Nonprofit · EIN 77-0602311
EDUCATION PIONEERS INC
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,393,464 | $5,192,752 | -$2,799,288 | $3,956,029 | $863,765 | $3,092,264 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,540,701 | $5,408,715 | $4,131,986 | $6,571,481 | $679,929 | $5,891,552 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,417,232 | $5,454,680 | -$1,037,448 | $2,643,556 | $883,990 | $1,759,566 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,278,699
- Program service revenue
- $1,064,251
- Investment income
- $50,514
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $485,309
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,722,396
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,686,473
- Professional fundraising fees
- $10,573
- Legal fees
- $18,119
- Accounting fees
- $96,363
- Occupancy
- $3,450
- Travel
- $32,336
- Depreciation
- $14,058
- Program services (functional)
- $3,625,464
- Management and general (functional)
- $843,955
- Fundraising (functional)
- $723,333
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,571,481
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,956,029
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $863,765
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,092,264
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $39,833
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $946,637
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,145,627
- Gross receipts
- $2,393,464
- Employees
- 72
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA WU | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $246,644 | $18,693 |
| TRACY SESSION | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $216,705 | $18,757 |
| ROSS ANDERSON | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,776 | $12,810 |
| EMILY MSALL | CHIEF OF STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,394 | $7,800 |
| STACY BARR | MD, DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $163,623 | $945 |
| LOURDES LAGUNA | VP, TALENT & PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,690 | $7,800 |
| EMILY COCHRAN | MD, PEOPLE, CULTURE & EXPERIENCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,173 | $459 |
| ASH SOLAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT LYONS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAUMIL SHAH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SETH REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NOLBERTO DELGADILLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA MARINO | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 2/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID KEELING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IDRISSA SIMMONDS-NASTILI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALYSSA MORTON | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 2/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA WU | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $236,216 | $18,587 |
| TRACY SESSION | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $228,618 | $18,649 |
| ROSS ANDERSON | VP, PROGRAM CONTINUUM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,531 | $12,571 |
| LOURDES LAGUNA | VP, TALENT & PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,148 | $7,598 |
| EMILY MSALL | VP, CENTRAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,017 | $7,598 |
| STACY BARR | MD, DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,684 | $866 |
| EMILY COCHRAN | MD, PEOPLE, CULTURE & EXPERIENCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,611 | $104 |
| SETH REYNOLDS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASH SOLAR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT LYONS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NOLBERTO DELGADILLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAUMIL SHAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA MARINO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA LAZARO | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 9/2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID KEELING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IDRISSA SIMMONDS-NASTILI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH CLYMER | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 1/2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA WU | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $222,135 | $17,968 |
| TRACY SESSION | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $216,416 | $18,030 |
| TERRENCE KNEISEL | VP, EXTERNAL RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,882 | $15,617 |
| EMILY MSALL | VP, CENTRAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,744 | $7,380 |
| ROSS ANDERSON | VP, PROGRAM CONTINUUM & NETWORK IMPACT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,335 | $9,708 |
| LOURDES LAGUNA | VP, TALENT & PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,397 | $7,458 |
| KENNETH WALK | COVID RESPONSE FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,873 | $269 |
| SETH REYNOLDS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA MARINO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH CLYMER | TREASURER (UNTIL 12/2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT LYONS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NOLBERTO DELGADILLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAUMIL SHAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASH SOLAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA LAZARO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID KEELING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 68 HARRISON AVE STE 605 PMB 14991, BOSTON, MA 02111-1929
- In care of
- % ROBERT S MORGAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELISSA WU, 68 HARRISON AVE 605 14991, BOSTON, MA 021111929
- Signed the 990
- MELISSA WU, CEO
- Phone
- (510) 893-4374
- Website
- EDUCATIONPIONEERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AAFCPAS INC
Mission
EDUCATION PIONEERS ATTRACTS, DEVELOPS, AND MOBILIZES A DIVERSE NETWORK OF HIGH POTENTIAL LEADERS WHO BRING THE CAPACITY TO ADDRESS AN EVOLVING SET OF CHALLENGES TO MAKE EDUCATION A LEVER FOR OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE.
Program accomplishments
- THE EDUCATION PIONEERS SUMMER FELLOWSHIP ATTRACTS AND DEVELOPS TALENTED GRADUATE STUDENTS AND EMERGING PROFESSIONALS PURSUING NON-INSTRUCTIONAL CAREERS IN EDUCATION, PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD CRITICAL SHORT TERM PROJECTS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CHARTER SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENT EDUCATION AGENCIES OR NON PROFITS OVER A 10 WEEK PERIOD.THE EDUCATION PIONEERS IMPACT FELLOWSHIP ATTRACTS AND DEVELOPS EARLY TO MID CAREER TALENT WITH DEMONSTRATED DATA AND ANALYTICS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND / OR STRATEGY SKILLS TO COMPLETE A 10-MONTH PLACEMENT LEADING LONG-TERM, SYSTEMS LEVEL PROJECTS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CHARTER SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENT EDUCATION AGENCIES OR NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $3,081,271 · revenue $1,064,251
- EDUCATION PIONEERS ALUMNI SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS ADVANCE OUR ALUMNI AS LEADERS IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION. ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT IS AN INVESTMENT IN THE POTENTIAL OF THE EDUCATION PIONEERS NETWORK. OUR 4,800 FELLOWSHIP ALUMNI WHO CONTINUE TO WORK IN SERVICE OF STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES ARE EDUCATION PIONEERS' BIGGEST DRIVER OF LONG-TERM IMPACT. STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORTING OUR ALUMNI NETWORK IS THE MECHANISM BY WHICH WE AMPLIFY, ACCELERATE, AND EXPAND OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT. GOING FORWARD, EDUCATION PIONEERS' STRATEGY RELATED TO ALUMNI SERVICES INCLUDES LEARNING HOW TO BETTER ENGAGE AND ACTIVATE THIS NETWORK TO ENABLE STRONGER CONNECTION, COLLABORATION, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ACROSS THE SECTOR. A STRONG NETWORK SERVES AS A MORE VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR OUR ALUMNI, AND ENABLES PURSUIT OF NETWORK IMPACT.Expenses $544,193
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
- 77-0602311
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,956,029
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,393,464
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,393,464 | $5,192,752 | $3,956,029 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $9,540,701 | $5,408,715 | $6,571,481 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $4,417,232 | $5,454,680 | $2,643,556 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $4,958,533 | $4,812,749 | $3,853,110 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 77-0602311).
Questions about EDUCATION PIONEERS INC
- What is the EIN of EDUCATION PIONEERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EDUCATION PIONEERS INC is 77-0602311.
- Is EDUCATION PIONEERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to EDUCATION PIONEERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EDUCATION PIONEERS 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 EDUCATION PIONEERS INC 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 EDUCATION PIONEERS INC 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 EDUCATION PIONEERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MELISSA WU.
- Who are the officers and directors of EDUCATION PIONEERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $246,644 (MELISSA WU, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does EDUCATION PIONEERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,393,464, expenses of $5,192,752 and total assets of $3,956,029 at year end.
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