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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1228597

COUNCIL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Tax-exempt · FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304

Financials

$249K$286K2022$311K$289K2023$223K$414K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COUNCIL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$223,329$413,869-$190,540$532,844$10,594$522,250
August 31, 2024990$311,367$288,654$22,713$735,304$22,514$712,790
August 31, 2023990$248,703$286,009-$37,306$713,967$23,888$690,079
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$181,199
Investment income
$42,130
Net gain from sales of assets
$14,217
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$22,602
Program services (functional)
$300,719
Management and general (functional)
$113,150

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$735,304
Total assets, end of year
$532,844
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,594
Net assets, end of year
$522,250
Publicly traded securities
$494,765
Net assets without donor restrictions
$522,250
Gross receipts
$223,329
Employees
0
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1980
State of legal domicile
FL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RALPH JOHNSONPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
GAYLE SPENCERPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
CAROL MILLER SCHAEFERMEMBER AT LARGE ADMIN
Trustee or director
1$0
RAY PLAZAMEMBER AT LARGE STANDARDS
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN BUREAUMEMBER AT LARGE PUBLICATIONS
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINE SELFMEMBER AT LARGE MEMBERSHIP
Trustee or director
1$0
LENA CRAINEDITOR
Trustee or director
5$0
DOREEN MURNEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RALPH JOHNSONPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
GAYLE SPENCERPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
CAROL MILLER SCHAEFERMEMBER AT LARGE ADMIN
Trustee or director
1$0
RAY PLAZAMEMBER AT LARGE STANDARDS
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN BUREAUMEMBER AT LARGE PUBLICATIONS
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINE SELFMEMBER AT LARGE MEMBERSHIP
Trustee or director
1$0
LENA CRAINEDITOR
Trustee or director
5$0
DOREEN MURNEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RALPH JOHNSONPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
GAYLE SPENCERPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
CAROL MILLER SCHAEFERMEMBER AT LARGE ADMIN
Trustee or director
1$0
RAY PLAZAMEMBER AT LARGE STANDARDS
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN BUREAUMEMBER AT LARGE PUBLICATIONS
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINE SELFMEMBER AT LARGE MEMBERSHIP
Trustee or director
1$0
LENA CRAINEDITOR
Trustee or director
5$0
DOREEN MURNEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2455 E SUNRISE BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304-3118
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CAROL MILLER SCHAEFER, 2455 E SUNRISE BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304
Signed the 990
JEFF NELSON, MEMBER AT LARGE - TREASURER
Phone
(800) 889-7270
Return prepared by
MICHAEL L TILLETT PA

Mission

THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMULGATION OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PUBLICATION OF RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES AND SELF-STUDIES FOR ASSESSING QUALITY OF SERVICES COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROVIDE FOR STUDENTS.
    Expenses $147,644
  • RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES TO BE USED TO ENHANCE SERVICES PROVIDED TO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS.
    Expenses $153,075

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1228597
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1981
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$532,844
Income (IRS master file)
$223,329

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$223,329$413,869$532,844XML
990August 2024$311,367$288,654$735,304XML
990August 2023$248,703$286,009$713,967XML
990August 2022$311,762$208,091$756,644IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 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 52-1228597).

Questions about COUNCIL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

What is the EIN of COUNCIL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNCIL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION is 52-1228597.
Is COUNCIL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
Are donations to COUNCIL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COUNCIL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION 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 COUNCIL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION 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 COUNCIL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION 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 COUNCIL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names CAROL MILLER SCHAEFER.
Who are the officers and directors of COUNCIL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does COUNCIL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $223,329, expenses of $413,869 and total assets of $532,844 at year end.

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