PUBLIC EDUCATION PARTNERS

EIN: 571030778 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

AIKEN, SC

Total Revenue
$175,928
Total Expenses
$113,740
Total Assets
$993,662
Net Assets
$993,630
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
NICHOLAS RETSON
Phone
7039736000
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PUBLIC EDUCATION PARTNERS, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $176K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $62K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

SUPPORTING THE IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGHOUT AIKEN COUNTY, SC. OUR MISSION IS TO HARNESS THE POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY FOR ITS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $154,382
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $21,546
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $175,928

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $48,123
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $134
Program Expenses $109,097
Other Expenses $65,617
TOTAL EXPENSES $113,740

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $175,928 $141,011 +0.2%
Expenses $113,740 $94,859 +0.2%
Net Income $62,188 $46,152 +0.3%
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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
17

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
$0
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
N/A BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TREAS ENDOW CHAIR 005.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A VICE CHAIR 005.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD CHAIR 010.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A SECRETARY 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 001.00
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
2025 $175,928 $113,740 $993,662 $62,188
2024 $141,011 $94,859 $854,977 $46,152
2023 $75,111 $42,021 $772,079 $33,090
2022 $55,642 $48,583 $680,798 $7,059
2021 $72,505 $111,723 $794,065 $-39,218
2020 $52,524 $36,057 $792,759 $16,467
2019 $98,693 $292,259 $711,111 $-193,566
2018 $276,931 $260,945 $834,101 $15,986
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