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Nonprofit · EIN 38-4190832

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION INC

Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29229

Financials

$5M$4.7M2023$9.7M$6.9M2024$8.4M$8.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$8,357,327$8,572,767-$215,440$5,815,087$1,363,282$4,451,805
September 30, 2024990$9,747,337$6,887,330$2,860,007$5,292,442$612,839$4,679,603
December 31, 2023990$5,004,871$4,659,320$345,551$1,489,512$711,688$777,824
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,762,805
of which government grants
$5,762,805
Program service revenue
$2,594,522
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,077,257
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$333,883
Other salaries and wages
$941,060
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,397,682
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$50,729
Accounting fees
$227,752
Occupancy
$64,441
Travel
$737,482
Depreciation
$10,882
Program services (functional)
$7,770,347
Management and general (functional)
$802,420

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,292,442
Total assets, end of year
$5,815,087
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,363,282
Net assets, end of year
$4,451,805
Land, buildings and equipment
$32,646
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,451,805
Gross receipts
$8,357,327
Employees
14
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
SC

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CINTHIA WOLFEDIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION & LEADERSHIP DEV.
Officer
40$124,630
DAMARA H MITCHELLCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
25$109,583
TONDALEYA GREEN JACKSONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
30$100,000
JAMIE DEVINESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LAMYRA SANDERS DUKESBOARD CHAIR (FROM 1/1/25)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LARONDA JOHNSONBOARD CHAIR (TO 1/1/25)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MAMIE SHIPPYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAMARA H MITCHELLCEO
Officer
40$102,917
JAMIE DEVINESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LARONDA JOHNSONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MAMIE SHIPPYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMIE DEVINESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LARONDA JOHNSONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MAMIE SHIPPYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAMARA H MITCHELLCEO
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 290250, COLUMBIA, SC 29229-0005
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LAMYRA SANDERS DUKES, PO BOX 290250, COLUMBIA, SC 29229
Signed the 990
LAMYRA SANDERS DUKES, CHAIR
Phone
(854) 222-7243
Return prepared by
MAULDIN & JENKINS LLC

Mission

THE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION DEVELOPS AND SUSTAINS AN IN-TO-END TEACHER PIPELINE. BY UPSKILLING EDUCATORS TO LEVERAGE DATA-DRIVEN, INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES TAILORED TO EACH LEARNER, THE EPI CENTER PREPARES TEACHERS TO CREATE TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR LASTING IMPACT IN CLASSROOMS AND COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE REWARDING EDUCATOR ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE (REAP) INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL QUALITY, STRENGTHEN EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS, INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, AND ADVANCE EQUITY IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND GEORGETOWN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. IN OCTOBER 2024, THE EPI CENTER RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY $6.5 MILLION IN YEAR 2 FUNDING UNDER ITS THREE-YEAR, $26.7 MILLION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT. THE INITIATIVE SUPPORTS MORE THAN 850 EDUCATORS AND NEARLY 11,000 STUDENTS ACROSS 26 SCHOOLS IN THE TWO PARTNER DISTRICTS. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH FAIRFIELD AND GEORGETOWN, THE CENTER IMPLEMENTS TWO INTEGRATED SERVICE TIERS. THE FIRST USES A COMPREHENSIVE, DATA-DRIVEN HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO ATTRACT, RETAIN, DEVELOP, AND REWARD EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS. THE SECOND PROVIDES RESOURCES AND SUSTAINED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS. TOGETHER, THE SERVICE TIERS ADDRESS TALENT MANAGEMENT, HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATOR EVALUATION, PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PATHWAYS, PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP NETWORKS, INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING FOR NEW TEACHERS, AND EDUCATOR CAREER LADDERS.
    Expenses $4,176,950 · grants $1,402,003
  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THIS PROGRAM FUNDS CONTINUED GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS AND STAFF BEYOND INITIAL PREPARATION. THIS INCLUDES WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND TRAINING SESSIONS, AS WELL AS COACHING, PEER COLLABORATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS. FUNDS MAY ALSO COVER REGISTRATION, TRAVEL, OR MATERIALS. THE GOAL IS TO HELP EDUCATORS REMAIN SKILLED, INNOVATIVE, AND ALIGNED WITH EVOLVING STANDARDS AND PRACTICES.
    Expenses $1,777,683 · grants $446,387 · revenue $832,398
  • EDUCATOR PREPARATION - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES TO HELP ASPIRING AND CURRENT TEACHERS SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE LICENSURE. COVERED COSTS INCLUDE APPRENTICESHIPS, MENTORSHIP, PRAXIS PREPARATION AND TESTING, COURSEWORK, AND SCHOOL-BASED FIELD EXPERIENCES-ALL DESIGNED TO ENSURE EDUCATORS ARE FULLY PREPARED TO MEET LICENSURE AND ADVANCEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
    Expenses $1,564,314 · grants $219,352 · revenue $666,587
  • CREDENTIALING - THIS SUB-PROGRAM SUPPORTS ALL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO AWARDING MICRO-CREDENTIALS AND RECOGNIZING ONGOING LEARNING. THIS INCLUDES FEES FOR ASSESSMENTS, TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS, AND OFFICIAL SKILL VERIFICATIONS, AS WELL AS THE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF DIGITAL BADGES OR CERTIFICATES THAT VALIDATE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES.
    Expenses $251,400 · grants $9,515 · revenue $1,095,537

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
38-4190832
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
2022
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,815,087
Income (IRS master file)
$8,357,327

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$8,357,327$8,572,767$5,815,087XML
990September 2024$9,747,337$6,887,330$5,292,442XML
990December 2023$5,004,871$4,659,320$1,489,512XML
990December 2022$2,134,789$1,899,203$266,643IRS

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 38-4190832).

Questions about CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION INC

What is the EIN of CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION INC is 38-4190832.
Is CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION 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 CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names LAMYRA SANDERS DUKES.
Who are the officers and directors of CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $124,630 (CINTHIA WOLFE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION & LEADERSHIP DEV.).
How much revenue does CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,357,327, expenses of $8,572,767 and total assets of $5,815,087 at year end.

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