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Nonprofit · EIN 58-2005291

MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · MOBILE, AL 36616

Financials

$1.8M$1.8M2022$4.2M$4.1M2023$6.2M$5.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$6,185,985$5,880,884$305,101$1,775,669$1,160,502$615,167
September 30, 2024990$4,211,472$4,149,167$62,305$1,706,493$1,396,427$310,066
September 30, 2023990$1,834,021$1,811,920$22,101$1,055,685$807,924$247,761
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,185,985
of which government grants
$4,201,506
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$422,715
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$459,764
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$19,246
Accounting fees
$131,274
Occupancy
$117,748
Travel
$202,290
Program services (functional)
$5,284,506
Management and general (functional)
$596,378

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,706,493
Total assets, end of year
$1,775,669
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,160,502
Net assets, end of year
$615,167
Land, buildings and equipment
$158,484
Net assets without donor restrictions
$615,167
Gross receipts
$6,185,985
Employees
5
Volunteers
12
Year formed
1992
State of legal domicile
AL

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lissa WatkinsDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Contina WoodsDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Jordan JonesDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Rob McGinleyChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Richard PerryVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Erin DelaporteDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Ashley Williams-HougueDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Andrea KentDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Nadia LegsirDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Chresal ThreadgillEx Officio
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Gia WigginsDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Mark SpiveySecretaryTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Dr Jeremiah NewellCEO
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nadia LegsirDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Chresal ThreadgillDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Andrea KentDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Ashley Williams-HogueDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Erin DelaporteDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Jordan JonesDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Robert BakerEmeritus Board Member
Trustee or director
3$0
Preston BoltEmeritus Board Member
Trustee or director
3$0
Gia WigginsDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Contina WoodsDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Lissa WatkinsDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Rob McGinleyChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Mark SpiveySecretaryTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Richard PerryVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Dr Jeremiah NewellCEO
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Carolyn AkersExecutive Director
Officer
40$160,883$13,000
Jordan JonesDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Richard PerryDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Rob McGinleyDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Contina WoodsDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Lissa WatkinsDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Preston BoltLegalGovernance
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Robert BakerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Mark SpiveyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Jeremiah NewellCEO
Officer
40$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 16783, MOBILE, AL 36616-0783
In care of
% JEREMIAH NEWELL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Dr Jeremiah Newell, PO Box 16783, Mobile, AL 36616
Signed the 990
JEREMIAH NEWELL, CEO
Phone
(251) 476-0002
Return prepared by
Kim K Enikeieff CPA

Mission

Develop a coalition of citizens, public officials and other interested parties to formulate and implement plans for improving education in Mobile County.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FSCS - The Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) program, encourages coordination of educational, developmental, family, health, and other services through partnerships between(1)public elementary and secondary schools and(2) community-based organizations and public or private entities.
    Expenses $3,602,120
  • MAYES - A workforce training and work-based learning program which was funded by the Alabama Legislature and the project has a memorandum of agreement between the Organization and Bishop State Community College.
    Expenses $621,451
  • FPC - Floretta P. Carson Visual Performing Arts - the Organization provides administrative services for the the first performing visual arts charter school in the State of Alabama.
    Expenses $252,150
  • ACCEL - Accelaration Day and Evening Academy (ACCEL) is Alabamas first tuition-free public charter school, serves high school students in grades 9-12 from Mobile, Baldwin, and Washington Counties. It provides a challenging college preparatory curriculum, individualized instruction, small class sizes, and engaging use of technology in a safe, supportive environment to ensure students graduate college and career ready. Through ACCEL, students can graduate more quickly or catch up if they have fallen behind or dropped out.
    Expenses $230,611
  • AHEC
    Expenses $227,819
  • SWAPTE Program - The Organization through its Graduate Ready Career Development Program, in partnering with MAEF Public Charter Schools, Inc., will provide career development services and paid internships to WIOA eligible students enrolled at ACCEL Day and Evening Academy (ACCEL). ACCEL is Alabamas first public charter high school serving students who are on-track to graduation, have dropped out or considering dropping out because they are behind or because they have adult responsibilities that make attending school in the daytime difficult. Career development and planning will lead to paid internships that provide students work-based experiences for eight hours per week over 10 weeks. Students will be provided intensive internship preparation services including career exploration and workplace skills training before and during the internship experience. Students will be placed in internships based upon their career interests.
    Expenses $163,117
  • BTG - This program serves students in grades K-5. Students meet Monday through Thursday and participate in academic intervention. Following intervention, students particpate in STEM, art, sports and homework help.
    Expenses $135,299
  • AAAHS
    Expenses $38,801
  • Ignite
    Expenses $13,138
  • STEM - This program is a workforce and economic development iniative to bring relevance to the K-12 math and science curriculum. The program will inspire, engage, and prepare students to take the course work needed to support the growing demand for highly skilled and technology prepared workers for the aerospace, shipbuilding, steel, manufacturing and other industries located, and locating in our area.
  • 80/20 - For Mobile to realize 75,000 degrees/credentials within our communities by 2030, we must implement and facilitate pathways to credentialing, transfer and completion for all students. The impact strategies of such pathways must provide approaches guided by objectives that result in increased completion rates for 18-24 year old students, with a focus on low-income and African - American students. There must be a seamless multi tiered system of supports for college students at every transition phase to ensure they stay on track to graduate.
  • Student Achievement - The Organization brings outside resources into local schools and communities to focus on areas like student achievement, professional development for teachers and principals, parental involement and public education. The Organization uses proven instructional models to promote high standards and high achievement for every child.
  • SWAPTE
  • FPCC

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
58-2005291
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
1992
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Unknown (Z99Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,775,669
Income (IRS master file)
$6,185,985

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$6,185,985$5,880,884$1,775,669IRS
990September 2024$4,211,472$4,149,167$1,706,493XML
990September 2023$1,834,021$1,811,920$1,055,685XML
990September 2022$460,889$583,861$306,262IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––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 58-2005291).

Questions about MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 58-2005291.
Is MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Dr Jeremiah Newell.
Who are the officers and directors of MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MOBILE AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,185,985, expenses of $5,880,884 and total assets of $1,775,669 at year end.

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