Nonprofit · EIN 81-0987829
TENNESSEANS FOR QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION INC
Also known as BLAIR TAYLOR
Tax-exempt · MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $483,891 | $412,088 | $71,803 | $372,814 | $93,387 | $279,427 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $211,199 | $484,947 | -$273,748 | $236,207 | $28,583 | $207,624 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $475,420
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $8,471
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,200
- Occupancy
- $4,185
- Travel
- $4,285
- Program services (functional)
- $382,090
- Management and general (functional)
- $29,998
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $236,207
- Total assets, end of year
- $372,814
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $93,387
- Net assets, end of year
- $279,427
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $279,427
- Gross receipts
- $483,891
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY SHORB | CHAIRMAN/SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TODD NORRIS | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BLAIR TAYLOR | FOUNDER, PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY SHORB | CHAIRMAN/SEC Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TODD NORRIS | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BLAIR TAYLOR | PRESIDENT/TR Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 40 S MAIN ST STE 1530, MEMPHIS, TN 38103-5502
- In care of
- % LORA JOBE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 600 Jefferson Avenue Suite 310, Memphis TN 38105
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BLAIR TAYLOR, 40 SOUTH MAIN STREET SUITE 1530, MEMPHIS, TN 38103
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Tennesseans for Quality Early Educa, 600 Jefferson Avenue Suite 310, Memphis TN 38105
- Signed the 990
- BLAIR TAYLOR, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (901) 753-2855
- Website
- TQEE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REYNOLDS BONE & GRIESBECK PLC
Mission
TO ADVANCE STATE POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT ENSURE ALL TENNESSEE CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH 3RD GRADE GET THE HIGH QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION THEY NEED TO POWER OUR STATE'S FUTURE.
Program accomplishments
- TQEE HAS A ROBUST LOBBYING PROGRAM. IT INCLUDES STAFF AND CONTRACT PERSONNEL WHO DEVELOP POLICY PROPOSALS AND LOBBY STATE POLICYMAKERS ON BEHALF OF LEGISLATION IN SUPPORT OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT ALSO INCLUDES ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS THAT ENCOURAGE TQEE COALITION MEMBERS TO COMMUNICATE THEIR SUPPORT OF CERTAIN LEGISLATION TO THEIR STATE POLICYMAKERS.Expenses $332,070
- TQEE CONDUCTS EDUCATION, AWARENESS ACTIVITIES AND COALITION BUILDING WHICH ARE SUPPORTED BY STAFF, OFFICE SPACE, VARIOUS SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, AND TRAVEL EXPENDITURES. ADDITIONALLY, TQEE DEPLOYS A SMALL PORTION OF TQEE PERSONNEL TO SUPPORT AND OVERSEE STRATEGY FOR TQEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO TENNESSEE ADVOCATES FOR EARLY LEARNING.Expenses $50,020
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 | Not 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
- 81-0987829
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B03)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $372,814
- Income (IRS master file)
- $483,891
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $483,891 | $412,088 | $372,814 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $211,199 | $484,947 | $236,207 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,329,000 | $847,628 | $558,319 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Tennesseans for Quality Early Educa | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-0987829).
Questions about TENNESSEANS FOR QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION INC
- What is the EIN of TENNESSEANS FOR QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TENNESSEANS FOR QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION INC is 81-0987829.
- Is TENNESSEANS FOR QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2016.
- Are donations to TENNESSEANS FOR QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does TENNESSEANS FOR QUALITY EARLY 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 TENNESSEANS FOR QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TENNESSEANS FOR QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of TENNESSEANS FOR QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BLAIR TAYLOR.
- Who are the officers and directors of TENNESSEANS FOR QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does TENNESSEANS FOR QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $483,891, expenses of $412,088 and total assets of $372,814 at year end.
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