CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

EIN: 621469595

ARLINGTON, VA

Total Revenue
$6,887,174
Total Expenses
$5,885,803
Total Assets
$11,304,227
Net Assets
$6,059,463
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
JASON ALTMIRE
Phone
5719703941
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit that reported $6.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $5.9M left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

THE CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (CECU) IS THE PREMIER SOURCE OF CRUCIAL INFORMATION AND PUBLIC POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS THAT PROMOTE ACCESS TO CAREER EDUCATION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: PROVIDED FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ON ISSUES RELATING TO POSTSECONDARY ACCESS, AFFORDABILITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY; FAIR TREATMENT FOR SECTION 102 INSTITUTIONS IN OTHER...

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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: PROVIDED FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ON ISSUES RELATING TO POSTSECONDARY ACCESS, AFFORDABILITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY; FAIR TREATMENT FOR SECTION 102 INSTITUTIONS IN OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS; WORKED FOR REASONABLE REGULATION AND REGULATORY OVERSIGHT AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVELS; AND LED GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION EFFORTS AIMED AT GAINING WIDESPREAD PARTICIPATION OF CECU MEMBERS IN ADVOCACY OUTREACH.

Program 2

COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC AFFAIRS: WORKED TO ADVANCE THE IMAGE, REPUTATION AND PERCEPTION OF THE CAREER COLLEGE SECTOR THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF OUTREACH EFFORTS, PROGRAMS AND CHANNELS; MAINTAINED...

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COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC AFFAIRS: WORKED TO ADVANCE THE IMAGE, REPUTATION AND PERCEPTION OF THE CAREER COLLEGE SECTOR THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF OUTREACH EFFORTS, PROGRAMS AND CHANNELS; MAINTAINED REGULAR MEDIA RELATIONS PROGRAM AND CRAFTED REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS VEHICLES, INCLUDING PRINT PUBLICATIONS, DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITE BLOGS, ETC.

Program 3

CONVENTION, CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS: PROVIDED CECU MEMBERS WITH TIMELY INFORMATION AND NETWORKING PLATFORMS FOR FEDERAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES, INTERACTION WITH OFFICIALS...

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CONVENTION, CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS: PROVIDED CECU MEMBERS WITH TIMELY INFORMATION AND NETWORKING PLATFORMS FOR FEDERAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES, INTERACTION WITH OFFICIALS AND EXPERTS FROM OUTSIDE THE SECTOR, AND EXPOSURE TO NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $761,767
Program Service Revenue $5,706,605
Investment Income $354,374
Other Revenue $64,428
TOTAL REVENUE $6,887,174

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,580
Salaries & Benefits $2,523,126
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $3,350,097
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,885,803

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,887,174 $6,739,154 +0.0%
Expenses $5,885,803 $6,653,273 -0.1%
Net Income $1,001,371 $85,881 +10.7%
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
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
17
Volunteers
18

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
$885,048
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LYNELLE LYNCH BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY MIKHAIL-BEMIS BOARD VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ARTHUR KEISER PHD BOARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BHAVNA TAILOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD KUYKENDALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARY METZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID VICE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC BERTHEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FARNAZ FARKISH THOMPSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANIS PAULSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARLA ARAGON-JOYCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORETTA SANCHEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK DREYFUS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY KELLY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELVYN WEINER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE ABRIL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE SCHADE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCH TALENFELD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT CASANOVER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON ALTMIRE CEO/PRESIDENT 37.50
Officer
$573,363 $63,106 $636,469
DEEPTI TANEJA CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 37.50
Officer
$187,767 $60,812 $248,579
JEDEDIAH G BRINTON SVP AND GENERAL COUNSEL 37.50
Highest
$242,650 $1,756 $244,406
JORDAN WICKER SVP, LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY 37.50
Highest
$189,773 $6,100 $195,873
KELLEY BRETON EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 37.50
Highest
$238,607 $32,615 $271,222
JENNIFER FAUBERT VP OF COMMUNICATIONS 37.50
Highest
$160,851 $18,748 $179,599
JESSICA NGUYEN VP OF MEETINGS & PROF. DEVELOPMENT 37.50
Highest
$139,045 $13,461 $152,506
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 $6,887,174 $5,885,803 $11,304,227 $1,001,371
2024 $6,739,154 $6,653,273 $9,066,075 $85,881
2023 $7,643,477 $6,926,501 $9,057,326 $716,976
2022 $5,551,866 $5,070,253 $6,463,157 $481,613
2021 $4,329,270 $4,303,894 $5,344,566 $25,376
2020 $3,323,916 $3,521,349 $5,405,161 $-197,433
2019 $4,066,481 $4,243,934 $5,325,609 $-177,453
2018 $3,437,645 $3,703,664 $5,667,821 $-266,019
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