Nonprofit · EIN 84-1814119
CENTER FOR BLACK EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $17,325,663 | $8,665,153 | $8,660,510 | $33,289,058 | $1,522,918 | $31,766,140 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $12,848,207 | $9,099,498 | $3,748,709 | $23,700,474 | $936,378 | $22,764,096 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $10,098,582 | $6,540,151 | $3,558,431 | $19,460,397 | $753,805 | $18,706,592 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,322,735
- of which government grants
- $550,000
- Program service revenue
- $2,093,704
- Investment income
- $909,224
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $113,624
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,198,505
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $673,161
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,287,252
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,445,745
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $54,879
- Accounting fees
- $162,515
- Occupancy
- $13,018
- Travel
- $135,294
- Depreciation
- $25,888
- Program services (functional)
- $4,728,013
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,581,370
- Fundraising (functional)
- $355,770
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,700,474
- Total assets, end of year
- $33,289,058
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,522,918
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,766,140
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,158
- Publicly traded securities
- $20,511,969
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $27,451,734
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,314,406
- Gross receipts
- $17,325,663
- Employees
- 143
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARIF EL MEKKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $214,783 | $51,831 |
| SHERRY REYNOLDS-WHITAKER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $158,975 | $44,330 |
| VANESSA RENEE | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 40 | $148,870 | $19,998 |
| WINSTON COX | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR HEATHER HARDING | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DORINDA ANDREW CARTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MAHALIA HINES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ORPHEUS WILLIAMS | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER FROM JAN 25 Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK STOVALL-LEONARD | CHIEF FINANCE & ADMIN OFFICER-JUL 25 Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARIF EL MEKKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $197,740 | $47,928 |
| NICOLE DUCKETT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $150,000 | $9,014 |
| WINSTON COX | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER HARDING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DORINDA ANDREW CARTER PHD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TREVOR BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR HINES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARIF EL MEKKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $189,087 | $44,323 |
| NICOLE DUCKETT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $151,814 | $6,423 |
| WINSTON COX | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONAH EDLEMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER HARDING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1500 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102-2737
- In care of
- % SHARIF EL-MEKKI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHARIF EL MEKKI, 1500 CHESTNUT ST SUITE 2 2074, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
- Signed the 990
- DEREK STOVALL-LEONARD, CHIEF FINANCE & ADMIN OFFICER
- Phone
- (267) 994-8439
- Website
- WWW.THECENTERBLACKED.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GORFINE SCHILLER & GARDYN PA
Mission
TO ENSURE THERE WILL BE EQUITY IN THE RECRUITING, TRAINING, HIRING, AND RETENTION OF QUALITY EDUCATORS WHO BOTH REFLECT THE CULTURAL BACKGROUND AND SHARE THE COMMON SOCIO-POLITICAL INTERESTS OF THE STUDENTS THEY SERVE.
Program accomplishments
- TEACHING PATHWAYS - THE FREEDOM SCHOOL'S LITERARY ACADEMY IS A 4 WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM OFFERED BOTH VIRTUALLY AND ONSITE IN PHILADELPHIA TO PROVIDE COLLEGE-AGED INDIVIDUALS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE AND DEEPEN THEIR INTEREST IN BECOMING NOT JUST TEACHERS, BUT EDUCATOR ACTIVISTS. AS APPRENTICES, STUDENTS PROVIDE RISING 1ST THROUGH 3RD GRADE SCHOLARS WITH LITERACY INTERVENTION AND AN AFFIRMING SPACE THAT CELEBRATES BOTH THEIR CULTURE AND THEIR RACIAL IDENTITY. ALL FSLA PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CENTER'S BLACK TEACHER PIPELINE FELLOWSHIP, WHICH PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE-AGED INDIVIDUALS, AND RETENTION STIPENDS AFTER THEY HAVE ENTERED THE EDUCATION FIELD.Expenses $3,341,497 · grants $1,198,505
- PROFESSIONAL LEARNING - PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR BLACK EDUCATORS, DESIGNED BY BLACK EDUCATORS. THIS WORK IS DELIVERED PRIMARILY THROUGH THE BLACK MALE EDUCATOR CONFERENCE, THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL CONVENING, AS WELL AS FEE-FOR-SERVICE TRAINING AND CONTRACT-BASED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ENGAGEMENTS.Expenses $1,343,566 · revenue $2,093,704
- PUBLIC ADVOCACY- THE CENTER ADVOCATES FOR LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL INTERVENTIONS THAT SUPPORT TEACHER DIVERSITY.Expenses $42,950
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1814119
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A23)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $33,289,058
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,325,663
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $17,325,663 | $8,665,153 | $33,289,058 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $12,848,207 | $9,099,498 | $23,700,474 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,098,582 | $6,540,151 | $19,460,397 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $15,885,668 | $3,901,367 | $15,967,141 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 84-1814119).
Questions about CENTER FOR BLACK EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR BLACK EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR BLACK EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT is 84-1814119.
- Is CENTER FOR BLACK EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR BLACK EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR BLACK EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT 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 CENTER FOR BLACK EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT 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 CENTER FOR BLACK EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT 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 CENTER FOR BLACK EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHARIF EL MEKKI.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR BLACK EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $214,783 (SHARIF EL MEKKI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR BLACK EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,325,663, expenses of $8,665,153 and total assets of $33,289,058 at year end.
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