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Alliance Center for Education Inc

EIN 56-0543244 • 501(c)3 • Charlotte, NC

Profile

Our mission is to provide high-quality education and support for children in need through partnership with their families. Our vision is to positively affect the future of children at risk by improving economic mobility through education. We firmly believe that education is a powerful catalyst for breaking the cycle of poverty. By investing in family engagement and offering holistic support, we are paving the way for a brighter future, where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Together, we are building a bridge to success, one family at a time. Our programs are a beacon of hope, offered to eligible children and families at no cost. To ensure targeted impact, we employ a meticulous recruitment,selection, and enrollment process, reaching the populations in greatest need of our services. Upon enrollment, each family receives personalized support from our dedicated team members. Together, they set ambitious student and family goals, and we leave no stone unturned

700 Parkwood AvenueCharlotte, NC 28205

www.ac4ed.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

46th percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 46% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

57th percentile

4.9%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

53rd percentile

$182,757

Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.7% of source-year revenue.

NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

54th percentile

4.6%

Faster asset growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

3.4%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$4,978,136

Up $218,590 (+4.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,390,051

Down $317,417 (-19%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$3,588,085

Up $536,007 (+18%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$10,992,194

Up $362,248 (+3.4%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$10,456,187

Down $292,503 (-2.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$536,007

Up $654,751 (+551%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $3,047,482Liabilities 2011: $1,710,470Net Assets 2011: $1,337,0122011Assets 2012: $2,870,844Liabilities 2012: $1,904,368Net Assets 2012: $966,4762012Assets 2013: $2,636,758Liabilities 2013: $1,656,287Net Assets 2013: $980,4712013Assets 2014: $2,479,149Liabilities 2014: $1,430,346Net Assets 2014: $1,048,8032014Assets 2015: $2,599,498Liabilities 2015: $1,546,236Net Assets 2015: $1,053,2622015Assets 2016: $2,629,713Liabilities 2016: $1,684,368Net Assets 2016: $945,3452016Assets 2017: $2,684,435Liabilities 2017: $1,771,110Net Assets 2017: $913,3252017Assets 2018: $2,586,688Liabilities 2018: $1,540,776Net Assets 2018: $1,045,9122018Assets 2019: $2,622,328Liabilities 2019: $1,616,465Net Assets 2019: $1,005,8632019Assets 2020: $4,613,212Liabilities 2020: $2,827,891Net Assets 2020: $1,785,3212020Assets 2021: $4,798,728Liabilities 2021: $1,343,623Net Assets 2021: $3,455,1052021Assets 2022: $4,956,730Liabilities 2022: $1,785,908Net Assets 2022: $3,170,8222022Assets 2023: $4,759,546Liabilities 2023: $1,707,468Net Assets 2023: $3,052,0782023Assets 2024: $4,978,136Liabilities 2024: $1,390,051Net Assets 2024: $3,588,0852024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$4,978,136
Liabilities$1,390,051
Net Assets$3,588,085

Operations Trend

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2011: $7,543,309Expenses 2011: $7,572,757Net Income 2011: -$29,4482011Revenue 2012: $7,492,982Expenses 2012: $7,863,518Net Income 2012: -$370,5362012Revenue 2013: $7,132,149Expenses 2013: $7,118,154Net Income 2013: $13,9952013Revenue 2014: $7,375,312Expenses 2014: $7,306,980Net Income 2014: $68,3322014Revenue 2015: $7,287,675Expenses 2015: $7,283,216Net Income 2015: $4,4592015Revenue 2016: $7,257,166Expenses 2016: $7,365,083Net Income 2016: -$107,9172016Revenue 2017: $7,369,311Expenses 2017: $7,401,331Net Income 2017: -$32,0202017Revenue 2018: $7,832,736Expenses 2018: $7,700,149Net Income 2018: $132,5872018Revenue 2019: $8,962,473Expenses 2019: $9,002,522Net Income 2019: -$40,0492019Revenue 2020: $10,465,918Expenses 2020: $9,686,460Net Income 2020: $779,4582020Revenue 2021: $11,149,397Expenses 2021: $9,479,613Net Income 2021: $1,669,7842021Revenue 2022: $9,656,987Expenses 2022: $9,941,270Net Income 2022: -$284,2832022Revenue 2023: $10,629,946Expenses 2023: $10,748,690Net Income 2023: -$118,7442023Revenue 2024: $10,992,194Expenses 2024: $10,456,187Net Income 2024: $536,0072024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$10,992,194
Expenses$10,456,187
Net Income$536,007

