Nonprofit · EIN 84-1914779
CAREER EDVANTAGE
Tax-exempt · COUNCIL BLFS, IA 51503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,104,990 | $3,135,455 | -$30,465 | $4,160,045 | $0 | $4,160,045 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,394,443 | $2,592,752 | $801,691 | $4,190,510 | $0 | $4,190,510 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,970,201 | $1,989,486 | $980,715 | $3,435,046 | $46,227 | $3,388,819 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,008,135
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $92,895
- Other revenue
- $3,960
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $336,822
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $322,560
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,777,234
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,099,794
- Professional fundraising fees
- $10,796
- Accounting fees
- $43,082
- Occupancy
- $56,502
- Depreciation
- $20,780
- Program services (functional)
- $2,565,541
- Management and general (functional)
- $559,118
- Fundraising (functional)
- $10,796
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,190,510
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,160,045
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,160,045
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $43,977
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,150,670
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,375
- Gross receipts
- $3,104,990
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEN BIRD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $521,357 | $33,987 |
| MICHAEL ALVANO | VP/TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $249,665 | $56,048 |
| NOELLE NELSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (DSM) Officer | 40 | $171,503 | $0 | $42,942 |
| CARA COOL-TREDE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (SWIA) Officer | 40 | $145,467 | $0 | $46,735 |
| ED MAY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEN BIRD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $474,722 | $73,262 |
| MICHAEL ALVANO | VP/TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $250,776 | $59,780 |
| NOELLE NELSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (DSM) Officer | 40 | $166,988 | $0 | $40,466 |
| CARA COOL-TREDE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (SWIA) Officer | 40 | $137,061 | $0 | $44,400 |
| ED MAY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEN BIRD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $506,918 | $72,806 |
| MICHAEL ALVANO | VP/TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $250,449 | $55,786 |
| CARA COOL-TREDE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (SWIA) Officer | 40 | $131,768 | $0 | $42,266 |
| NOELLE NELSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (DSM) Officer | 40 | $108,294 | $0 | $24,827 |
| ED MAY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 900 WOODBURY AVE STE 11C, COUNCIL BLFS, IA 51503-7855
- In care of
- % MICHAEL R ALVANO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MIKE ALVANO, 900 WOODBURY AVENUE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
- Signed the 990
- MIKE ALVANO, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (712) 796-3612
- Return prepared by
- LUTZ AND COMPANY PC
Mission
TO PROVIDE AN AVENUE OF SUCCESS FOR DES MOINES AND SOUTHWEST IOWA AREA STUDENTS OF HOPE AND NEED BY OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FROM HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH POST-SECONDARY TRAINING UP TO AND INCLUDING AN ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE OR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT.
Program accomplishments
- AVENUE SCHOLARS IOWA'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO ENSURE CAREERS FOR STUDENTS IN NEED THROUGH EDUCATION/TRAINING AND SUPPORTIVE (SOCIALLY, ACADEMICALLY, AND FINANCIALLY) RELATIONSHIPS.Expenses $2,565,541 · grants $336,822
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1914779
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,160,045
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,104,990
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $3,104,990 | $3,135,455 | $4,160,045 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $3,394,443 | $2,592,752 | $4,190,510 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $2,970,201 | $1,989,486 | $3,435,046 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $2,773,958 | $1,231,090 | $2,470,834 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | 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 84-1914779).
Questions about CAREER EDVANTAGE
- What is the EIN of CAREER EDVANTAGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAREER EDVANTAGE is 84-1914779.
- Is CAREER EDVANTAGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to CAREER EDVANTAGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does CAREER EDVANTAGE 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 CAREER EDVANTAGE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CAREER EDVANTAGE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CAREER EDVANTAGE?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names MIKE ALVANO.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAREER EDVANTAGE?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CAREER EDVANTAGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,104,990, expenses of $3,135,455 and total assets of $4,160,045 at year end.
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