CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION INC

EIN: 384190832 501(c)(3) Education

COLUMBIA, SC

Total Revenue
$9,747,337
Total Expenses
$6,887,330
Total Assets
$5,292,442
Net Assets
$4,679,603
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
DAMARA H MITCHELL
Phone
8037801022
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-09-30

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION INC, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $9.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 95% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.9M, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

THE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE TEACHING WORKFORCE THROUGH JOB- EMBEDDED LEARNING, INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING, AND ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION SUPPORT-ENSURING STUDENTS IN COMMUNITIES FACING CRITICAL TEACHER SHORTAGES, IN PARTICULAR, HAVE ACCESS TO WELL-PREPARED, EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,671,232
Program Service Revenue $4,076,105
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $9,747,337

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $919,548
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,149,830
Other Expenses $5,967,782
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,887,330

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,747,337 $5,004,871 +0.9%
Expenses $6,887,330 $4,659,320 +0.5%
Net Income $2,860,007 $345,551 +7.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
11
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$102,917
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAMARA H MITCHELL CEO 40.00
Officer
$102,917 $0 $102,917
JAMIE DEVINE SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARONDA JOHNSON BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAMIE SHIPPY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $9,747,337 $6,887,330 $5,292,442 $2,860,007
2023 $5,004,871 $4,659,320 $1,489,512 $345,551
2022 $2,134,789 $1,899,203 $266,643 $235,586
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