Nonprofit · EIN 59-3164580
COMMISSION ON ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INC
Tax-exempt · BRADENTON, FL 34209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,468,029 | $2,596,658 | -$128,629 | $1,750,610 | $612,254 | $1,138,356 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,015,089 | $1,625,297 | $389,792 | $1,835,570 | $569,435 | $1,266,135 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $229,378
- Membership dues
- $132,785
- Program service revenue
- $2,171,651
- Investment income
- $12,302
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,521
- Tax-exempt bond proceeds
- -$127
- Other revenue
- $54,698
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $187,012
- Other salaries and wages
- $560,506
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $747,518
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $100
- Accounting fees
- $50,032
- Travel
- $140,085
- Program services (functional)
- $2,381,537
- Management and general (functional)
- $215,121
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,835,570
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,750,610
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $612,254
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,138,356
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,138,356
- Gross unrelated business income
- $24,432
- Gross receipts
- $2,468,029
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON BONNEY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 1 | $187,012 |
| HECTOR MARTINEZ | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JODY ANGELONE | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULI DENISCO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTEN HEMPEL | REP REGION 1 & STUDENTS AS LEADERS CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RENEE RIVERS | REP REGION 2 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARYN GOVEN | REP REGION 3 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE FONTENOT | VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE TRUJILLO | REP REGION 5 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN WERNER | REP REGION 6 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEIDI SILVER-PACIULLA | STATE DIRECTOR LIAISON Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAKETTA THOMAS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARSHA TAYLOR | REP REGION 4 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| POLLY SMITH | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON BONNEY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 1 | $154,938 |
| HECTOR MARTINEZ | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JODY ANGELONE | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MATOS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULI DENISCO | SECRETERY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTEN HEMPEL | REP REGION 1 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY GASTON | REP REGION 2 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARYN GOVEN | REP REGION 3 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE FONTENOT | REP REGION 4 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHENIE RITTBERGER | REP REGION 5 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN WERNER | REP REGION 6 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEIDI SILVER-PACIULLA | STATE DIRECTOR LIAISON Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARILYN PITZULO | INNOVATIONS CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAKETTA THOMAS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| POLLY SMITH | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8915 12TH AVE NW, BRADENTON, FL 34209-9652
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHARON BONNEY, PO BOX 14400, BRADENTON, FL 34208
- Signed the 990
- SHARON BONNEY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (888) 442-6223
- Website
- WWW.COABE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FUSTCHARLES LLP
Mission
COABE'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE EDUCATORS SO ADULTS SUCCEED AND COMMUNITIES THRIVE. WE PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES THAT ENCOURAGE GREATER CONSCIOUSNESS AND CULTURAL COMPETENCY IN OUR INTERACTIONS WITH TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, ADULT LEARNERS, AND OUR PARTNERS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO USING OUR PLATFORM AND INFLUENCE TO CELEBRATE, ENGAGE WITH, AND LISTEN TO ALL ADULT EDUCATION COMMUNITIES AND DIVERSE VOICES OF OUR FIELD.
Program accomplishments
- NATIONAL & STATE CONFERENCES - ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS ENGAGES IN INTENSIVE PLANNING AND CONDUCTS ANNUAL & MONTHLY WEBINARS AND SYMPOSIUMS FOR PRACTITIONERS WHO WISH TO UPGRADE THEIR SKILLS FOR TEACHING LITERACY TO ADULT STUDENTS. THIS IS A NATIONAL CONFERENCE WITH ATTENDANCE OF APROXIMATELY 3,000 PLUS.Expenses $2,326,800 · revenue $2,203,438
- COABE NATIONAL AWARDS AND STIPENDS PROVIDED TO VARIOUS WINNERS SPONSORED BY DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION AND ESSENTIAL EDUCATION.Expenses $41,455
- JOURNAL - ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS PUBLISHES BIANNUALLY A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL WITH A PRACTICAL INTENT DEVOTED TO IMPROVING THE EFFORTS OF ADULT EDUCATORS WORKING WITH LOW LITERATE, EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED AND OPPRESSED ADULTS. ESTABLISHES AND MAINTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND TO COMMUNICATE MORE EFFICIENTLY WITH THE MEMBERSHIP. NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP HOLDS APPROXIMATELY 100,000 MEMBERS.Expenses $13,282
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 | Not 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
- 59-3164580
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,750,610
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,468,029
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,468,029 | $2,596,658 | $1,750,610 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,015,089 | $1,625,297 | $1,835,570 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,584,585 | $1,942,468 | $1,240,135 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 59-3164580).
Questions about COMMISSION ON ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INC
- What is the EIN of COMMISSION ON ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMISSION ON ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INC is 59-3164580.
- Is COMMISSION ON ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to COMMISSION ON ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMISSION ON ADULT BASIC 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 COMMISSION ON ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMISSION ON ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMISSION ON ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHARON BONNEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMISSION ON ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $187,012 (SHARON BONNEY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does COMMISSION ON ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,468,029, expenses of $2,596,658 and total assets of $1,750,610 at year end.
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