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Nonprofit · EIN 84-4234412

EDUCATION IS KEY

Tax-exempt · COMPTON, CA 90221

Financials

$58K$20K2024$33K$59K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EDUCATION IS KEY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$32,603$59,178-$26,575$48,627–$48,627
December 31, 2024990-EZ$57,731$20,052$37,679$75,202–$75,202
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$32,603

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$16,197
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$29,300
Other expenses
$13,681
Program services (functional)
$53,737

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$75,202
Total assets, end of year
$48,627
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$48,627
Cash, savings and investments
$48,627
Gross receipts
$32,603

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nicole LindseyPresident30$0
Ryan MorrisTreasurer0.5$0
Melissa MassironiSecretary0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nicole LindseyPresident30$0
Ryan MorrisTreasurer0.5$0
Melissa MassironiSecretary0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3811 E BENNETT ST, COMPTON, CA 90221-5103
In care of
% NICOLE LINDSEY
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
406 1 2 S Eucalyptus Ave, Inglewood CA 90301
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Nicole Lindsey, 406 1 2 S Eucalyptus Ave, Inglewood CA 90301
Signed the 990-EZ
Nicole Lindsey, President
Return prepared by
The Nonprofit Plug LLC

Mission

Education Is Key is a non-profit organization that focuses on providing scholarships wellness and enrichment programs for inner-city students of Los Angeles

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Education Is Key empowers inner-city and underserved youth through scholarships mentorship education and community engagement. The organization has awarded over 40 scholarships supporting students in universities community colleges trade schools vocational programs and career pathways. Its scholarship model prioritizes effort commitment and potential over strict GPA requirements. Mentorship initiativesincluding World Changers 6 Keys to Success Empower Him Her and Be Your Own CEOfocus on financial literacy entrepreneurship mental health civic engagement and leadership. Annual wellness events like We Outside promote healthy lifestyles family engagement and community connection. In response to the January 2025 Eaton Wildfire Education Is Key partnered with Pasadena African American Parent Council to provided 5 laptops and scholarship to impacted students. Throughout 2025 the organization strengthened educational access self-sufficiency and community empower
    Expenses $53,737 · grants $16,197

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024No data

File the 2026 990-N for EDUCATION IS KEY

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
84-4234412
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$48,627
Income (IRS master file)
$32,603

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$32,603$59,178$48,627IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$57,731$20,052$75,202IRS
990-N for 2022
Officer: Nicole Lindsey
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about EDUCATION IS KEY

What is the EIN of EDUCATION IS KEY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EDUCATION IS KEY is 84-4234412.
Is EDUCATION IS KEY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to EDUCATION IS KEY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EDUCATION IS KEY file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of EDUCATION IS KEY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EDUCATION IS KEY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EDUCATION IS KEY?
The 990-N for 2022 names Nicole Lindsey.
Who are the officers and directors of EDUCATION IS KEY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does EDUCATION IS KEY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $32,603, expenses of $59,178 and total assets of $48,627 at year end.

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