Nonprofit · EIN 47-2005040
CENTER FOR AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Tax-exempt · GREAT FALLS, VA 22066
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $606,800 | $760,031 | -$153,231 | $93,140 | $4,792 | $88,348 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $798,350 | $779,978 | $18,372 | $251,262 | $9,681 | $241,581 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $786,795 | $715,850 | $70,945 | $280,187 | $56,978 | $223,209 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $606,800
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $472,917
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $519,994
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $71,948
- Travel
- $7,550
- Depreciation
- $774
- Program services (functional)
- $505,939
- Management and general (functional)
- $150,457
- Fundraising (functional)
- $103,635
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $251,262
- Total assets, end of year
- $93,140
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,792
- Net assets, end of year
- $88,348
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $940
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$86,652
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $175,000
- Gross receipts
- $606,800
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEARIE | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $297,917 | $11,250 |
| KATHERINE ALLEN | ASSOCIATE VP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,000 | $7,200 |
| DRDEDRIC ACARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BAILEY DEVRIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD FELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBY FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY GUILLIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN HATHAWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE KIRGUES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY LEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LITMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA LOVELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN MCCLURE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAUDIA REUTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN RODZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE LYNN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEWEL BURKS SOLOMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEARIE | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $325,000 | $11,750 |
| KATHERINE ALLEN | ASSOCIATE VP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,000 | $7,200 |
| JOHN BELIZAIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TREY BOWLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DRDEDRIC ACARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONI COBB | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD FELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBY FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY GUILLIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN HATHAWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTINA HEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ORIN HERSKOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY LEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE LENZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LITMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA LOVELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREWSHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE LYNN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEWEL BURKS SOLOMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEARIE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $302,083 |
| KATHERINE ALLEN | ASSOCIATE VP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,000 |
| JOHN BELIZAIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TREY BOWLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DRDEDRIC ACARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONI COBB | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BOBBY FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY GUILLIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IAN HATHAWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETTINA HEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TROY HENIKOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ORIN HERSKOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PENNY LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE LENZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA LOVELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUCY SANDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON SEATS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE LYNN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEWEL BURKS SOLOMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 503 ARNON LAKE DR, GREAT FALLS, VA 22066-3928
- In care of
- % JOHN R DEARIE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 503 Arnon Lake Drive, Great Falls VA 22066
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOHN DEARIE, 503 ARNON LAKE DR, GREAT FALLS, VA 22066
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- John Dearie, 503 Arnon Lake Drive, Great Falls VA 22066
- Signed the 990
- JOHN DEARIE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (301) 948-9825
- Website
- www.startupsUSA.org
- Return prepared by
- DELEON & STANG CPAS AND ADVISORS
Mission
CAES MISSION IS TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE POLICYMAKERS IN WASHINGTON, AND AT STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS REGARDING THE UNIQUE ECONIMIC IMPORTANCE OF START- UPS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
Program accomplishments
- CAE PURSUES ITS MISSION THROUGH THREE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES: 1) CONDUCTING REGULAR ROUNDTABLES WITH ENTREPRENEURS IN CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO UNDERSTAND THEIR MAJOR ISSUES AND CHALLENGES (20 PERCENT); 2) CONDUCTING AND PUBLISHING ORIGINAL RESEARCH INTO VARIOUS ISSUES AND TRENDS REGARDING ENTREPRENEURSHIP (20 PERCENT); AND, 3) ENGAGING AND EDUCATING POLICYMAKERS REGARDING THE UNIQUE ECONOMIC ROLE, IMPORTANCE, CHALLENGES, AND POLICY NEEDS OF AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS AND STARTUPS (60 PERCENT).Expenses $505,939
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 | 990 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
- 47-2005040
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $93,140
- Income (IRS master file)
- $606,800
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $606,800 | $760,031 | $93,140 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $798,350 | $779,978 | $251,262 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $786,795 | $715,850 | $280,187 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $705,850 | $600,526 | $210,226 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: John Dearie | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-2005040).
Questions about CENTER FOR AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP is 47-2005040.
- Is CENTER FOR AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP 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 FOR AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTER FOR AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN DEARIE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $297,917 (JOHN DEARIE, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $606,800, expenses of $760,031 and total assets of $93,140 at year end.
Other nonprofits in GREAT FALLS
- EASTERN RIDGE SCHOOL EIN 46-3846787 · last filed 990 for 2025
- OMEGA CHARITIES INC EIN 02-0803693 · last filed 990 for 2025
- FLIP FLOP FRIENDS EIN 84-2118279 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- EXPRESS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EIN 26-4181233 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CAPITAL IIT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC EIN 76-0703527 · last filed 990 for 2024
- IMPACT USA EIN 83-3328623 · last filed 990-PF for 2025
- RAJ & NEERAJA LINGAM FOUNDATION EIN 88-0639355 · last filed 990-PF for 2025
- DUNSTAN WAI MEMORIAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC EIN 20-2949247 · last filed 990 for 2025