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Nonprofit · EIN 74-1604560

MOTIVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Tax-exempt · NEW CANEY, TX 77357

Financials

$49.7M$49.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MOTIVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$49,676,904$49,080,736$596,168$5,597,431$3,001,269$2,596,162
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$48,319,776
of which government grants
$48,319,776
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$12,732
Other revenue
$1,344,396

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$632,793
Other salaries and wages
$15,648,772
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$21,665,302
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$20,776
Accounting fees
$68,007
Occupancy
$4,375,287
Travel
$769,704
Depreciation
$349,706
Program services (functional)
$45,943,747
Management and general (functional)
$3,136,989

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,183,792
Total assets, end of year
$5,597,431
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,001,269
Net assets, end of year
$2,596,162
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,424,357
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,596,162
Gross receipts
$49,676,904
Employees
1,596
Volunteers
3,100
Year formed
1967
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Stacey TaylorExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
45$162,208$34,402
Renae MarxHS Director
Highest-paid employee
45$139,643$26,532
Cherri BrignacFinance Director
Highest-paid employee
45$119,362$22,679
Cynthia VerdejaDirector of Employment and Training
Highest-paid employee
45$107,454$20,416
Betsy FouchaHR Director
Highest-paid employee
45$104,126$19,784
Sylvia SalinasBoard Secretary
Officer
8$0$0
Jose LopezBoard Treasurer
Officer
8$0$0
Valerie RiveraBoard Member
Officer
8$0$0
G W NealBoard Member
Officer
8$0$0
Carmen GonzalezBoard Vice President
Officer
8$0$0
Juan Antonio ChaviraBoard Member
Officer
8$0$0
Enrique MontalvoBoard President
Officer
8$0$0
Katrell QuillensBoard Member
Officer
8$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 183, NEW CANEY, TX 77357-0183
In care of
% PATTI DOUCETTE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ENRIQUE MONTALVO, PO BOX 1653, EAGLE PASS, TX 78853
Signed the 990
Cherri Brignac, Finance Director
Phone
(281) 689-5544

Mission

Motivation Education & Training, Inc. (MET) is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that has served rural areas of southeast Texas since 1967. MET's mission is to empower and inspire rural and underserved populations through motivation, education, and training. Operating across Texas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Mexico, and Wyoming, MET provides employment training, family services, and community-based programs through a network of service centers. The organization serves some of America's most vulnerable populations, including children and families, fathers and father figures, veterans and service members, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, and senior citizens. While MET's scope is broad, its focus remains on being a force for positive regional change. The organization's vision is to be the most trusted partner in building strong, self-sustaining rural and underserved communities through empowerment and opportunity.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Head Start and Early Head Start - This program provides a comprehensive continuum of early childhood services designed to promote school readiness for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children from low-income families. These programs support children's cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development through high-quality early education, health and nutrition services, mental health supports, and family engagement activities. MET also emphasizes parent involvement and family well-being to strengthen the home environment and ensure children enter school prepared to succeed academically and socially. Motivation, Education and Training, Inc. (MET) serves eight counties in southeastern Texas: Montgomery, Hardin, Chambers, Liberty, Harris, Waller, Austin, Polk, and San Jacinto. The organization offers services at 2 Head Start sites, 13 Early Head Start sites, and 10 combined Head Start/Early Head Start Learning Centers. MET provides full-day child development services to 712 infants and toddlers, 42 pregnant women, and 425 Head Start children. In addition, home-based services are available, where a Family Educator visits families weekly to offer programming. Families receiving home-based services also come together for group learning experiences led by Head Start staff. MET employs an integrated approach that combines developmentally appropriate, family-centered, and culturally sensitive services to foster school readiness and promote strong, healthy families. During the last program year, 42 parents participated in job training or adult education, 18 attended English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, 1,263 parents received health education, and 120 parents participated in financial literacy training. Furthermore, 1,304 individuals volunteered in Head Start or Early Head Start programs, including 402 program parents.
    Expenses $19,387,801
  • MET administers the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) through Department of Labor funding across Texas (TX), Louisiana (LA), Kentucky (KY), Minnesota (MN), North Dakota (ND), New Mexico (NM), and Wyoming (WY). Additionally, MET offers specialized services such as NFJP TX Housing and TX YouthBuild. This funding primarily supports farmworker training to address chronic unemployment and underemployment among farmworkers and their families, who rely largely on agricultural labor. Services provided include career services, training programs, housing assistance, youth services, and emergency support. The program aims to stabilize agricultural employment and help individuals gain new skills to pursue higher-paying, year-round careers. A key focus is also addressing the critical need for safe and sanitary housing, both permanent and temporary. To achieve these goals, MET collaborates with 60 training providers across the states, offering educational instruction (CRT) and skills training (WEX and OJT) in various fields. The program's primary objective is to equip farmworkers with the entry-level skills necessary for job placement. In the 2024/2025 program year, MET exceeded all projected objectives, including enrolling participants in career training and providing emergency assistance. Notable achievements include training 1,140 individuals in classroom certifications, leading to an 80 percent placement rate based on these certifications. Training tracks ranged from Diesel Mechanics and Welders to Emergency Medical Technicians and Professional Truck Drivers. Furthermore, MET successfully placed participants in On-the-Job Training (OJT) positions, Work Experience (WEX) placements, and coordinated unsubsidized job opportunities. Historically, MET has provided employment and training services to over 100,000 farmworkers and emergency support to more than 200,000 farmworkers, including housing assistance. National Farmworkers Job Program Housing: This program supports the improvement of safe, decent, and affordable housing for migrant and seasonal farmworkers by providing housing rehabilitation services for owner-occupied single-family homes. MET ensures that all rehabilitation activities comply with applicable construction standards, local building codes, accessibility requirements, and energy-efficiency guidelines. The program helps reduce health and safety risks, extends the lifespan of housing units, and improves overall living conditions for eligible farmworker families. YouthBuild: This program serves eligible young adults by combining education, workforce training, and leadership development to help participants achieve long-term self-sufficiency. MET supports participants in earning a high school diploma or equivalent credential while receiving industry-recognized skills training across multiple career pathways. YouthBuild participants gain hands-on experience, develop employability skills, and receive stipends, wages, or living allowances during program participation, enabling them to transition successfully into employment, postsecondary education, or advanced training
    Expenses $9,252,118
  • The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) offers training and employment services to assist low-income individuals aged 55 and older in gaining the skills necessary to secure jobs and achieve financial independence. Participants in SCSEP work approximately 30 hours a week for nonprofit organizations, school districts, or government agencies, where they receive work-based training while providing valuable services to their communities. These job seekers earn at least minimum wage during their training assignments, enabling them to earn income while gaining experience. Through the program, participants learn new skills or build on existing ones, becoming more competitive in today's workforce. Services offered include skill assessments, evaluation of work experience and education, and guidance in identifying job placement opportunities. Additionally, participants have access to free annual health check-ups and support with job searches. MET manages the SCSEP in Texas and Minnesota. The program provides a dual benefit: participants earn income during job training while contributing to the community. Priority enrollment is given to veterans and their spouses, as well as individuals aged 55 or older who face challenges such as disabilities, limited English proficiency, low literacy skills, living in rural areas, or being homeless or at risk. In the 2024-2025 program year, 902 SCSEP participants received individualized training. The benefits included acquiring new job skills and earning income toward economic independence. Moreover, participants experience a sense of purpose, make new connections, and gain a greater sense of accomplishment, knowing they are making a valuable contribution to their community.
    Expenses $11,375,479
  • MET's additional federal and state program expenses include initiatives such as Fatherhood Fire, Fatherhood Effect, CACFP, THV - Texas Home Visiting, PROJECT HOPES, SMVF - Service Members, Veterans and Families, and TTF - Texas Thriving Families. Fathers and Families Program - This program delivers integrated services designed to strengthen family stability and promote responsible fatherhood. The program provides economic stability supports, relationship and healthy marriage education, parenting instruction, and supportive activities focused on increasing positive parental involvement. The program emphasizes skill-building, family engagement, and personal responsibility to improve outcomes for fathers, partners, and children. Home Visiting Programs - This combination of programs delivers coordinated services to pregnant women and families with young children, particularly those experiencing increased risk factors. Through evidence-based home visiting models, families receive education, guidance, and support to strengthen parenting practices, improve child health and development, and enhance family functioning. These programs aim to ensure children are physically, socially, and emotionally healthy and adequately prepared for school success. These programs play a crucial role in MET's comprehensive vision. The primary aim is to support families by connecting parents with resources that provide guidance, advice, and service recommendations. MET is dedicated to enhancing family well-being through education, health, and self-sufficiency. Key focus areas encompass Child Health & Development, Education, Financial Literacy, Family Self-Sufficiency, and Child and Family Safety. Services offered include Home-Based programs aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect, targeting families with children from birth to five years old. Additional services include parenting sessions, youth sessions for ages 11-17, and fatherhood sessions. Collaboration with community organizations in targeted counties is a cornerstone of MET's outcomes and mission. This collaboration supports the development of community coalitions and services that promote child welfare, early childhood education, and other essential family services. These services are available to all eligible individuals, regardless of race, age, gender, disability, or religion. Investing in families who utilize these services has a lasting impact, ensuring that high-risk children are supported on their path to becoming educated, psychologically healthy, and productive adults.
    Expenses $5,928,349

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-1604560
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
1969
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J220)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,597,431
Income (IRS master file)
$49,676,904

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$41,693,256$41,407,014$12,364,420IRS
990June 2022$41,361,100$42,566,459$12,993,075IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about MOTIVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING

What is the EIN of MOTIVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MOTIVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING is 74-1604560.
Is MOTIVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
Are donations to MOTIVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MOTIVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING 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 MOTIVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING 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 MOTIVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING 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 MOTIVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ENRIQUE MONTALVO.
Who are the officers and directors of MOTIVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $162,208 (Stacey Taylor, Executive Director).
How much revenue does MOTIVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $49,676,904, expenses of $49,080,736 and total assets of $5,597,431 at year end.

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