COLLEGIATE EDU-NATION

EIN: 832468060 501(c)(3) Education

ROSCOE, TX

Total Revenue
$3,878,622
Total Expenses
$3,527,984
Total Assets
$4,182,769
Net Assets
$4,115,178
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
KIMALEXANDER
Phone
3253631030
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COLLEGIATE EDU-NATION, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.5M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

To end generational poverty in rural America by empowering rural school districts and communities to support and educate students/youth, beginning at home, continuing from the first day of Pre-K through postsecondary, leading to meaningful careers for lifetime success.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,749,300

The Pillar One team of Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) supported rural and small districts by providing tools, training, and frameworks rooted in the Essential Elements. Core activities included...

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The Pillar One team of Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) supported rural and small districts by providing tools, training, and frameworks rooted in the Essential Elements. Core activities included professional learning, instructional support, district planning, and conference presentations to strengthen teaching, leadership capacity, and student pathways.Metrics and Outcomes26 districts served and 582 educators trained through Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) in Mathematics and English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR) for K-8.Developed a method to combine Five Star Ratings across the eight Essential Elements, creating a measurable framework for assessing and celebrating district progress.Guided schools in developing strategic plans, mission and vision statements, belief systems, and Portrait of a Graduate frameworks.Advanced project-based and place-based learning, including agriculture-focused initiatives that connected students to emerging agri-tech careers.Delivered conference presentations in multiple tracks, including artificial intelligence (AI), rural education, and college and career readiness.

Program 2
Expenses: $725,070

Pillar Two advanced rural workforce and community pathways by supporting adult learners and strengthening regional talent ecosystems across rural Texas. Through postsecondary coaching, Registered...

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Pillar Two advanced rural workforce and community pathways by supporting adult learners and strengthening regional talent ecosystems across rural Texas. Through postsecondary coaching, Registered Apprenticeship expansion, and place-based community engagement, CEN increased credential attainment and workforce placement while building cross-sector partnerships and scalable regional hub models supported by philanthropic investments.Metrics and OutcomesSupported adult learners across 40+ rural Texas communities through coaching, career navigation, and workforce placement support.Served 218 adult learners in high-demand fields including healthcare, nursing, teaching, manufacturing, HVAC, and skilled trades.Established or deepened 61 employer, college, and community partnerships to expand pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship pathways.Engaged 300+ community stakeholders (mayors, economic development leaders, county judges, educators, healthcare systems, and industry partners) in coordinated workforce strategies.Scaled regionally aligned hub models to support industry training, apprenticeships, and civic leadership initiatives across West, Central, and East Texas.

Program 3
Expenses: $149,843

Pillar Three advanced rural empowerment by launching new initiatives and expanding national advocacy and partnership efforts to elevate rural priorities in education and workforce development...

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Pillar Three advanced rural empowerment by launching new initiatives and expanding national advocacy and partnership efforts to elevate rural priorities in education and workforce development. Through national convenings, virtual learning, student exposure opportunities, and multi-state expansion efforts, CEN strengthened rural voice, increased cross-sector alignment, and accelerated the spread of effective rural models.Metrics and OutcomesHosted the inaugural National Rural Empowerment Conference, convening rural K12 districts, higher education partners, and employers with cross-sector sessions on rural education-to-workforce pathways.Launched a recurring Rural Lunch & Learn Series, providing accessible virtual professional learning on stakeholder-identified rural priorities (e.g., apprenticeships, broadband-enabled learning, teacher pathways).Began the Ask the Expert student series, connecting rural middle and high school students with industry and postsecondary professionals to increase exposure to high-value careers and credentials.Launched the National Rural Ambassadors Program, equipping rural educators, students, and community partners to elevate rural success stories and inform policy and funding conversations.Provided nonpartisan rural advocacy and technical guidance through testimony/briefings, coalition participation, and dissemination of rural best practices to strengthen rural access to high-value pathways.Expanded operations into additional states and hosted a national convening representing 7 states, with active conversations underway in 9 states regarding rural P20 support and implementation.Strengthened cross-sector partnerships among ISDs, IHEs, employers, and philanthropic partners through conference engagement, and stakeholder roundtables to align investment with rural priorities.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,320,072
Program Service Revenue $1,496,500
Investment Income $54,990
Other Revenue $7,060
TOTAL REVENUE $3,878,622

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,177,104
Fundraising Expenses $185,993
Program Expenses $2,624,213
Other Expenses $1,350,880
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,527,984

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,878,622 $4,795,743 -0.2%
Expenses $3,527,984 $3,629,921 0.0%
Net Income $350,638 $1,165,822 -0.7%
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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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
55
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
3
$254,721
Total Directors
13
$108,633
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KIMALEXANDER CEO 40.00
Officer
$156,402 $0 $156,402
RACHEL MCCLAIN PRESIDENT 40.00
$116,807 $0 $116,807
Susan Grove Chief Dev 1.00
Director
$108,633 $0 $108,633
Michelle Smith Chief of Schools 40.00
$106,243 $0 $106,243
KENDALL GUYNES CFO 40.00
Officer
$98,319 $0 $98,319
JACOB TIEMANN thru 525 Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Sharp from 625 Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC REEVES Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALTON FRAILEY Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY PERDUE Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PERDUE Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHNNY VESELKA thru 825 Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA MILLER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN HOLLEY Board President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG ROTTER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE TRUESDALE Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCES PEREZ Director 1.00
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 $3,878,622 $3,527,984 $4,182,769 $350,638
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,912,603 $2,693,196 $1,849,473 $219,407
2022 $1,649,388 $1,399,518 $1,605,609 $249,870
2021 $941,596 $839,882 $1,394,024 $101,714
2020 $916,451 $873,790 $615,681 $42,661
2019 $300,083 $139,217 $170,816 $160,866
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