Nonprofit · EIN 74-1590220
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION XIII
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78723
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $90,492,548 | $88,904,327 | $1,588,221 | $59,633,123 | $21,931,747 | $37,701,376 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $96,789,192 | $91,035,637 | $5,753,555 | $60,902,092 | $24,171,236 | $36,730,856 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $98,256,878 | $99,579,482 | -$1,322,604 | $53,830,737 | $18,853,598 | $34,977,139 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $89,794,235
- Investment income
- $698,313
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,975,510
- Other salaries and wages
- $19,535,794
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $27,883,567
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $62,493
- Occupancy
- $1,604,182
- Travel
- $1,524,723
- Program services (functional)
- $87,653,389
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,250,938
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $60,902,092
- Total assets, end of year
- $59,633,123
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,931,747
- Net assets, end of year
- $37,701,376
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,496,154
- Gross receipts
- $90,492,548
- Employees
- 335
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Elsasser | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $279,114 |
| Millie Klein | Deputy Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $185,308 |
| Kerry Gain | Deputy Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $160,698 |
| Roger Dees | Deputy Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $158,628 |
| Wendi Russel | Chief Curriculum Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,651 |
| Guillermo Lopez Diaz | Chief Technology Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,791 |
| George Gogonas | Chief Financial Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,775 |
| Erin Romero | Associate Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,239 |
| James Gonzales | Director of Center Support Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,953 |
| Bobby Thompson | Director of Thompson Executive Leadership Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,809 |
| Mathew Briggs | Operations, Safety and Security Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,546 |
| Keith Thompson | Director Leadership Initiatives and Support Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,513 |
| Melinda Marquez | Director of Accountability, Assessment and Leadership Systems Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,498 |
| Lorenzo Monroe | Business Management Field Service Agent Officer | 40 | $91,888 |
| Jennifer Chidsey | Deputy Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $36,098 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Barnett | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Erwin Sladek | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Don Rogers | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Laura Joseph | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dennis Hill | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Pari Whitten | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Tom Bowman | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Elsasser | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $273,233 |
| Millie Klein | Deputy Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,264 |
| Kerry Gain | Deputy Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,359 |
| Roger Dees | Deputy Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,796 |
| Jerry Vaughn | Deputy Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,502 |
| Wendi Russel | Chief Curriculum Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,054 |
| George Gogonas | Chief Financial Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,777 |
| Guillermo Lopez Diaz | Chief Technology Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,664 |
| Erin Romero | Associate Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,692 |
| James Gonzalez | Director of Center Support Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,391 |
| Andrea Graves | Chief Academic Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,493 |
| Bobby Thompson | Director of Thompson Executive Leadership Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,724 |
| Keith Thompson | Director Leadership Initiatives and Support Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,968 |
| Lorenzo Monroe | Business Management Field Service Agent Officer | 40 | $89,857 |
| Mathew Briggs | Operations, Safety and Security Director Trustee or director | 40 | $69,807 |
| Gary Barnett | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Erwin Sladek | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Don Rogers | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Laura Joseph | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dennis Hill | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Pari Whitten | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Tom Bowman | Board Member Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Elsasser | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $258,790 |
| Millie Klein | Deputy Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,737 |
| Kerry Gain | Deputy Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,795 |
| Jerry Vaughn | Deputy Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,320 |
| Andrea Graves | Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,037 |
| Shirley Sanford | Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,780 |
| Sally Partridge | Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,678 |
| James Gonzales | Associate Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,315 |
| Erin Romero | Associate Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,253 |
| Gary Barnett | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Erwin Sladek | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Don Rogers | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Laura Joseph | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dennis Hill | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Pari Whitten | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Tom Bowman | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5701 SPRINGDALE RD, AUSTIN, TX 78723-3646
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- George Gogonas, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, TX 78723
- Signed the 990
- George Gogonas, Chief Financial Officer
- Phone
- (512) 919-5301
- Website
- www.esc13.net
Mission
Our purpose is to assist teachers, educators and administrators in their roles as educators.
Program accomplishments
- Administrative Services is responsible for overseeing and managing the internal operations. This division is comprised of financial services, operations, information technology and communication with district executive leadership through field services and the regional advisory council. By providing these foundational services, the administrative services division enables other departments to focus on their core activities, thereby contributing to the overall productivity and success of the organization.Expenses $11,803,031 · revenue $10,279,879
- Strategic Initiatives plays a pivotal role in driving an organization's long-term vision and growth through the Human Resources, Center Support, Pathways & Innovation and Strategic Planning departments. This division is tasked with planning and implementing key projects and programs that align with the organization's vision, mission, and core values. It focuses on innovation, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to address emerging challenges and capitalize on new opportunities.Expenses $6,125,817 · grants $2,353,194 · revenue $9,616,630
- Academic Services is integral to the educational mission of the service center. This division is responsible for developing, evaluating and continuously improving our aid to teachers and administrators in their role as educators. This division works provides critical training and resources to school districts that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning. By staying current with educational trends and incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, this division strives to enhance the learning experience and academic outcomes for all students.Expenses $63,616,509 · grants $46,892,413 · revenue $64,197,266
- Organizational, Alignment & Performance is responsible for organizational strategy so teams operate with clarity, accountability, and efficiency, driving consistent and measurable performance outcomes across the organization.Expenses $6,108,032 · grants $3,323,320 · revenue $6,088,252
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-1590220
- 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
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $59,633,123
- Income (IRS master file)
- $90,492,548
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $90,492,548 | $88,904,327 | $59,633,123 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $96,789,192 | $91,035,637 | $60,902,092 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $98,256,878 | $99,579,482 | $53,830,737 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $100,241,562 | $97,858,432 | $53,138,417 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 74-1590220).
Questions about EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION XIII
- What is the EIN of EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION XIII?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION XIII is 74-1590220.
- Is EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION XIII tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION XIII tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION XIII 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 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION XIII due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION XIII last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION XIII?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names George Gogonas.
- Who are the officers and directors of EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION XIII?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 15 received compensation from the organization, the highest $279,114 (Rich Elsasser, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION XIII have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $90,492,548, expenses of $88,904,327 and total assets of $59,633,123 at year end.
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