Nonprofit · EIN 41-1789659
ATHLETES COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS
Also known as A C E S
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,064,976 | $1,511,344 | -$446,368 | $271,470 | $55,974 | $215,496 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,575,454 | $1,446,067 | $129,387 | $717,133 | $56,817 | $660,316 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,048,533 | $1,544,163 | -$495,630 | $594,580 | $63,651 | $530,929 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,058,528
- of which government grants
- $75,000
- Program service revenue
- $19,722
- Investment income
- $335
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$776
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$13,959
- Other revenue
- -$13,609
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $133,172
- Other salaries and wages
- $923,348
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,274,321
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $32,363
- Travel
- $22,223
- Depreciation
- $20,265
- Program services (functional)
- $1,039,041
- Management and general (functional)
- $275,999
- Fundraising (functional)
- $196,304
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $717,133
- Total assets, end of year
- $271,470
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $55,974
- Net assets, end of year
- $215,496
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,123
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $182,864
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $32,632
- Gross receipts
- $1,182,881
- Employees
- 67
- Volunteers
- 27
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAZMIN DANIELSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $120,000 | $13,172 |
| KEN FAIRCHILD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD MELNIK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RAJIV SHAH | LIFE DIRECTO Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE PETERSON | LIFE DIRECTO Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CASH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT TABER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN JORDAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY MCKENZIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LOS RISER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HUNSAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK SHARRER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY O'BRIEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKKI KEIRNES SCANLON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE ELLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD FREDRICKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| JULIA KLEMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLIFTON ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA SAUNDERS THRU 1123 | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $98,502 | $16,282 |
| JAZMIN DANIELSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $9,231 | $0 |
| KEN FAIRCHILD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADLEY MELNICK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RAJIV SHAH | LIFE DIRECTO Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE PETERSON | LIFE DIRECTO Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CASH | TREASURER / Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY O'BRIEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE ELLIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD FREDRICKSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HUNSAKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK JENSEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA KLEMA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOS RISER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLIFTON ROSS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE SCANLON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK SHARRER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT TABER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA SAUNDERS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $98,240 |
| KEN FAIRCHILD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRADLEY MELNICK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DR RAJIV SHAH | LIFE DIRECTO Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DALE PETERSON | LIFE DIRECTO Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CASH | TREASURER / Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY O'BRIEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRYAN BASS | EDUCATION CO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAISA ENGASSER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATIE GRINDELAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF HUNSAKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRETT TABER THROUGH 123 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAZMIN DANIELSON | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1115 E HENNEPIN AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414-2321
- In care of
- % RAJIV R SHAH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAZMIN DANIELSON, 1115 E HENNEPIN AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
- Signed the 990
- JAZMIN DANIELSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (612) 331-3454
- Website
- ACES4KIDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BOYUM & BARENSCHEER PLLP
Mission
ACES IS AN INNOVATIVE OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAM THAT BRINGS MATH AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING TO LIFE FOR MINNESOTA STUDENTS. OUR HANDS-ON CURRICULUM, INDIVIDUAL MENTORSHIP, AND ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITIES HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP CRUCIAL ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS ALL THROUGH THE EXCITING LENS OF SPORT THEMES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MINNESOTAS PROFESSIONAL AND COLLEGIATE SPORTS TEAMS, ACES IS TACKLING THE ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY GAP AND PREPARING YOUNG LEARNERS TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITY THROUGH ENGAGING, INCLUSIVE, AND ACCESSIBLE LEARNING EXPERIENCES.
Program accomplishments
- ACES IMPLEMENTS YEAR-ROUND, RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED, STRUCTURED, PROJECT- BASED PROGRAMMING AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES FOCUSED ON THREE KEY AREAS OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: ACADEMICS, LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY BELONGING. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CAREER EXPOSURE ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO CONNECT ACADEMIC LEARNING TO REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS AND PATHWAYS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WHO ATTEND REGULARLY DEMONSTRATE IMPROVED FOUNDATIONAL ACADEMIC SKILLS AND INCREASED CONFIDENCE, PARTICULARLY WITHIN A MATH- FOCUSED STEM LENS, AS WELL AS INCREASED SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, ENHANCED LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER OUTCOMES, AND GREATER CONNECTION TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, ACES OPERATES A YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, WHICH PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS, ENGAGE IN DECISION-MAKING, AND CONTRIBUTE TO PROGRAM DESIGN AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. YOUTH PARTICIPANTS BUILD CONFIDENCE, STRENGTHEN THEIR VOICE, AND GAIN EXPERIENCE IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PEER LEADERSHIP.Expenses $1,039,041 · revenue $20,072
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1789659
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $271,470
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,182,881
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,064,976 | $1,511,344 | $271,470 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,575,454 | $1,446,067 | $717,133 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,048,533 | $1,544,163 | $594,580 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,427,462 | $1,006,805 | $1,071,272 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 41-1789659).
Questions about ATHLETES COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS
- What is the EIN of ATHLETES COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ATHLETES COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS is 41-1789659.
- Is ATHLETES COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to ATHLETES COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ATHLETES COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS 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 ATHLETES COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ATHLETES COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ATHLETES COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names JAZMIN DANIELSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ATHLETES COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,000 (JAZMIN DANIELSON, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does ATHLETES COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,064,976, expenses of $1,511,344 and total assets of $271,470 at year end.
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