Civic Intelligence

Center for Equity Education

EIN 85-2987444 • 501(c)3 • Manchester, MI

Profile

The center for equity education ("cfee") was founded in 2020 to address a gap in expert-led education provided to organizations, such as k-12 education and university institutions. Cfee focuses on federal and state civil rights by educating organizations and investigating grievances related to harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment under titles vi and vii of the 1964 civil rights act, as amended, as well as title ix of the education amendments of 1972, the americans with disabilities act of 1990, and other related laws and statutes.

19603 Bethel Church RoadManchester, MI 48158-8733

www.centerforequityeducation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

7.70x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

96th percentile

1.44x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

10th percentile

-90%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$59,244

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 41.7% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

42nd percentile

-8.0%

Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

2398%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Assets

Down

$26,505

Down $2,304 (-8.0%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$203,984

Up $125,078 (+159%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

-$177,479

Down $127,382 (-254%) from 2021

Revenue

Up

$142,133

Up $136,444 (+2398%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$269,515

Up $213,729 (+383%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$127,382

Down $77,285 (-154%) from 2021

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KAssets 2021: $28,809Liabilities 2021: $78,906Net Assets 2021: -$50,0972021Assets 2022: $26,505Liabilities 2022: $203,984Net Assets 2022: -$177,4792022

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$26,505
Liabilities$203,984
Net Assets-$177,479

Operations Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KRevenue 2021: $5,689Expenses 2021: $55,786Net Income 2021: -$50,0972021Revenue 2022: $142,133Expenses 2022: $269,515Net Income 2022: -$127,3822022

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$142,133
Expenses$269,515
Net Income-$127,382

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Jan 15, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$142,133
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The center for equity education (cfee) was founded to address a gap in education services to underserved and underfunded organizations. We work with organizations that strive to foster equitable environments through their compliance with laws.

The center for equity education ("cfee") was founded in 2020 to address a gap in expert-led education provided to organizations, such as k-12 education and university institutions. Cfee focuses on federal and state civil rights by educating organizations and investigating grievances related to harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment under titles vi and vii of the 1964 civil rights act, as amended, as well as title ix of the education amendments of 1972, the americans with disabilities act of 1990, and other related laws and statutes.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES - 10-15 CONTRACTORS ARE PAID $50-$75 PER HOUR, AND THERE ARE THREE SALARIED EMPLOYEES$0$229,515
TRAINING AND CONSULTING WORK$0$30,000
ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES$0$10,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
KATHERINE LASHERChief Executive OfficerFT$59,244-$59,244
ANDREW KRULEYTrustee-$0$1,238$1,238
LAUREN SPENCERSecretary-$0$1,237$1,237
COLLEEN SCHOENFELDPresident-$0--
CATHERINE SCHOENFELDTreasurer-$0--
DEASEAN ASHBYTrustee-$0--
JENNIFER PAGETrustee-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Equity Education
EIN
85-2987444
Phone
7345628346
Address
19603 BETHEL CHURCH ROAD, MANCHESTER, MI 48158-8733

Signing Officer

Name
Colleen Schoenfeld
Title
President
Phone
7345628346
Signed
2024-01-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
GJC CPA'S & ADVISORS
Address
1001 WOODWARD AVENUE SUITE 850, DETROIT, MI 48226-1904
Preparer
Michael R Hicholas
Phone
3139652655
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: payroll taxes. Amount: 11,431. Description: office expenses. Amount: 10,990. Description: insurance. Amount: 4,408. Description: honorariums and other expenses. Amount: 3,461. Description: travel. Amount: 928. Description: interest. Amount: 804. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 32,022.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: credit card payable. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 3,984. Description: loan payable to related party. Beg. Of year amount: 75,000. End of year amount: 200,000. Description: payroll liabilities. Beg. Of year amount: 3,906. End of year amount: 0.

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