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.98$1.39$3.59$11.0$10.5$0.54
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.76$1.71$3.05$10.6$10.7$0.12
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.96$1.79$3.17$9.66$9.94$0.28
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.80$1.34$3.46$11.1$9.48$1.67
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.61$2.83$1.79$10.5$9.69$0.78
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.62$1.62$1.01$8.96$9.00$0.04
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.59$1.54$1.05$7.83$7.70$0.13
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.68$1.77$0.91$7.37$7.40$0.03
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.63$1.68$0.95$7.26$7.37$0.11
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.60$1.55$1.05$7.29$7.28$0.00
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.48$1.43$1.05$7.38$7.31$0.07
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.64$1.66$0.98$7.13$7.12$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.87$1.90$0.97$7.49$7.86$0.37
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.05$1.71$1.34$7.54$7.57$0.03
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 21, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$10,992,194
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The center's mission is to provide high-quality education and support for children in need through partnership with thier families. Early childhood education - head start, early head start, mecklenburg pre-k and nc pre-k programs for children 3-4 years old and infants. School age program - after school services as well as summer program for children of school age. Family support and adult services - prevention programs (drug and alcohol awareness and prevention education) education scholarships, and a seniors program.

Our mission is to provide high-quality education and support for children in need through partnership with their families. Our vision is to positively affect the future of children at risk by improving economic mobility through education. We firmly believe that education is a powerful catalyst for breaking the cycle of poverty. By investing in family engagement and offering holistic support, we are paving the way for a brighter future, where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Together, we are building a bridge to success, one family at a time. Our programs are a beacon of hope, offered to eligible children and families at no cost. To ensure targeted impact, we employ a meticulous recruitment,selection, and enrollment process, reaching the populations in greatest need of our services. Upon enrollment, each family receives personalized support from our dedicated team members. Together, they set ambitious student and family goals, and we leave no stone unturned

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$877,060$2,648,572▲ $1,771,512
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,210,444$1,987,670▼ $1,222,774
Pledges and Grants Receivable$373,567$169,144▼ $204,423
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$145,813$122,619▼ $23,194
Accounts Receivable$54,129$37,118▼ $17,011
Total Assets$4,759,546$4,978,136▲ $218,590
Other Assets Total$98,533$13,013▼ $85,520
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$858,072$795,425▼ $62,647
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$849,396$594,626▼ $254,770
Total Liabilities$1,707,468$1,390,051▼ $317,417
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,761,751$3,478,466▲ $716,715
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$290,327$109,619▼ $180,708
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,052,078$3,588,085▲ $536,007
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,759,546$4,978,136▲ $218,590

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,540,717$714,842$3,255,559
Equipment$103,485$726,952$830,437
Other Land Buildings$4,370$32,336$36,706
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jared KeatonCEOFT$182,757$182,757
Brian LuckadooCFOFT$108,923$108,923

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$10,805,087
Program Service Revenue
$75,134
Investment Income
$111,973
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$194,180
Change in Net Assets
$536,007

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$10,992,194
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$2,319,251
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$13,311,445
Total Revenue per Form 990
$10,992,194
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$7,224,091
Other Expenses$3,232,096
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$5,219,656$903,993-$6,123,649
Other Employee Benefits$936,533$163,909-$1,100,442
All Other Expenses$612,767$87,154-$699,921
Other Expenses$462,424$922-$463,346
Insurance$93,235$18,612-$111,847
Depreciation Depletion$49,237$57,391-$106,628
Travel$50,718$5,462-$56,180
Interest-$41,259-$41,259
Office Expenses$2,857$1,930-$4,787
Total Functional Expenses$8,979,823$1,476,364$0$10,456,187

