Nonprofit · EIN 65-0230582
THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · NAPLES, FL 34104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,199,604 | $2,874,214 | $3,325,390 | $10,847,717 | $62,583 | $10,785,134 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,538,445 | $4,432,985 | -$894,540 | $7,087,010 | $141,536 | $6,945,474 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $4,983,623 | $4,916,492 | $67,131 | $9,354,115 | $27,454 | $9,326,661 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,172,011
- of which government grants
- $11,333
- Program service revenue
- $126,165
- Investment income
- $142,258
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $18,570
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$240,830
- Other revenue
- -$240,830
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $452,958
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $530,611
- Other salaries and wages
- $853,531
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,689,444
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $22,445
- Occupancy
- $100,770
- Travel
- $34,206
- Depreciation
- $102,511
- Program services (functional)
- $2,274,960
- Management and general (functional)
- $165,954
- Fundraising (functional)
- $433,300
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,087,010
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,847,717
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $62,583
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,785,134
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,795,892
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,588,453
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,196,681
- Gross receipts
- $6,545,154
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 445
- Year formed
- 1990
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA EVANS | CEO/PRESIDENT THROUGH 04/25 Officer | 40 | $172,954 | $17,574 |
| CYNTHIA NELSON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,812 | $13,643 |
| STEPHANIE VIVIANO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $110,676 | $14,531 |
| WILLIAM LUTZ | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA ROZMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE MOUSA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE MURPHY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER LIPITZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CORKY CARLSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SERGE ECITYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DELLA BURT-BRADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET PERNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY PERSONETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE LUCARELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TIM CAWLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DR LESLIE RICCIARDELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CAROL WINDFELDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA EVANS | CEO/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $169,035 | $16,669 |
| CYNTHIA NELSON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,963 | $13,736 |
| JESSICA MANCHETTE | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,647 | $14,825 |
| STEPHANIE VIVIANO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $120,370 | $12,260 |
| JASON KUREK | FORMER CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER Former | 40 | $110,939 | $9,345 |
| WILLIAM LUTZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA ROZMAN | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BRUCE MOUSA | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL WINDFELDT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JESSE ROBERTS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LUCARELLI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE MURPHY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER LIPITZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK CARLSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DELLA BURT-BRADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY PERSONETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE SHERWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET PERNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE RICCIARDELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SERGE ECITYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| YADIRA VINTIMILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| YOLANDA FLORES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN MCMANUS | FORMER PRESIDENT Former | 40 | $178,755 | $4,906 |
| JESSICA MANCHETTE | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,920 | $12,575 |
| SHARON SPARROW | FORMER SENIOR VP MAJOR GIFTS Former | 40 | $127,885 | $5,125 |
| JASON KUREK | FORMER CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER Former | 40 | $103,484 | $6,751 |
| BARBARA EVANS | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $51,544 | $5,890 |
| WILLIAM LUTZ | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BRUCE MOUSA | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA ROZMAN | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE MURPHY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JESSE ROBERTS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL WINDFELDT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER LIPITZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY PERSONETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DELLA BURT-BRADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LUCARELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK CARLSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET PERNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SERGE ECITYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LESLIE RICCIARDELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| YOLANDA FLORES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| YADIRA VINTIMILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE SHERWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3606 ENTERPRISE AVE STE 150, NAPLES, FL 34104-3670
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERIC WILLIAMS, 3606 ENTERPRISE AVENUE 150, NAPLES, FL 34104
- Signed the 990
