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Committee for Education Funding C/O the Raben Group

EIN 52-0891509 • 501(c)4 • Washington, DC

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Profile

As the oldest and largest coalition of education associations in existence, the Committee for Education Funding (CEF) provides a strong and unified voice in support of increasing the federal investment in education. Our mission is to provide our members, the public, the US Congress, the Executive Branch, and the media with information in support of federal investments in education. CEF takes positions on federal education funding issues that represent a consensus of its membership and then communicates those positions to federal government officials and Members of Congress

1800 M Street NW Suite 510 NorthWashington, DC 20036

www.cef.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

51st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

51st percentile

7.0%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

58th percentile

6.2%

Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

43rd percentile

3.1%

Faster revenue growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets51st percentile

Assets

Up

$950,719

Up $55,084 (+6.2%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$11,523

Up $8,978 (+353%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$939,196

Up $46,106 (+5.2%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue52nd percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

Up

$662,879

Up $19,627 (+3.1%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$616,773

Up $89,737 (+17%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$46,106

Down $70,110 (-60%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth58th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $142,040Liabilities 2010: $700Net Assets 2010: $141,3402010Assets 2011: $262,046Liabilities 2011: $2,694Net Assets 2011: $259,3522011Assets 2012: $378,743Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $378,7432012Assets 2013: $470,931Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $470,9312013Assets 2014: $388,649Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $388,6492014Assets 2015: $463,628Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $463,6282015Assets 2016: $523,555Liabilities 2016: $11,069Net Assets 2016: $512,4862016Assets 2017: $562,824Liabilities 2017: $586Net Assets 2017: $562,2382017Assets 2018: $588,714Liabilities 2018: $5,114Net Assets 2018: $583,6002018Assets 2019: $610,690Liabilities 2019: $399Net Assets 2019: $610,2912019Assets 2020: $658,746Liabilities 2020: $3,767Net Assets 2020: $654,9792020Assets 2021: $727,743Liabilities 2021: $3,250Net Assets 2021: $724,4932021Assets 2022: $781,874Liabilities 2022: $5,000Net Assets 2022: $776,8742022Assets 2023: $895,635Liabilities 2023: $2,545Net Assets 2023: $893,0902023Assets 2024: $950,719Liabilities 2024: $11,523Net Assets 2024: $939,1962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$950,719
Liabilities$11,523
Net Assets$939,196
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth43rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $363,6562010Expenses 2011: $375,4182011Expenses 2012: $455,4112012Revenue 2013: $571,567Expenses 2013: $479,379Net Income 2013: $92,1882013Revenue 2014: $591,715Expenses 2014: $673,997Net Income 2014: -$82,2822014Revenue 2015: $622,542Expenses 2015: $547,283Net Income 2015: $75,2592015Revenue 2016: $635,698Expenses 2016: $587,021Net Income 2016: $48,6772016Revenue 2017: $572,174Expenses 2017: $520,553Net Income 2017: $51,6212017Revenue 2018: $557,834Expenses 2018: $532,762Net Income 2018: $25,0722018Revenue 2019: $568,605Expenses 2019: $545,033Net Income 2019: $23,5722019Revenue 2020: $449,438Expenses 2020: $403,703Net Income 2020: $45,7352020Revenue 2021: $537,069Expenses 2021: $467,302Net Income 2021: $69,7672021Revenue 2022: $590,149Expenses 2022: $535,532Net Income 2022: $54,6172022Revenue 2023: $643,252Expenses 2023: $527,036Net Income 2023: $116,2162023Revenue 2024: $662,879Expenses 2024: $616,773Net Income 2024: $46,1062024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$662,879
Expenses$616,773
Net Income$46,106
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$950,719
Liabilities
$11,523
Net assets
$939,196
Revenue
$662,879
Expenses
$616,773
Net income
$46,106
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.51$0.12$9.39$6.63$6.17$0.46
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$8.96$0.03$8.93$6.43$5.27$1.16
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.82$0.05$7.77$5.90$5.36$0.55
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.28$0.03$7.24$5.37$4.67$0.70
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.59$0.04$6.55$4.49$4.04$0.46
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.11$0.00$6.10$5.69$5.45$0.24
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.89$0.05$5.84$5.58$5.33$0.25
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.63$0.01$5.62$5.72$5.21$0.52
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.24$0.11$5.12$6.36$5.87$0.49
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.64$0.00$4.64$6.23$5.47$0.75
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.89$0.00$3.89$5.92$6.74$0.82
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.71$0.00$4.71$5.72$4.79$0.92
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.79$0.00$3.79$4.55
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.62$0.03$2.59$3.75
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.42$0.01$1.41$3.64
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$662,879
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To coordinate efforts toward obtaining adequate federal financial support for all levels of educational funding and to inform member organizations and other interested parties on all aspects of budget and appropriations of Congressional action on education.

