Nonprofit · EIN 85-2451228
EARLY EXCELLENCE PROJECT
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15122
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $972,978 | $1,032,383 | -$59,405 | $625,240 | $713,835 | -$88,595 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,162,645 | $1,201,982 | $960,663 | $1,365,657 | $0 | $1,365,657 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $175,785 | $229,630 | -$53,845 | $94,344 | $199,349 | -$105,005 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $855,184
- of which government grants
- $294,910
- Program service revenue
- $117,794
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $197,433
- Other salaries and wages
- $310,718
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $580,837
- Professional fundraising fees
- $2,205
- Legal fees
- $1,609
- Accounting fees
- $37,010
- Occupancy
- $96,494
- Travel
- $8,300
- Depreciation
- $234
- Program services (functional)
- $699,485
- Management and general (functional)
- $177,952
- Fundraising (functional)
- $154,946
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $928,977
- Total assets, end of year
- $625,240
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $713,835
- Net assets, end of year
- -$88,595
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,018
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$88,595
- Gross receipts
- $972,978
- Employees
- 11
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVONNA SHANNON | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $101,350 |
| LYASHA BISHOP | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $96,083 |
| BRITTINI WRIGHT | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITTINI WRIGHT | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $87,400 |
| DAILE FORDOSKI | VICE PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
| LARAE CULLENS | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| LYASHA BISHOP | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYASHA BISHOP | DIRECTOR | 0 | $53,125 |
| BRITTINI WRIGHT | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| DAILE FORDOSKI | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| LARAE CULLENS | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 302 SOUTH ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15122-2068
- In care of
- % DAVONNA SHANNON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRITTINI WRIGHT, 3276 LONG MEADOW DRIVE, ALLISON PARK, PA 15101
- Signed the 990
- BRITTINI WRIGHT, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (412) 954-7415
- Return prepared by
- DG PERRY PLLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MENTORING FOR THE LEADERS OF CENTER-BASED AND HOME- BASED CHILDCARE CENTERS.
Program accomplishments
- TO CREATE MENTORING AND EDUCATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS, WHERE PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN TOOLS TO ENSURE THE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS LEARN FROM THE MOST UP-TO-DATE CURRICULUM, AND THAT THE EDUCATORS THEY EMPLOY HAVE ACCESS TO THE BEST PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT. ACCREDITATION COACHING - EACH YEAR EEP WILL CHOOSE 4 CENTER-BASED AND HOME-BASED CHILDCARE CENTERS TO WORK WITH ONE-ON-ONE TO NAVIGATE THROUGH THE KEYSTONE STAR AND NAEYC ACCREDITATION PROCESS.Expenses $699,485 · revenue $117,794
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
- 85-2451228
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $625,240
- Income (IRS master file)
- $972,978
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $972,978 | $1,032,383 | $625,240 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,162,645 | $1,201,982 | $1,365,657 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $175,785 | $229,630 | $94,344 | XML |
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 EARLY EXCELLENCE PROJECT
- What is the EIN of EARLY EXCELLENCE PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EARLY EXCELLENCE PROJECT is 85-2451228.
- Is EARLY EXCELLENCE PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to EARLY EXCELLENCE PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EARLY EXCELLENCE PROJECT 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 EARLY EXCELLENCE PROJECT 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 EARLY EXCELLENCE PROJECT 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 EARLY EXCELLENCE PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRITTINI WRIGHT.
- Who are the officers and directors of EARLY EXCELLENCE PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,350 (DAVONNA SHANNON, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EARLY EXCELLENCE PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $972,978, expenses of $1,032,383 and total assets of $625,240 at year end.
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