Nonprofit · EIN 86-0670259
METROPOLITAN EDUCATION COMMISSION
Tax-exempt · TUCSON, AZ 85701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $297,986 | $219,145 | $78,841 | $117,855 | $1,500 | $116,355 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $209,358 | $287,656 | -$78,298 | $39,133 | $1,500 | $37,633 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $165,687 | $158,255 | $7,432 | $20,016 | $0 | $20,016 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $148,866 | $179,895 | -$31,029 | $31,215 | $4,550 | $26,665 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $297,977
- of which government grants
- $210,162
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $9
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $2,980
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $46,634
- Other salaries and wages
- $35,284
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $88,181
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,129
- Occupancy
- $5,926
- Travel
- $4,423
- Program services (functional)
- $109,265
- Management and general (functional)
- $109,880
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $39,133
- Total assets, end of year
- $117,855
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,500
- Net assets, end of year
- $116,355
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,499
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $117,854
- Gross receipts
- $297,986
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 104
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROCQUE PEREZ | CEO & PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $46,634 |
| MARLA FRANCO | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER VASQUEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARLA SILVA | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAKE BLUMENTHAL | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROCQUE PEREZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $63,808 |
| MARK HANNA | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TREYA ALLEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE FERRE | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROCQUE PEREZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 |
| MARK HANNA | CHAIR | 6 | $0 |
| TREYA ALLEN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| DUSTIN WILLIAMS | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN TAM | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE FERRE | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY PRATHER | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| JOSE GASTELUM | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE MASON | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| MARLA FRANCO | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| LEILA WILLIAMS | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SCHMIDGALL | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| PRASHANT VERMA | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| IRENE ROBLES-LOPEZ | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER LEWIS | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA BRINKERHOFF | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| KENDRA DAVEY | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY EFFING | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| MARLA FRANCO | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| JOSE GASTELUM | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| ADELITA GRIJALVA | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE HOLMES | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| CAM JUAREZ | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL KAHN | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER LEWIS | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH LIU | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID MASON | COMMISSIONER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1080 S 10TH AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85701-2907
- In care of
- % ROCQUE PEREZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ROCQUE PEREZ, 1080 SOUTH 10TH AVENUE, Tucson, AZ 85701
- Signed the 990
- ROCQUE PEREZ, CEO & PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (520) 278-4791
- Website
- WWW.SAZEDUCATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PEDROZA & HAYES ACCOUNTING
Mission
We empower a more educated and engaged community by democratizing access to learning, service, and opportunity for all. We empower learners to achieving personal and professional aspirations through a commitment to service and lifelong learning, and celebrate their supporters.
Program accomplishments
- The Tucson Teen Town Hall allows for young people to connect with local leaders and become informed and engaged citizens in the spirit of service. The Tucson Teen Congress develops young civic leaders through hands-on service, training, and connection with community leaders. The Teen Legislative Day affords students the opportunity to practice informed advocacy at the state capitol, utilizing the report from the Teen Town Hall. In partnership with Tucson Young Professionals, early career educators are afforded free membership benefits, such as mixers and mentor programs. The Peer Coach program recruits, trains, and deploys high school seniors to assist fellow students with college and career applications and transitions. Through workshops across the region, our network assists students and families in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.Expenses $109,265 · grants $109,265
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0670259
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $39,133
- Income (IRS master file)
- $209,358
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $297,986 | $219,145 | $117,855 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $209,358 | $287,656 | $39,133 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $165,687 | $158,255 | $20,016 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $148,866 | $179,895 | $31,215 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 86-0670259).
Questions about METROPOLITAN EDUCATION COMMISSION
- What is the EIN of METROPOLITAN EDUCATION COMMISSION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of METROPOLITAN EDUCATION COMMISSION is 86-0670259.
- Is METROPOLITAN EDUCATION COMMISSION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to METROPOLITAN EDUCATION COMMISSION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does METROPOLITAN EDUCATION COMMISSION 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 METROPOLITAN EDUCATION COMMISSION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did METROPOLITAN EDUCATION COMMISSION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of METROPOLITAN EDUCATION COMMISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names ROCQUE PEREZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of METROPOLITAN EDUCATION COMMISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,634 (ROCQUE PEREZ, CEO & PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does METROPOLITAN EDUCATION COMMISSION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $297,986, expenses of $219,145 and total assets of $117,855 at year end.
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