Nonprofit · EIN 54-1856529
COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION INC
Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,057,852 | $10,793,469 | -$735,617 | $9,906,125 | $6,873,283 | $3,032,842 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,677,637 | $9,862,320 | -$184,683 | $10,351,392 | $6,893,358 | $3,458,034 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,679,419 | $9,642,925 | -$963,506 | $10,232,706 | $6,773,233 | $3,459,473 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,159,421
- of which government grants
- $2,159,421
- Program service revenue
- $7,489,290
- Investment income
- $162,527
- Royalties
- $203,312
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $18,829
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $43,302
- Other revenue
- $246,614
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,290,750
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $362,113
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,821,191
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,254,094
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $41,825
- Accounting fees
- $51,118
- Occupancy
- $500,051
- Travel
- $389,309
- Depreciation
- $154,657
- Program services (functional)
- $7,668,358
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,125,111
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,351,392
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,906,125
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,873,283
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,032,842
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $312,105
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,143,358
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,058,031
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $974,811
- Gross receipts
- $10,348,965
- Employees
- 49
- Volunteers
- 226
- Year formed
- 1952
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALAEVALU VAKALAHI | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $331,674 | $23,516 |
| MEGAN M SIMS-FUJITA | VP OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 35 | $258,207 | $34,540 |
| ARMINN LEOPOLD | VP OF FIN & OPS, (UNTIL 5/9/25) Highest-paid employee | 35 | $202,406 | $43,146 |
| HELEN MOSHER | VP OF COMMS & MS, (UNTIL 1/22/25) Highest-paid employee | 35 | $154,156 | $39,341 |
| MAISALOON DIAS | DIRECTOR, CENTERS & INITIATIVES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $113,233 | $21,562 |
| TIFFANY M LEWIS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 35 | $112,257 | $22,509 |
| JENNY JONES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA ROBINSON-DOOLEY | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTA GILLIAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA CURRAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LACINDA JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| V KALEI KANUHA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUK-HEE KIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA LAVENDER-BRATCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA SALEEBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILARI WEAVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| QUIENTON NICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TONYA PERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHANNA THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHI THRAWVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALAEVALU VAKALAHI | PRESIDENT, CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $315,000 | $12,140 |
| ARMINN H LEOPOLD | VP OF OP & CEO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $211,950 | $44,069 |
| MEGAN SIMS-FUJITA | VP OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 35 | $184,999 | $36,425 |
| HELEN MOSHER | VP OF COMMS & MMBRSHP Highest-paid employee | 35 | $162,000 | $34,221 |
| YUK EDDIE C WONG | DIRECTOR OF IT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $133,500 | $30,693 |
| TIFFANY M LEWIS | ACCTG MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $117,000 | $11,249 |
| HILARY NOEL WEAVER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA LAVENDER-BRATCHER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA QUIROS | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA CURRAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA ROBINSON-DOOLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTA C GILLIAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUK-HEE KIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAVIS MAJOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| QUIENTON NICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA PERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA SALEEBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHI TRAWVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENIA L WEISS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALAEVALU VAKALAHI | PRESIDENT, CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $290,769 | $1,837 |
| ARMINN H LEOPOLD | VP - FIN/OP, CFO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $197,842 | $42,441 |
| MEGAN SIMS-FUJITA | EXEC DIR - COA Highest-paid employee | 35 | $181,033 | $28,455 |
| HELEN MOSHER | VP COMM/MTG Highest-paid employee | 35 | $139,498 | $25,230 |
| YUK C WONG | IT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $128,541 | $28,121 |
| EDWARD BLAIR | ACCTG MGR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $115,887 | $27,660 |
| HILARY WEAVER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE E COLL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA CURRAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENIA L WEISS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTA GILLIAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA LAVENDER-BRATCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA ROBINSON-DOOLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAVIS MAJOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI MESSINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA SALEEBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN BLAKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAKEBA THOMAS GREEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 333 JOHN CARLYLE ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-5767
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HALAEVALU VAKALAHI, 333 JOHN CARLYLE ST 400, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
- Signed the 990
- HALAEVALU VAKALAHI, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (703) 683-8080
- Website
- WWW.CSWE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
CSWE'S MISSION IS "TO ADVANCE EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION, BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP, TO ENSURE QUALITY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING, SUPPORTING CRITICAL THINKING, EMPATHY, AND ADVOCACY TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF OUR MEMBERSHIP". (SEE SCH. O)
Program accomplishments
- CSWE'S MINORITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (MFP) OVERSEES FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MASTERS AND DOCTORAL SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS. THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA), PART OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS RECEIVE MONETARY STIPENDS, MENTORING AND OTHER NON-MONETARY SUPPORT.SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS EXPANSION OF PRACTITIONER EDUCATION IN SOCIAL WORK (PRAC-ED) ALLOWS CSWE TO WORK WITH SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO STRENGTHEN CURRICULA IN THE AREA OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (SUD). STANDARDIZED SUD CURRICULUM STRENGTHENS THE PREPARATION OF FUTURE SOCIAL WORK PRACTITIONERS TO DELIVER EFFECTIVE EVIDENCE-BASED SUD PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY SERVICES.Expenses $1,853,388 · grants $1,077,025
- ACCREDITATION: CSWE DEVELOPS ACCREDITATION STANDARDS THAT DEFINE COMPETENT PREPARATION FOR SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVELS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CSWE'S RECOGNITION BODY, THE COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION, CSWE ADMINISTERS A MULTISTEP ACCREDITATION PROCESS THAT INVOLVES PROGRAM SELF-STUDIES, SITE VISITS, AND REVIEWS. AS OF OCTOBER 2025, THERE ARE:- 4 ACCREDITED PRACTICE DOCTORATE PROGRAMS AND 5 ACCREDITED POST MASTER'S FELLOWSHIPS- 548 ACCREDITED BACCALAUREATE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMS- 349 ACCREDITED MASTER'S SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMS- 12 BACCALAUREATE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMS IN CANDIDACY- 37 MASTER'S SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMS IN CANDIDACYExpenses $1,583,182 · revenue $1,628,178
- ANNUAL CONFERENCE: CSWE CONFERENCES HELP TO PROMOTE AND TEACH BEST PRACTICES IN RESEARCH AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, PLENARIES, PEER NETWORKING FORUMS, AND JOB SEARCH OPPORTUNITIES. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS THE PRE-EMINENT ANNUAL MEETING FOR SOCIAL WORK EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, DEANS, AND DIRECTORS WORLDWIDE. EACH YEAR THE AC BRINGS TOGETHER MORE THAN 2,500 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS AS WELL AS MORE THAN 400 GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION.Expenses $1,538,232 · revenue $1,509,227
- OTHER PROGRAMS: CSWE HOUSES TWO INSTITUTES, TWO CENTERS, AND OTHER INITIATIVES THAT STRIVE TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE SPECIFIC AREAS OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION THROUGH FACULTY AND STUDENT TRAINING, POLICY, ADVOCACY, AND DATA COLLECTION. SOME EXAMPLES INCLUDE:- THE KATHERINE A. KENDALL INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION WORKS TO PREPARE EDUCATORS, RESEARCHERS, STUDENTS, AND PRACTITIONERS FOR AN INCREASINGLY GLOBAL COMMUNITY.- THE CSWE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE FUTURE LEADERS IN SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND THE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION.- THE CSWE CENTER FOR DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL & ECONOMIC JUSTICE ADVANCES INDIVIDUAL GROWTH, COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.- THE RECOVERY TO PRACTICE INITIATIVE DEVELOPS, IMPLEMENTS, AND EVALUATES MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY-ORIENTED TRAINING MATERIALS FOR SOCIAL WORK EDUCATORS AND PRACTITIONERS.Expenses $1,363,853 · grants $213,725 · revenue $239,340
- SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION RESEARCH: THE CSWE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION INCLUDES THE CHARGE TO ADVOCATE FOR SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. CSWE WORKS TOWARD THAT MISSION THROUGH ITS RESEARCH AGENDA, WHICH OUTLINES THE NEED FOR RESEARCH TO INFORM POLICY AND PRACTICE FOR CSWE MEMBER PROGRAMS - THEIR DEANS, DIRECTORS, FACULTY MEMBERS, AND STUDENTS. CSWE CONDUCTS RESEARCH THROUGH ITS ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND PROGRAMMING EVALUATIONS, THE ANNUAL SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION PROGRAM SURVEYS, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE MEASURES FOR THE BOARD OF ACCREDITATION.Expenses $552,689
- MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: CSWE CONDUCTS VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES TO BENEFIT ITS MEMBERS AND MEET THEIR NEEDS. IT ALSO PROVIDES CURRENT INFORMATION TO ITS MEMBERS THROUGH ITS NEWSLETTER, WEBSITE, AND SPARK COMMUNITY.Expenses $132,541 · revenue $4,155,847
- PUBLICATIONS: CSWE'S PUBLICATIONS PROGRAM DEVELOPS NEW TOOLS TO HELP SOCIAL WORKERS AND SOCIAL WORK EDUCATORS SERVE THEIR CLIENTS AND ADVANCE THEIR PROFESSION. CSWE PRESS IS A NICHE PUBLISHER THAT ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATORS. AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE THE PHILOSOPHY, THEORY, AND PRACTICE OF TEACHING; THE PROCESS AND EVALUATION OF LEARNING; AND THE ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION.CSWE'S FLAGSHIP PUBLICATION IS THE JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION (JSWE), A PEER REVIEWED PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL CIRCULATED TO MORE THAN 3,900 MEMBERS AND INSTITUTIONAL SUBSCRIBERS.Expenses $248,395
- COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETINGExpenses $396,078
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1856529
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P030)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,906,125
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,348,965
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,057,852 | $10,793,469 | $9,906,125 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,677,637 | $9,862,320 | $10,351,392 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,679,419 | $9,642,925 | $10,232,706 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,746,667 | $8,571,396 | $11,218,619 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 54-1856529).
Questions about COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION INC
- What is the EIN of COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION INC is 54-1856529.
- Is COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION 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 COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HALAEVALU VAKALAHI.
- Who are the officers and directors of COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $331,674 (HALAEVALU VAKALAHI, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,057,852, expenses of $10,793,469 and total assets of $9,906,125 at year end.
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