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$12,775,438
Expenses per Audited Statements$10,456,187
Total Expenses per Form 990$10,456,187
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$2,319,251
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 8B

Committees do not have authority to act for the board.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

The form is reviewed by the ceo and cfo, and the finance committee of the board of directors.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

The executive committee of the board of directors conducts and annual review of the executive director and makes determinations regarding the compensation given to the executive director

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

The center makes its governing documents available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Alliance Center for Education Inc
EIN
56-0543244
Phone
7043717447
Address
700 PARKWOOD AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28205

Signing Officer

Name
Jared Keaton
Title
CEO
Phone
7043717432
Signed
2025-05-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jared Keaton
Formed
1965
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
132

Preparer

Firm
Anderson Smith & Wike Pllc
Address
4636 GREENHAVEN LANE, GASTONIA, NC 28056
Preparer
Mark Vincent Quinn
Phone
7046610795
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

Our mission is to provide high-quality education and support for children in need through partnership with their families. Our vision is to positively affect the future of children at risk by improving economic mobility through education. We firmly believe that education is a powerful catalyst for breaking the cycle of poverty. By investing in family engagement and offering holistic support, we are paving the way for a brighter future, where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Together, we are building a bridge to success, one family at a time. Our programs are a beacon of hope, offered to eligible children and families at no cost. To ensure targeted impact, we employ a meticulous recruitment,selection, and enrollment process, reaching the populations in greatest need of our services. Upon enrollment, each family receives personalized support from our dedicated team members. Together, they set ambitious student and family goals, and we leave no stone unturned in connecting them with vital resources to eilinate barriers that may hinder a solid educational foundation. What sets us apart is our profound focus on engaging families and our comprehensive suite of resources that go beyond traditional education and enrichment services. Regardless of the program in which they are enrolled, all our families benefit from the these transformative services.

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

The alliance center for education, ac4ed, is driven by a vision-ensure that a family's income does not dictate a child's future. Our mission is to provide high-quiality education and support children in need through partnership with their families. Our early childhood program, modeled after the highly efeective head start approach, provides a comprehensive range of services, from education to home visitation for expectant mothers and children aged birth to 5. Our holistic approach fosters early learning and development, health, and family well-being, paving the the way for a brighter future. Through strategic partnerships and commitment, we have witnessed transformative outcomes in the lives of countless children and families. The early childhood education programs are funded by federal grants from head start, early head start and municipal grants from meck pre-k and nc pre-k.

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4B

At the alliance center for education, we offer a dynamic continuum of services to support children's transition from pre-kndergarten to their k- 12 school years. Our out of school time (ost) program is available throughout the academic year and summer camp, providing engaging and enriching experiences beyond regular school hours. Our kindergarten-5th grade ost program fosters a love for learning in children by exploring various subjects, including math, art, science, music, and nutrition, through fun learn-at-play activities in the afternoon. Our dedicated ost educational professionals also provide homework help and tutoring to keep schoolwork on track. We ensure students have opportunities for physical fitness activities, special events, arts and crafts, and field trips, encouraging their continued participation year after year. Additionally, our 6th grade-12th ost- ac4ed teen leadership cooperative program is designed as a social learning environment to equip students entering their teens with critical thinking skills that will serve them for a lifetime. Apart from tutoring and homework assistance, our ost educational professionals mentor ac4ed students in personal development, character education, goal-setting, time management, financial planning, understanding various career opportunities, and considering college options and tours. To create a balanced educational experience, we incoporate guest speakers, field trips,special events and exploration in arts, music, and nutrition sciences. We are proud to support these programs through municipal adn corporate grants, along with fundraising activities.

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

With an unwavering commitment spanning over 80 years, ac4ed has been an intergal part of charlotte's most under-resourced communities. As charlotte's landscape has evolved, so has ac4ed, adapting through strategic growth and collaborations to continue our vital mission of serving the children and families who need us most.

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

In-kind support 2,319,251 in-kind support -2,319,251

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D

In-kind support 2,319,251

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

In-kind support 2,319,251

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