richard Perry | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Erin Delaporte | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ashley Williams-Hougue | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Andrea Kent | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Nadia Legsir | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Chresal Threadgill | Ex Officio Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Gia Wiggins | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Mark Spivey | SecretaryTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Dr Jeremiah Newell | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadia Legsir | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Chresal Threadgill | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Andrea Kent | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ashley Williams-Hogue | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Erin Delaporte | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jordan Jones | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Robert Baker | Emeritus Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Preston Bolt | Emeritus Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Gia Wiggins | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Contina Woods | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Lissa Watkins | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Rob McGinley | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Mark Spivey | SecretaryTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Richard Perry | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Dr Jeremiah Newell | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Akers | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $160,883 | $13,000 |
| Jordan Jones | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Perry | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob McGinley | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Contina Woods | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lissa Watkins | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Preston Bolt | LegalGovernance Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Baker | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Spivey | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremiah Newell | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 16783, MOBILE, AL 36616-0783
- In care of
- % JEREMIAH NEWELL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dr Jeremiah Newell, PO Box 16783, Mobile, AL 36616
- Signed the 990
- JEREMIAH NEWELL, CEO
- Phone
- (251) 476-0002
- Website
- www.maef.net
- Return prepared by
- Kim K Enikeieff CPA
Mission
Develop a coalition of citizens, public officials and other interested parties to formulate and implement plans for improving education in Mobile County.
Program accomplishments
- FSCS - The Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) program, encourages coordination of educational, developmental, family, health, and other services through partnerships between(1)public elementary and secondary schools and(2) community-based organizations and public or private entities.Expenses $3,602,120
- MAYES - A workforce training and work-based learning program which was funded by the Alabama Legislature and the project has a memorandum of agreement between the Organization and Bishop State Community College.Expenses $621,451
- FPC - Floretta P. Carson Visual Performing Arts - the Organization provides administrative services for the the first performing visual arts charter school in the State of Alabama.Expenses $252,150
- ACCEL - Accelaration Day and Evening Academy (ACCEL) is Alabamas first tuition-free public charter school, serves high school students in grades 9-12 from Mobile, Baldwin, and Washington Counties. It provides a challenging college preparatory curriculum, individualized instruction, small class sizes, and engaging use of technology in a safe, supportive environment to ensure students graduate college and career ready. Through ACCEL, students can graduate more quickly or catch up if they have fallen behind or dropped out.Expenses $230,611
- AHECExpenses $227,819
- SWAPTE Program - The Organization through its Graduate Ready Career Development Program, in partnering with MAEF Public Charter Schools, Inc., will provide career development services and paid internships to WIOA eligible students enrolled at ACCEL Day and Evening Academy (ACCEL). ACCEL is Alabamas first public charter high school serving students who are on-track to graduation, have dropped out or considering dropping out because they are behind or because they have adult responsibilities that make attending school in the daytime difficult. Career development and planning will lead to paid internships that provide students work-based experiences for eight hours per week over 10 weeks. Students will be provided intensive internship preparation services including career exploration and workplace skills training before and during the internship experience. Students will be placed in internships based upon their career interests.Expenses $163,117
- BTG - This program serves students in grades K-5. Students meet Monday through Thursday and participate in academic intervention. Following intervention, students particpate in STEM, art, sports and homework help.Expenses $135,299
- AAAHSExpenses $38,801
- IgniteExpenses $13,138
- STEM - This program is a workforce and economic development iniative to bring relevance to the K-12 math and science curriculum. The program will inspire, engage, and prepare students to take the course work needed to support the growing demand for highly skilled and technology prepared workers for the aerospace, shipbuilding, steel, manufacturing and other industries located, and locating in our area.
- 80/20 - For Mobile to realize 75,000 degrees/credentials within our communities by 2030, we must implement and facilitate pathways to credentialing, transfer and completion for all students. The impact strategies of such pathways must provide approaches guided by objectives that result in increased completion rates for 18-24 year old students, with a focus on low-income and African - American students. There must be a seamless multi tiered system of supports for college students at every transition phase to ensure they stay on track to graduate.
- Student Achievement - The Organization brings outside resources into local schools and communities to focus on areas like student achievement, professional development for teachers and principals, parental involement and public education. The Organization uses proven instructional models to promote high standards and high achievement for every child.
- SWAPTE
- FPCC
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-2005291
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,775,669
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,185,985
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $6,185,985 | $5,880,884 | $1,775,669 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $4,211,472 | $4,149,167 | $1,706,493 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,834,021 | $1,811,920 | $1,055,685 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $460,889 | $583,861 | $306,262 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | 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 58-2005291).
Questions about MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 58-2005291.
- Is MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MOBILE AREA 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 MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Dr Jeremiah Newell.
- Who are the officers and directors of MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,185,985, expenses of $5,880,884 and total assets of $1,775,669 at year end.
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