Nonprofit · EIN 71-6125168
CITY EDUCATION TRUST
Tax-exempt · LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $31,795 | $51,153 | -$19,358 | $714,255 | $35,000 | $679,255 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | -$171,811 | $56,515 | -$228,326 | $723,613 | $25,000 | $698,613 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,639 | $5,012 | -$1,373 | $946,939 | $20,000 | $926,939 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $12,712 | $41,098 | -$28,386 | $948,312 | $20,000 | $928,312 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $31,795
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $525
- Program services (functional)
- $50,000
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,153
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $723,613
- Total assets, end of year
- $714,255
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $35,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $679,255
- Publicly traded securities
- $702,875
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $679,255
- Gross receipts
- $61,795
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- AR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR BROCK DUNN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR SCOTT T FORD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MR GRANT FORTSON | TRUSTEE AND Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MR ALEX GOLDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR FITZ HILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR XAVIER HODO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR GUS BLASS III | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MS SARA JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR PAUL PARNELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MS NANCY ROUSSEAU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR STEVE STRAESSLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR JERMALL WRIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR BROCK DUNN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR SCOTT T FORD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MR GRANT FORTSON | TRUSTEE AND Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MR ALEX GOLDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR FITZ HILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR XAVIER HODO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR GUS BLASS III | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MS SARA JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR PAUL PARNELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MS NANCY ROUSSEAU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR STEVE STRAESSLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR JERMALL WRIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR BROCK DUNN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR SCOTT T FORD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MR GRANT FORTSON | TRUSTEE AND Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MR ALEX GOLDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR FITZ HILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR XAVIER HODO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR GUS BLASS III | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MS SARA JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR PAUL PARNELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MS NANCY ROUSSEAU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR STEVE STRAESSLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR JERMALL WRIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR BROCK DUNN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR SCOTT T FORD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MR GRANT FORTSON | TRUSTEE AND Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MR ALEX GOLDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR FITZ HILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR XAVIER HODO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR GUS BLASS III | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MS SARA JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR PAUL PARNELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MS NANCY ROUSSEAU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MR STEVE STRAESSLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR JERMALL WRIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11300 CANTRELL RD STE 201, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212-1842
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MR SCOTT T FORD, 100 RIVER BLUFF DRIVE STE 210, 501-214-3596, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
- Signed the 990
- MR GRANT FORTSON, TRUSTEE AND TREASURE
- Phone
- (501) 502-2148
- Return prepared by
- RASCO WINTER THOMAS GROUP
Mission
TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AND TO ENCOURAGE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARDS - TO PROVIDE CASH AWARDS TO OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND TO ENCOURAGE AND REWARD EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION.Expenses $25,000
- STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS - TO PROVIDE SCHOOL FUNDS FOR EXCELLENT AND OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND TO PROVIDE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION.Expenses $25,000
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
- 71-6125168
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B820)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $714,255
- Income (IRS master file)
- $61,795
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $31,795 | $51,153 | $714,255 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | -$171,811 | $56,515 | $723,613 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,639 | $5,012 | $946,939 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $12,712 | $41,098 | $948,312 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | -$6,974 | $71,602 | $991,698 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 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 71-6125168).
Questions about CITY EDUCATION TRUST
- What is the EIN of CITY EDUCATION TRUST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CITY EDUCATION TRUST is 71-6125168.
- Is CITY EDUCATION TRUST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to CITY EDUCATION TRUST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does CITY EDUCATION TRUST 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 CITY EDUCATION TRUST 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 CITY EDUCATION TRUST 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 CITY EDUCATION TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MR SCOTT T FORD.
- Who are the officers and directors of CITY EDUCATION TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CITY EDUCATION TRUST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $31,795, expenses of $51,153 and total assets of $714,255 at year end.
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