EDUCATION PIONEERS

EIN: 770602311 501(c)(3) Education

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$2,393,464
Total Expenses
$5,192,752
Total Assets
$3,956,029
Net Assets
$3,092,264
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MELISSA WU
Phone
5108934374
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

EDUCATION PIONEERS, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 75% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $5.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 117% operating deficit.

Mission

EDUCATION PIONEERS ATTRACTS, DEVELOPS, AND MOBILIZES A DIVERSE NETWORK OF HIGH POTENTIAL LEADERS WHO BRING THE CAPACITY TO ADDRESS AN EVOLVING SET OF CHALLENGES TO MAKE EDUCATION A LEVER FOR OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,081,271 Revenue: $1,064,251

THE EDUCATION PIONEERS SUMMER FELLOWSHIP ATTRACTS AND DEVELOPS TALENTED GRADUATE STUDENTS AND EMERGING PROFESSIONALS PURSUING NON-INSTRUCTIONAL CAREERS IN EDUCATION, PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD...

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THE EDUCATION PIONEERS SUMMER FELLOWSHIP ATTRACTS AND DEVELOPS TALENTED GRADUATE STUDENTS AND EMERGING PROFESSIONALS PURSUING NON-INSTRUCTIONAL CAREERS IN EDUCATION, PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD CRITICAL SHORT TERM PROJECTS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CHARTER SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENT EDUCATION AGENCIES OR NON PROFITS OVER A 10 WEEK PERIOD.THE EDUCATION PIONEERS IMPACT FELLOWSHIP ATTRACTS AND DEVELOPS EARLY TO MID CAREER TALENT WITH DEMONSTRATED DATA AND ANALYTICS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND / OR STRATEGY SKILLS TO COMPLETE A 10-MONTH PLACEMENT LEADING LONG-TERM, SYSTEMS LEVEL PROJECTS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CHARTER SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENT EDUCATION AGENCIES OR NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $544,193

EDUCATION PIONEERS ALUMNI SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS ADVANCE OUR ALUMNI AS LEADERS IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION. ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT IS AN INVESTMENT IN THE POTENTIAL OF THE EDUCATION PIONEERS NETWORK. OUR...

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EDUCATION PIONEERS ALUMNI SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS ADVANCE OUR ALUMNI AS LEADERS IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION. ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT IS AN INVESTMENT IN THE POTENTIAL OF THE EDUCATION PIONEERS NETWORK. OUR 4,800 FELLOWSHIP ALUMNI WHO CONTINUE TO WORK IN SERVICE OF STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES ARE EDUCATION PIONEERS' BIGGEST DRIVER OF LONG-TERM IMPACT. STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORTING OUR ALUMNI NETWORK IS THE MECHANISM BY WHICH WE AMPLIFY, ACCELERATE, AND EXPAND OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT. GOING FORWARD, EDUCATION PIONEERS' STRATEGY RELATED TO ALUMNI SERVICES INCLUDES LEARNING HOW TO BETTER ENGAGE AND ACTIVATE THIS NETWORK TO ENABLE STRONGER CONNECTION, COLLABORATION, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ACROSS THE SECTOR. A STRONG NETWORK SERVES AS A MORE VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR OUR ALUMNI, AND ENABLES PURSUIT OF NETWORK IMPACT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,278,699
Program Service Revenue $1,064,251
Investment Income $50,514
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,393,464

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,686,473
Fundraising Expenses $723,333
Program Expenses $3,625,464
Other Expenses $1,495,706
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,192,752

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,393,464 $9,540,701 -0.7%
Expenses $5,192,752 $5,408,715 0.0%
Net Income $-2,799,288 $4,131,986 -1.7%
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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
72
Volunteers
80

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
$500,799
Total Directors
10
$265,337
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELISSA WU CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer Director
$246,644 $18,693 $265,337
ASH SOLAR SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT LYONS BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAUMIL SHAH TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SETH REYNOLDS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NOLBERTO DELGADILLO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAURA MARINO BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 2/25) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID KEELING BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IDRISSA SIMMONDS-NASTILI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYSSA MORTON BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 2/25) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY SESSION CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$216,705 $18,757 $235,462
STACY BARR MD, DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$163,623 $945 $164,568
ROSS ANDERSON CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$160,776 $12,810 $173,586
EMILY MSALL CHIEF OF STRATEGY 40.00
Highest
$158,394 $7,800 $166,194
LOURDES LAGUNA VP, TALENT & PARTNERSHIPS 40.00
Highest
$146,690 $7,800 $154,490
EMILY COCHRAN MD, PEOPLE, CULTURE & EXPERIENCE 40.00
Highest
$129,173 $459 $129,632
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 $2,393,464 $5,192,752 $3,956,029 $-2,799,288
2024 $9,540,701 $5,408,715 $6,571,481 $4,131,986
2023 $4,417,232 $5,454,680 $2,643,556 $-1,037,448
2022 $4,958,533 $4,812,749 $3,853,110 $145,784
2021 $7,241,689 $4,773,170 $3,852,911 $2,468,519
2020 $3,308,031 $3,708,702 $2,310,354 $-400,671
2019 $4,242,392 $3,526,101 $1,940,642 $716,291
2018 $5,824,827 $8,172,200 $1,885,620 $-2,347,373
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