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Education : Youth Education Programs and Services

Center for Excellence in Education

Nurturing young scholars to careers of excellence and leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

four stars

91.28

8201 Greensboro Drive Suite 215
McLean, VA 22102
tel: (703) 448-9062   Web Site
EIN: 52-1256563

Board Leadership
Mel Chaskin
Chair

CEO
Joann DiGennaro
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.28 four stars
  Financial 88.34 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 05/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE), founded in 1983, nurtures careers of excellence and leadership in science and technology for academically talented high school and college students. CEE is dedicated to encouraging international understanding among future leaders of the world. CEE's programs challenge students and assist them on a long-term basis to become the creators, inventors, scientists, and leaders of the 21st century. The Center's programs help keep the United States competitive in science and technology and further international understanding among future leaders of the world. Today, the Center sponsors three programs for high school students and teachers: the Research Science Institute (RSI), the USA Biology Olympiad and the Teacher Enrichment Program.

The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE), founded in 1983, nurtures careers of excellence and leadership in science and technology for academically talented high school and college students. CEE is dedicated to encouraging international understanding among future leaders of the world. CEE's programs challenge students and assist them on a long-term basis to become the creators, inventors, scientists, and leaders of the 21st century. The Center's programs help keep the United States competitive in science and technology and further international understanding among future leaders of the world. Today, the Center sponsors three programs for high school students and teachers: the Research Science Institute (RSI), the USA Biology Olympiad and the Teacher Enrichment Program.

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Financial

three stars

88.34

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 05/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 82.7%
  Administrative Expenses 7.1%
  Fundraising Expenses 10.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.15
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.33
  Program Expenses Growth 5.5%
  Liabilities to Assets 6.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Center for Excellence in Education on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Center for Excellence in Education on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Center for Excellence in Education (VA) 91.28 four stars
AAUW - American Association of University Women (DC) 85.88 three stars
Teach For America (NY) 87.77 three stars
College Possible (MN) 91.28 four stars
Educando by Worldfund (DC) 90.28 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,534,282
   Federated Campaigns $132,166
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $336,000
Total Contributions $2,002,448
   Program Service Revenue $1,103,694
Total Primary Revenue $3,106,142
   Other Revenue $128,880
TOTAL REVENUE $3,235,022
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,388,750
   Administrative Expenses $245,329
   Fundraising Expenses $337,478
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,971,557
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $263,465
   
Net Assets $3,859,897

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Research Science Institute $1,072,305 44.9%
Teacher Enrichment Program $502,118 21.0%
USA Biology Olympiad $453,561 19.0%

Ratings History
Center for Excellence in Education has received 8 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 05/01/2020 91.28 four stars
2017-12 06/01/2019 92.34 four stars
2016-12 05/01/2018 94.97 four stars
2015-12 07/01/2017 93.35 four stars
2015-12 06/01/2017 92.77 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 91.43 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 07/01/2015 94.32 four stars
2012-12 04/01/2014 92.58 four stars
2011-12 04/01/2013 90.31 four stars
2010-12 07/01/2012 83.22 three stars
2010-12 06/01/2012 82.52 three stars
2010-12 04/01/2012 77.29 two stars
2009-12 02/01/2012 82.38 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 80.55 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 07/01/2011 80.11 three stars
2008-12 05/01/2010 84.67 three stars
2007-12 03/01/2009 71.04 two stars
2006-12 12/01/2007 52.32 zero star
2005-12 12/01/2006 67.88 one star
2004-12 01/01/2006 71.68 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 52-1256563
Name in IRS Master File CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
NTEE Code U34
NTEE Classification Mathematics
NTEE Type Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (40) Scholarships (other)
(123) Discussion groups, forums, panels lectures, etc.
(994) Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date February, 1983
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$222,959 7.50% Joann Digennaro President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Center for Excellence in Education (VA) 91.28 four stars
Rainier Scholars (WA) 95.75 four stars
GreatSchools (CA) 86.76 three stars
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The Citizens Foundation, USA (TX) 96.46 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Center for Excellence in Education
8201 Greensboro Drive
Suite 215
McLean, VA 22102
tel: (703) 448-9062
EIN: 52-1256563

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Board Leadership

Mel Chaskin
Chair

CEO

Joann DiGennaro
President

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