To achieve adequate federal support for our nation's education system.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$462,995$888,069▲ $425,074
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$432,350$53,450▼ $378,900
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$6,700-
Accounts Receivable$290$2,500▲ $2,210
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$895,635$950,719▲ $55,084
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$2,500$11,500▲ $9,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$45$23▼ $22
Total Liabilities$2,545$11,523▲ $8,978
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$893,090$939,196▲ $46,106
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$893,090$939,196▲ $46,106
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$895,635$950,719▲ $55,084

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$8,930$8,930
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jenny SmulsonPast President
Emily CrawfordPresident
Steve VoytekVice President
Becky LevinDirector
Brent PalmerDirector
Crystal MartinezDirector
David GriffithDirector
Erica RomeroDirector
Kenneth PolishchukDirector
Lakeisha SteeleDirector
Nicole FullerDirector
Nicole RussellDirector
Noelle Ellerson NgDirector
Rachel RotundaDirector
Sarah CohenDirector
Stephanie SalvadorDirector
Tara ThomasDirector
Tiffany MillerDirector
Sarah AbernathyExecutive Director
Frank BallmannTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
ACG Advocacy LLCManagement services1800 M Street NW Ste 500 South, Washington, DC 20036$416,667
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$102,070
Program Service Revenue
$531,750
Investment Income
$29,059
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$102,070
Change in Net Assets
$46,106
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$616,773
Total Fundraising Expense$21,883
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$350,134$65,650$21,883$437,667
Fees for Services Other$97,217--$97,217
Conferences and Meetings$64,823--$64,823
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,500-$9,500
Office Expenses-$4,309-$4,309
Insurance-$2,968-$2,968
Other Expenses$160--$160
Travel$129--$129
Total Functional Expenses$512,463$82,427$21,883$616,773
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$136,603
Current Year Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$130,593
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3

“For the year ended December 31, 2023, CEF retained the ACG Advocacy LLC to provide management services to the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

“Members of CEF include organizations in the education community.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

“The CEF Board of Directors is 16 members; 4 are appointed by the President. The Executive Committee is elected by the membership.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7B

“The members approve of the annual budget, which includes the setting of dues rates, and the elections of the three CEF officers (president, vice-president, and treasurer) and four members of the Executive Committee. In addition, any changes to the by-laws require full approval by the full membership.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the elected officers and other members before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Interested parties are required to disclose any conflicts to the Executive Committee for review.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization makes copies of its governing documents available on its website (www.cef.org). Financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Committee for Education Funding
EIN
52-0891509
Phone
2023278100
Address
1800 M Street NW Suite 510 North, Washington, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
Sarah Abernathy
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2023278100
Signed
2025-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sarah Abernathy
Formed
1969
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
19
Independent Board Members
19
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Kositzka Wicks and Company
Address
5270 Shawnee Road Suite 250, Alexandria, VA 22312
Preparer
Jennica Jardine Whitfield CPA
Phone
7036422700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Consulting fees: Program service expenses 73,711. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 73,711. Other professional fees: Program service expenses 23,506. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 23,506.”

Part XII, line 2C explanation

“The functions of the committee responsible for oversight of the financial statement review has not changed.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The following was disclosed related to uncertain tax positions in the financial statements. Committee for Education Funding is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. The organization adopted the provisions in FASB ASC 740-10.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0As the oldest and largest coalition of education associations in existence, the Committee for Education Funding (CEF) provides a strong and unified voice in support of increasing the federal investment in education. Our mission is to provide our members, the public, the US Congress, the Executive Branch, and the media with information in support of federal investments in education. CEF takes positions on federal education funding issues that represent a consensus of its membership and then communicates those positions to federal government officials and Members of Congress
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The following was disclosed related to uncertain tax positions in the financial statements. Committee for Education Funding is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. The organization adopted the provisions in FASB ASC 740-10.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0For the year ended December 31, 2023, CEF retained the ACG Advocacy LLC to provide management services to the organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Members of CEF include organizations in the education community.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The CEF Board of Directors is 16 members; 4 are appointed by the President. The Executive Committee is elected by the membership.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The members approve of the annual budget, which includes the setting of dues rates, and the elections of the three CEF officers (president, vice-president, and treasurer) and four members of the Executive Committee. In addition, any changes to the by-laws require full approval by the full membership.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Form 990 is reviewed by the elected officers and other members before filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Interested parties are required to disclose any conflicts to the Executive Committee for review.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The organization makes copies of its governing documents available on its website (www.cef.org). Financial statements are available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Consulting fees: Program service expenses 73,711. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 73,711. Other professional fees: Program service expenses 23,506. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 23,506.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8The functions of the committee responsible for oversight of the financial statement review has not changed.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Part XII, line 2c explanation
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