Council For Exceptional Children
- Assets
- $4.8m
- Revenue
- $6.8m
- Investments
- $972.0
- Employees
- 30
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 05/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-0886495
Organization Overview
Council For Exceptional Children is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Council For Exceptional Children employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council For Exceptional Children is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Council For Exceptional Children generated $6.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CULTIVATE, SUPPORT, AND EMPOWER EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
CONVENTION: ANNUAL CONVENTION AND EXPO PROVIDES MEMBERS A FORUM TO EXCHANGE THE LATEST INFORMATION ON EDUCATION AND RELATED ADVANCES AND ISSUES, EXPOSE MEMBERS TO NEW MATERIAL AND RESOURCES.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION IN THE AREAS OF MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS AND INCLUDES THE PROMOTION OF PUBLICATION, SUBSCRIPTIONS, AND CONVENTION REGISTRATION. THE MARKETING INITIATIVES INCORPORATE DIRECT MAIL, EMAIL, ONLINE, AND SOCIAL MEDIA EFFORTS TO REACH OUT TARGETED AUDIENCES AND INCLUDE MARKETING STRATEGIES THAT INCREASE OUR OUTREACH, OPPORTUNITIES, AND POTENTIAL.CONSTITUENT SERVICES: INCLUDES EXPENDITURES FOR THE COUNCIL'S MEMBERSHIP ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER DAILY NEWS UPDATES PROFESSIONAL, STUDENT AND YES I CAN AWARDS COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND THE WEB SITE. MEMBERS STAY ABREAST OF CURRENT AND EMERGING ISSUES WITHIN THE FIELD AND CEC THROUGH AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TODAY (SET). THE AWARDS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF OUR TEACHERS, PROMINENT CONTRIBUTORS TO THE FIELD, AND CHILDREN AND YOUTH. PRESS RELATIONS AND PROACTIVE PUBLIC RELATIONS GET CEC'S POSITIONS AND ACTIVITIES CITED IN BROADCAST AND PRINT MEDIA. THE CEC WEB SITE INCLUDES TIMELY, RELEVANT INFORMATION, MEMBERS-ONLY CONTENT, AND E-COMMERCE CAPABILITIES ENABLING MEMBERS AND CUSTOMERS TO RENEW AND JOIN, REGISTER FOR AN EVENT, OR PURCHASE PRODUCTS 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. THE WEB SITE ALSO INCLUDES ONLINE COMMUNITIES THAT WILL SUPPORT MEMBER ENGAGEMENT AND RETENTION.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: IN 1922 THE FOUNDERS OF CEC EMBRACED PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND ETHICS FOR THE FIELD OF SPECIAL EDUCATION. AS THE RECOGNIZED LEADER FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, CEC DEVELOPS STANDARDS, ETHICS AND PRACTICES AND GUIDELINES TO ASSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES HAVE WELL-PREPARED, CAREER-ORIENTED SPECIAL EDUCATORS. CEC COLLABORATES WITH OTHER PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT ALL EDUCATORS HAVE A ROBUST PROFESSIONAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND ARE WELL-PREPARED TO SUPPORT THE LEARNING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrea Jasper President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Kareem Thompson President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Danielle Kovach Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jennifer Lesh Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Terese Acheves Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Anna Adl Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Factor 110 Llc Convention Audio/visual & Logistics | 12/30/23 | $435,907 |
Stride Policy Solutions Policy & Advocacy Consulting | 12/30/23 | $109,571 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $353,219 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $353,219 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,311,076 |
| Investment income | $23,990 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $211,081 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $475,165 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,756,708 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $481,914 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $82,554 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,274,278 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $90,410 |
| Other employee benefits | $409,726 |
| Payroll taxes | $187,721 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,846 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,068 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $10,800 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,172 |
| Fees for services: Other | $485,782 |
| Advertising and promotion | $50,701 |
| Office expenses | $345,700 |
| Information technology | $139,729 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $229,200 |
| Travel | $274,483 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $846,757 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $50,181 |
| Insurance | $30,636 |
| All other expenses | $22,993 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,300,513 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,959,678 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,730 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $166,541 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $208,798 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $453,797 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $128,170 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,036,103 |
| Investments—other securities | $972 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $28,395 |
| Other assets | $817,022 |
| Total assets | $4,814,206 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $453,605 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,706,882 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $984,286 |
| Total liabilities | $4,144,773 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $445,977 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $223,456 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,814,206 |