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Nonprofit · EIN 81-4516730

COUNCIL ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC EXPANSION & EDUCATIONAL DEV FOUNDA

Also known as CREEED FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · EL PASO, TX 79902

Financials

$590K$493K2023$526K$18K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COUNCIL ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC EXPANSION & EDUCATIONAL DEV FOUNDA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$526,300$17,588$508,712$3,647,571$4,195,563-$547,992
December 31, 2023990$590,373$493,312$97,061$3,608,859$4,665,563-$1,056,704
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$526,300
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,968
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$17,468
Management and general (functional)
$120

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,608,859
Total assets, end of year
$3,647,571
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,195,563
Net assets, end of year
-$547,992
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$547,992
Gross receipts
$526,300
Employees
0
Volunteers
17
Year formed
2016
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZEXEC DIR/SEC/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$199,063
NADIA TELLEZCHOOSE TO EXCEL DI10$0$137,751
MANUEL SOTO JRDirector
Trustee or director
8$0$81,620
RICHARD CASTROChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
WOODY HUNTVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOE CARDENASDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAN OLIVASDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CARMEN PEREZDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EDWARD ESCUDERODirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZEXEC DIR/SEC/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$199,517
NADIA TELLEZCHOOSE TO EXCEL DI10$0$131,181
MANUEL SOTO JRDirector
Trustee or director
8$0$74,830
RICHARD CASTROChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
WOODY HUNTVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOE CARDENASDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAN OLIVASDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CARMEN PEREZDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EDWARD ESCUDERODirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
C/O E RODRIGUEZ 4110 RIO BRAVO 103, EL PASO, TX 79902-0000
In care of
% EDUARDO A RODRIGUEZ
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ, C/O E RODRIGUEZ 4110 RIO BRAVO 103, EL PASO, TX 79902
Signed the 990
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ, Executive Dir.
Phone
(915) 351-7077
Return prepared by
GIBSON RUDDOCK PATTERSON LLC

Mission

LEAD EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE COLLEGE READINESS AND ENSURE MORE STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH A COLLEGE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION. PARTNER WITH EDUCATION LEADERS, FUNDERS, AND REGIONAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM FOR EL PASO.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE INITIAL STARTUP COSTS AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXPANSION OF THE IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS SYSTEM IN EL PASO, TX, AIDING IN FORMATION, RECRUITMENT OF TEACHERS, AND AFFILIATED ORGANIZING EXPENSES. 2017 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,812,400 WILL BE PAID OUT OVER SEVEN YEARS, POTENTIALLY AIDING IN OPENING 20 SCHOOLS WITH PROJECTED ENFORLLMENT OF 14,000 STUDENTS BY 2023. THE TOTAL PAID THROUGH 2023 IS $4,123,265. PAID $375,000 OF $2.25 GRANT TO HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR EXPANSION IN EL PASO, BRINGING TOTAL PAID TO $750,000. PROVIDED $62,134 IN SUPPORT OF PARENT ENGAGEMENT/KNOWLEDGE INITIATIVES. GENERATED SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL AND TARGETED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON SPECIFIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AS IN THE CASE OF ATTRACTING MORE HIGH PERFORMING STUDENTS TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION, AS WELL AS CONTINUING TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS, ALSO THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, TO PURSUE A BACHELORS DEGREE IN AN IN DEMAND OCCUPATION OR CAREER. ALSO, THROUGH A STIPEND SUPPORT PROGRAM, ENGAGE TEACHERS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WITH EMPLOYERS TO EXPOSE BOTH TEACHERS AND EMPLOYERS TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EMPLOYER, IN TERMS OF SKILLS, AND THE MEANS THAT TEACHING THOSE SKILLS CAN BE ENHANCED IN THE CLASSROOM AND THROUGH THE CURRICULUM. THROUGH VARIOUS SPONSORSHIPS, THE EFFORT HAS BEEN TO BRING ATTENTION TO EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES IN VARIOUS FIELDS FOR ALL UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS INCLUDING YOUNG WOMEN.
    Expenses $17,468

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-4516730
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,647,571
Income (IRS master file)
$526,300

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$526,300$17,588$3,647,571XML
990December 2023$590,373$493,312$3,608,859XML
990December 2022$872,000$2,722,151$3,696,798IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 81-4516730).

Questions about COUNCIL ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC EXPANSION & EDUCATIONAL DEV FOUNDA

What is the EIN of COUNCIL ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC EXPANSION & EDUCATIONAL DEV FOUNDA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNCIL ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC EXPANSION & EDUCATIONAL DEV FOUNDA is 81-4516730.
Is COUNCIL ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC EXPANSION & EDUCATIONAL DEV FOUNDA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to COUNCIL ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC EXPANSION & EDUCATIONAL DEV FOUNDA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COUNCIL ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC EXPANSION & EDUCATIONAL DEV FOUNDA 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 COUNCIL ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC EXPANSION & EDUCATIONAL DEV FOUNDA 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 COUNCIL ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC EXPANSION & EDUCATIONAL DEV FOUNDA 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 COUNCIL ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC EXPANSION & EDUCATIONAL DEV FOUNDA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ.
Who are the officers and directors of COUNCIL ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC EXPANSION & EDUCATIONAL DEV FOUNDA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does COUNCIL ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC EXPANSION & EDUCATIONAL DEV FOUNDA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $526,300, expenses of $17,588 and total assets of $3,647,571 at year end.

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