Nonprofit · EIN 59-1643458
FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC
Tax-exempt · TAMPA, FL 33606
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,291,529 | $1,161,486 | $130,043 | $796,516 | $240,874 | $555,642 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $628,731 | $945,010 | -$316,279 | $451,941 | $45,344 | $406,597 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $828,172 | $757,755 | $70,417 | $747,172 | $47,281 | $699,891 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,179,525
- of which government grants
- $681,673
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $7,856
- Net income from fundraising events
- $104,148
- Other revenue
- $104,148
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $48,750
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $115,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $176,065
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $347,306
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $30,975
- Occupancy
- $37,685
- Travel
- $33,062
- Depreciation
- $1,546
- Program services (functional)
- $932,834
- Management and general (functional)
- $114,342
- Fundraising (functional)
- $114,310
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $451,941
- Total assets, end of year
- $796,516
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $240,874
- Net assets, end of year
- $555,642
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,353
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $282,885
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $272,757
- Gross receipts
- $1,577,450
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE COSTANZA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $115,000 | $3,875 |
| SALLY FORSYTH | CHAIRMAN & FINANCE COMMITT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF LOCKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA FORSYTHE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM THOMAS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL AMAT | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN WARREN | NOMINATING & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE AUGSPURGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CULLEN BOGGUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BOSSHARDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE BRANCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL CUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAT DOLINER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERY FERRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAKHI GHANDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOE HUSSY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MEHSERLE JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN SOARES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATY THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN TRONCOSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORIANNE WOLDEHANNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE COSTANZA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $107,500 | $3,163 |
| WILLIAM THOMAS | CHAIRMAN & FINANCE COMMITT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY FORSYTH | VIE CHAIR & FLIP COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA FORSYTHE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA HALL | AUDIT COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL DOLINER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR & SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN WARREN | NOMINATING & GOVERNANCE CO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL CUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY LINGUANTI JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERY FERRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE BRANCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORIANNE WOLDEHANNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TASCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TRONCOSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON REID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BOSSHARDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAKHI GHANDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE HUSSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF LOCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MEHSERLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE COSTANZA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $102,500 | $3,150 |
| WILLIAM THOMAS | CHAIRMAN & FINANCE COMMITT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL DOLINER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR & SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN WARREN | NOMINATING & GOVERNANCE CO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BUESING | NOMINATING & GOVERNANCE CO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL CUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERY FERRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA FORSYTHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DIANA GREENE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORIANNE WOLDEHANNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESTER ABBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY LINGUANTI JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DICK PUGLISI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TASCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BOSSHARDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG BRIGMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY FORSYTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON REID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON LAUREL ISICOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 707 W AZEELE ST, TAMPA, FL 33606-2207
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUZANNE COSTANZA, 707 W AZEELE STREET 1, TAMPA, FL 33606
- Signed the 990
- SUZANNE COSTANZA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (813) 289-8489
- Website
- WWW.FCEE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RIVERO GORDIMER & COMPANY PA
Mission
TO PREPARE FLORIDA'S YOUNG PEOPLE FOR PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL SUCCESS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN ECONOMICS, THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM, AND PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY SO THAT THEY BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE WORKFORCE, RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS, AND WISE INVESTORS.
Program accomplishments
- THE FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION, INC. (THE "COUNCIL") PROVIDES ON-GOING ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS STATEWIDE IN DEVELOPING STANDARDS AND INTEGRATING FREE ENTERPRISE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC EDUCATION AND PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY INTO DISTRICT PROGRAMMING, AS WELL AS ON-GOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS GEOGRAPHICALLY REMOTE FROM CENTERS FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION; DEVELOP AND DISTRIBUTE CURRICULUM MATERIALS; PROVIDE APPLIED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH STUDENT CHALLENGES IN ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE.Expenses $690,297 · grants $48,750
- THE FLORIDA STOCK MARKET CHALLENGE IS AN EXCITING WAY TO ENGAGE ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, OR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHILE PRESENTING LESSONS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM OF ECONOMICS, SOCIAL STUDIES, MATH, READING COMPREHENSION, CTE AND PERSONAL FINANCE. ESTABLISHED MORE THAN 25 YEARS AGO, THE FLORIDA STOCK MARKET CHALLENGE GIVES K-12 STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ONLINE INVESTMENT SIMULATION AND MANAGE A HYPOTHETICAL $100,000 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO. TEAMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE COMPETE AGAINST STUDENTS AT THEIR SAME GRADE LEVEL FOR THE BEST PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE OVER A 10-WEEK PERIOD AND ARE AWARDED PRIZES AT THE END OF BOTH THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS.Expenses $83,955
- FINANCIAL FREEDOM IS A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM IN PERSONAL FINANCE DEVELOPED BY THE COUNCIL AND DISTRIBUTED TO 60,000 STUDENTS EACH YEAR, WITHOUT COST TO TEACHERS OR SCHOOL DISTRICTS. FINANCIAL FREEDOM STRENGTHENS MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' FINANCIAL LITERACY KNOWLEDGE BY INTRODUCING THE CRITICAL CONCEPTS OF EARNING INCOME, BUYING GOODS AND SERVICES, SAVING, USING CREDIT, FINANCIAL INVESTING AND PROTECTING AND INSURING. FINANCIAL FREEDOM CAN BE USED AS A STAND-ALONE TEXT IN A FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASS, OR AS A SUPPLEMENT TO ANY FINANCIAL COURSE OR TRAINING.Expenses $158,582
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
- 59-1643458
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Social science (V22Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $796,516
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,577,450
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,291,529 | $1,161,486 | $796,516 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $628,731 | $945,010 | $451,941 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $828,172 | $757,755 | $747,172 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $754,663 | $589,027 | $802,439 | IRS |
| 990 | 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 59-1643458).
Questions about FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC
- What is the EIN of FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC is 59-1643458.
- Is FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC 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 FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC 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 FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC 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 FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SUZANNE COSTANZA.
- Who are the officers and directors of FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $115,000 (SUZANNE COSTANZA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,291,529, expenses of $1,161,486 and total assets of $796,516 at year end.
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