THE CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT SECURITY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC

EIN: 521902649 501(c)(3) Social Science

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$49,377,329
Total Expenses
$49,562,362
Total Assets
$10,683,121
Net Assets
$4,386,835
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
SCOTT SANDERS
Phone
2029353228
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

THE CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT SECURITY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC, founded in 1994, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $49.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

THE CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT SECURITY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (CESER) IS THE LEADING EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER, FOCUSING ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ISSUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $27,908,937

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES: THE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FUNCTION PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO STATE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (UI) AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMS THROUGH ITS TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTERS (ITSC). THE ITSCS...

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TECHNOLOGY SERVICES: THE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FUNCTION PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO STATE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (UI) AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMS THROUGH ITS TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTERS (ITSC). THE ITSCS ARE NATIONAL COLLABORATIONS OF ALL STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL), AND PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS THAT SUPPORT THE COMMON/SHARED IT INTERESTS OF THESE AGENCIES TO ADMINISTER THE UI AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $16,576,644

INTEGRITY CENTER: THE UI INTEGRITY CENTER SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND PROMOTION OF INNOVATIVE UI PROGRAM INTEGRITY STRATEGIES AND TOOLS TO PREVENT AND REDUCE IMPROPER PAYMENTS AND...

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INTEGRITY CENTER: THE UI INTEGRITY CENTER SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND PROMOTION OF INNOVATIVE UI PROGRAM INTEGRITY STRATEGIES AND TOOLS TO PREVENT AND REDUCE IMPROPER PAYMENTS AND FRAUD. THIS IS DONE THROUGH VARIOUS PRODUCT AND SERVICE TEAMS INCLUDING THE INTEGRITY DATA HUB, BEHAVIOR INSIGHTS, STATE ENGAGEMENT, AND RESEARCH AND EVALUATION. THESE PROJECT TEAMS PROVIDE A BROAD SUPPORTIVE ELEMENT TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES AND HAVE DEVELOPED PRODUCTS AND TOOLS THAT HAVE BECOME INSTRUMENTAL IN THE EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL UI PROGRAMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,300,001

MEETINGS AND OPERATIONS:THIS PROGRAM AREA INCLUDES THE LIBRARY WHICH PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR INFORMATION SHARING AND BEST-PRACTICE DISSEMINATION, AND LEARNING WHICH DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS ONLINE AND...

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MEETINGS AND OPERATIONS:THIS PROGRAM AREA INCLUDES THE LIBRARY WHICH PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR INFORMATION SHARING AND BEST-PRACTICE DISSEMINATION, AND LEARNING WHICH DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS ONLINE AND VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING CURRICULA RELEVANT TO OUR MEMBERS AND THE PROGRAMS THEY ADMINISTER.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $49,087,705
Program Service Revenue $203,075
Investment Income $86,549
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $49,377,329

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $19,026,438
Fundraising Expenses $67,204
Program Expenses $47,462,118
Other Expenses $30,535,924
TOTAL EXPENSES $49,562,362

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $49,377,329 $45,767,957 +0.1%
Expenses $49,562,362 $46,544,946 +0.1%
Net Income $-185,033 $-776,989 -0.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
127
Volunteers
73

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
5
$290,200
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
4
$935,126
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOE BARELA CHAIR 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMI FEEK CHAIR-ELECT 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HARRINGTON PAST-CHAIR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA HUI SECRETARY 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD BARGER TREASURER 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH MORRISSEY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA FORTMAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG CASTELLANI DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NESHA CHRISTIAN-HENDERSON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
UNIQUE MORRIS-HUGHES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PORTIA WU DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
M ANTWON KEITH DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM ASHLEY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE BECKHORN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH RICHARDSON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED SERNA DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CODY WAITS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ALBIN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER SHULTZ DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASEY CAMERON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIA HULTMAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA HUNTER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY FARIAS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID GERSTENFELD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN DEBARTOLO DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT SANDERS PRESIDENT & CEO 1.00
Officer
$0 $32,220 $290,200
CHARLES RANDY GILLESPIE VP, FINANCE AND INTEGRITY 31.90
Key Emp
$196,293 $12,143 $242,895
BENJAMIN PIERCE VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY 29.60
Key Emp
$157,944 $28,452 $228,550
JULIE SQUIRE VP, POLICY & GENERAL COUNSEL 5.30
Key Emp
$28,275 $28,880 $228,939
CARRIE YEATS VP, COMMUNICATIONS 3.80
Key Emp
$20,315 $34,261 $234,742
JAMES VAN ERDEN DIRECTOR ARPA PROJECTS 29.30
Highest
$159,520 $34,337 $238,500
COLLIN LENNOX DIRECTOR, PROJECT MANAGEMENT 32.60
Highest
$179,472 $31,446 $237,894
KEVIN GRAZIANO CLOUD SYSTEMS MANAGER 20.60
Highest
$111,668 $33,354 $236,633
YVETTE CHOCOLAAD SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR 10.90
Highest
$53,846 $30,448 $215,697
ANUPAM PATEL ENGINEERING MANAGER 34.10
Highest
$148,478 $39,420 $202,702
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
2025 $49,377,329 $49,562,362 $10,683,121 $-185,033
2024 $45,767,957 $46,544,946 $11,470,093 $-776,989
2023 $39,765,606 $37,981,472 $12,435,889 $1,784,134
2022 $30,672,997 $30,132,945 $6,134,874 $540,052
2021 $30,053,380 $30,085,015 $5,457,233 $-31,635
2020 $29,601,728 $30,398,433 $6,096,644 $-796,705
2019 $30,037,867 $30,588,148 $6,857,797 $-550,281
2018 $25,543,945 $25,605,165 $8,905,758 $-61,220
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