Nonprofit · EIN 52-1944180
CENTER FOR INSPIRED TEACHING
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $560,818 | $558,314 | $2,504 | $302,824 | $14,834 | $287,990 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $503,338 | $501,285 | $2,053 | $308,625 | $23,139 | $285,486 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $434,202 | $463,738 | -$29,536 | $314,811 | $31,378 | $283,433 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $465,200
- of which government grants
- $99,406
- Program service revenue
- $95,500
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $118
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $260,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $55,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $365,546
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,306
- Travel
- $2,216
- Depreciation
- $8,834
- Program services (functional)
- $491,693
- Management and general (functional)
- $37,141
- Fundraising (functional)
- $29,480
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $308,625
- Total assets, end of year
- $302,824
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,834
- Net assets, end of year
- $287,990
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $217,490
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $70,500
- Gross receipts
- $560,818
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER FOURNEL | CHIEF CURIOSITY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,000 | $3,750 |
| ALETA MARGOLIS | PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $125,000 | $3,750 |
| JOHN NOLAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA BRADY-MYEROV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLY YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRODRICK CLARKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MICHELLE EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleta Margolis | President and Founder Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $125,000 | $3,750 |
| Jennifer Fournel | Director of Teaching and Lear Key employee | 40 | $116,667 | $3,275 |
| Monica Brady-Myerov | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elly Young | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Franco | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Nolan | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleta Margolis | President and Founder Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $125,000 | $3,750 |
| Elly Young | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Franco | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Brady-Myerov | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Nolan | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5614 CONNECTICUT AVE STE 258, WASHINGTON, DC 20015-2604
- In care of
- % ALETA MARGOLIS
- Signed the 990
- ALETA MARGOLIS, PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
- Phone
- (202) 462-1956
- Website
- WWW.INSPIREDTEACHING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SETAPART ACCOUNTANCY CORP
Mission
TRANSFORMING EDUCATION THROUGH INNOVATIVE TEACHER TRAINING
Program accomplishments
- TEACHER TRAINING TRANSFORMATIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, AND NATIONWIDE, INCLUDING THE INSPIRED TEACHING INSTITUTE AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. ALSO INCLUDES THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF RESOURCES AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORTS FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS TO MAKE LEARNING ENGAGING FOR STUDENTS DURING ONLINE, IN-PERSON, AND HYBRID LEARNINGExpenses $308,483
- A NATIONAL MODEL FOR STUDENT-LED CIVIC - AND CIVIL! - DISCOURSE, SPEAK TRUTH BRINGS STUDENT STOGETHER FROM ALL OVER THE DC REGION FROM PUBLIC, PUBLIC CHARTER, AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO ENGAGE IN A DIALOGUE THAT EXPOSES THEM TO A DIVERSE ARRAY OF PERSPECTIVES. THROUGH STUDENT-FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS, PARTICIPANTS LEARN TO PRODUCTIVELY AND RESPECTFULLY DISCUSS CURRENT, CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS. THE ONLY CREDIT-BEARING COURSE AVAILABLE TO ALL PUBLIC AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS IN WASHINGTON, DC, REAL WORLD HISTORY TEACHES HISTORY THROUGH INQUIRY, EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH CRUCIAL SKILLS THAT PREPARE THEM TO THRIVE IN OUR COMPLEX 21ST CENTURY WORLD; THE PROGRAM INCLUDES HANDS-ON INTERNSHIPS IN DC, DESIGNED TO SERVE AS A CITYWIDE MODEL FOR COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION.Expenses $183,210
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
- 52-1944180
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $302,824
- Income (IRS master file)
- $560,818
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $560,818 | $558,314 | $302,824 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $503,338 | $501,285 | $308,625 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $434,202 | $463,738 | $314,811 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $383,460 | $386,021 | $334,706 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2017 | – | – | – | 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 52-1944180).
Questions about CENTER FOR INSPIRED TEACHING
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR INSPIRED TEACHING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR INSPIRED TEACHING is 52-1944180.
- Is CENTER FOR INSPIRED TEACHING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR INSPIRED TEACHING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR INSPIRED TEACHING 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 INSPIRED TEACHING 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 CENTER FOR INSPIRED TEACHING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR INSPIRED TEACHING?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,000 (JENNIFER FOURNEL, CHIEF CURIOSITY OFFICER).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR INSPIRED TEACHING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $560,818, expenses of $558,314 and total assets of $302,824 at year end.
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