Education Cities Inc is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2019, Education Cities Inc employed 4 individuals. Education Cities Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORTING A NETWORK OF CITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO GROWING GREAT SCHOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS THROUGH CONVENINGS, DIRECT WORK WITH SPECIFIC MEMBERS, PUBLICATIONS, AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION CITIES BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS COMMITTED TO GROWING THE NUMBER OF GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THEIR CITIES. WE DO THIS IN THREE RELATED WAYS: (1) CONVENINGS- WE BRING OUR MEMBERS TOGETHER TO DEFINE SHARED CHALLENGES, EXPLORE SOLUTIONS, AND GENERATE NEW IDEAS TO IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES. (2) CONSULTING- WE ADVISE OUR MEMBERS ON THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP MORE FAMILIES ACCESS GREAT SCHOOLS, AND WE HELP NON-MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS APPLY LESSONS LEARNED FROM OUR NETWORK. (3) COMMUNICATION- WE WRITE ABOUT TRENDS WE SEE ACROSS CITIES, AND PROMOTE BOLD IDEAS AND APPROACHES THAT LEAD TO BETTER OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN. WE ALSO CREATED THE EDUCATION EQUALITY INDEX, A TOOL FOR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC TO TRACK PROGRESS TOWARD CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN CITIES NATIONWIDE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tony Lewis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Earl Phalen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Howard Fuller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Rybka Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Boch Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Harris Director/board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Greatschools Inc Content Development For Eei Project | 6/29/17 | $287,000 |
Schoolzilla Pbc Subscription And Hosting Annual Fee | 6/29/17 | $108,717 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $0 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $84,167 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $533 |
Other employee benefits | $12,505 |
Payroll taxes | $13,294 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,348 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,431 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $184,868 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,375 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $22,426 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,275 |
All other expenses | $750 |
Total functional expenses | $348,972 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |