Nonprofit · EIN 84-2554991
FIRST STATE EDUCATE INC
Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, DE 19806
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $695,701 | $429,990 | $265,711 | $1,133,589 | $0 | $1,133,589 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $89,831 | $477,757 | -$387,926 | $870,762 | $2,884 | $867,878 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $677,910
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $17,791
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $102,988
- Other salaries and wages
- $18,150
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $130,801
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,129
- Accounting fees
- $9,475
- Occupancy
- $420
- Travel
- $24
- Depreciation
- $143
- Program services (functional)
- $182,568
- Management and general (functional)
- $246,180
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,242
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $870,762
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,133,589
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,133,589
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $429
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,133,589
- Gross receipts
- $695,701
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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 | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULIA KELEHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $102,988 | $67,207 |
| DESA BURTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK PERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THERE DU PONT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES KELLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA LOPEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCELYN STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEUTHERE DUPONT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 |
| JAMES KELLY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 |
| JOCELYN STEWART | INTERIM EX. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| DESA BURTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 |
| SAMANTA LOPEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 |
| JACK PERRY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1401 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 105 PMB 5, WILMINGTON, DE 19806-4125
- In care of
- % LAURISA SCHUTT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JULIA KELEHER, 1401 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NO 105, SUITE 5046, WILMINGTON, DE 19806
- Signed the 990
- JULIA KELEHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 322-7373
- Website
- FIRSTSTATEEDUCATE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SANTORA CPA GROUP
Mission
A DELAWARE WHERE EVERY SCHOOL BOARD IS EQUIPPED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES TO LEAD WITH EXCELLENCE, FOSTERING THRIVING SCHOOLS AND ENGAGED COMMUNITIES DEDICATED TO STUDENT SUCCESS.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION'S CORE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON TRANSFORMING PUBLIC EDUCATION BY STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP, AND STUDENT OUTCOMES. ITS WORK INCLUDES: A) EMPOWERING SCHOOL BOARDS BY PROVIDING TRAINING, TOOLS, AND SUPPORT FOR EFFECTIVE, STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING AND COLLABORATION. B) ENHANCING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND SCHOOLS THROUGH TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT. C) IMPROVING GOVERNANCE BY DRIVING MEANINGFUL SYSTEM-WIDE IMPROVEMENTS AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN PUBLIC EDUCATION. D) ENHANCING STUDENT SUCCESS BY FOCUSING ON EQUITY, TEACHER SUPPORT, AND CREATING CONDITIONS FOR ALL DELAWARE STUDENTS TO THRIVE.Expenses $182,568
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
- 84-2554991
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,133,589
- Income (IRS master file)
- $695,701
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $695,701 | $429,990 | $1,133,589 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $89,831 | $477,757 | $870,762 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $705,044 | $420,292 | $1,278,870 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 84-2554991).
Questions about FIRST STATE EDUCATE INC
- What is the EIN of FIRST STATE EDUCATE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST STATE EDUCATE INC is 84-2554991.
- Is FIRST STATE EDUCATE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to FIRST STATE EDUCATE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIRST STATE EDUCATE 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 FIRST STATE EDUCATE 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 FIRST STATE EDUCATE 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 FIRST STATE EDUCATE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JULIA KELEHER.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIRST STATE EDUCATE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,988 (JULIA KELEHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FIRST STATE EDUCATE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $695,701, expenses of $429,990 and total assets of $1,133,589 at year end.
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