- ERIC WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (239) 643-4755
- Website
- WWW.CHAMPIONSFORLEARNING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY, ALSO KNOWN AS CHAMPIONS FOR LEARNING, IS TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS BY INVESTING IN COLLIER'S STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS. THIS MISSION IS REFLECTED (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)IN THEIR COMMITMENT TO CREATING LIFE-CHANGING EARNING EXPERIENCES FOR EVERY STUDENT AND SUPPORTING EDUCATORS TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST IMPACT LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR EVERY CHILD. THEY FOCUS ON EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO CHOOSE AND NAVIGATE THEIR OWN PATHS TO SUCCESS AND PROVIDING EDUCATORS WITH THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS
Program accomplishments
- STUDENT PROGRAMS:STUDENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE TWO COMPLEMENTARY SPHERES: COLLEGE/CAREER ACCESS AND OCCUPATION-BASED LEARNING/SKILL-BUILDING AND ARE DESIGNED TO EQUIP AND PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURE LEARNING AND CAREER GOALS. THE COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION PROGRAM INTRODUCES 9TH AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS TO THE VARIOUS OPTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM POST-GRADUATION, INCLUDING TECHNICAL CAREER PATHS AND A BROAD RANGE OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND THEN INCORPORATES MORE VIGOROUS WORKSHOPS AND WORKING LAB SESSIONS FOR 11TH AND 12TH GRADE STUDENTS TO GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE IN HOW TO NAVIGATE THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID PROCESSES, BUILD LEADERSHIP AND FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)AND DEVELOP PERSONALIZED ROADMAPS TO NOT ONLY ACHIEVE POST-SECONDARY CREDENTIALS AND/OR DEGREE ATTAINMENT BUT TO DO SO AS CLOSE TO DEBT FREE AS POSSIBLE. TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN IS AN ACADEMICALLY FOCUSED MENTORING PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO COME FROM HOUSEHOLDS CLASSIFIED AS LOW INCOME THAT ENGAGES VOLUNTEER MENTORS WHO MEET WITH STUDENTS REGULARLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE, MOTIVATION, SUPPORT, AND ROLE-MODELING TO GROW THE MENTEES' LIFE SKILLS.Expenses $1,459,376 · revenue $126,165
- EDUCATOR PROGRAMS:EDUCATOR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO VALUE, EMPOWER, AND SUPPORT EDUCATORS ACROSS TRADITIONAL PUBLIC, CHARTER, AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS. THE CLASSROOM GRANTS PROGRAM IS A COMPETITIVE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS WHICH PROVIDES AWARDED EDUCATORS WITH FUNDING FOR CLASSROOM SUPPLIES OR EQUIPMENT, LOCAL FIELD TRIPS, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, SCHOOL-WIDE INITIATIVES, AND OTHER INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM PROJECTS NOT COVERED UNDER THE SCHOOL'S BUDGET THAT ENCOURAGE DEEPER LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT FOR STUDENTS. GOLDEN APPLE IS AN EDUCATOR RECOGNITION PROGRAM THAT UNITES THE COMMUNITY IN HONORING AND CELEBRATING A SELECT COHORT OF TEACHERS EACH SCHOOL YEAR WHO EXEMPLIFY TEACHING EXCELLENCE.Expenses $764,931 · grants $452,958
- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:RECOGNIZED AS THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SERVING COLLIER COUNTY BY THE CONSORTIUM OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS, CHAMPIONS FOR LEARNING SERVES AS A UNIFYING FORCE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY BY DRIVING COLLECTIVE ACTION TOWARDS THE COMMON GOAL OF STUDENT AND EDUCATOR SUCCESS. TO CARRY OUT OUR WORK, CHAMPIONS FOR LEARNING PARTNERS WITH SEVERAL STATE-WIDE NETWORKS, ALONG WITH COUNTLESS LOCAL COMMUNITY NONPROFITS, BUSINESSES, AND VOLUNTEERS. CHAMPIONS FOR LEARNING IS COMMITTED TO WORKING CLOSELY WITH COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ENSURING THAT WE ARE MEETING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT THROUGH OUR PROGRAMMING. WE HELP FACILITATE COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL'S HIGH SCHOOL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WHICH OFFERS UNIQUE CLASSES WHERE STUDENTS COLLABORATE IN TEAMS TO DEVELOP A VIABLE AND MARKETABLE PRODUCT OR SERVICECHAMPIONS FOR LEARNING RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND RETAINS VOLUNTEERS, MANY OF WHOM ARE EITHER CURRENT OR RETIRED BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMMUNITY, AS MENTORS, COACHES, AND JUDGES FOR THE PROGRAM. AS A VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION, WE RELY ON NEARLY 450 INDIVIDUALS WHO GIVE THEIR TIME, DEDICATING OVER 6,700 HOURS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS.Expenses $50,653
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
- 65-0230582
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,847,717
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,545,154
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,199,604 | $2,874,214 | $10,847,717 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,538,445 | $4,432,985 | $7,087,010 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,983,623 | $4,916,492 | $9,354,115 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,381,096 | $3,868,989 | $9,622,380 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 65-0230582).
Questions about THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY INC is 65-0230582.
- Is THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY 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 THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY 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 THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY 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 THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERIC WILLIAMS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $172,954 (BARBARA EVANS, CEO/PRESIDENT THROUGH 04/25).
- How much revenue does THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,199,604, expenses of $2,874,214 and total assets of $10,847,717 at year end.
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