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Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN.

Totals

Total revenue
$5,847,998
Total expenses
$5,946,386
Contributions and grants received
$49,690
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$4,949,625
Investment income
$26,274
Other revenue
$822,409
Total assets, end of year
$4,348,659
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,261,063
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$87,596
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$4,411,209
Management and general expenses
$1,535,177
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$4,411,209

Program services were 74.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $49,690

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Convention/Conferences

    total $2,365,282 · related or exempt $2,004,332 · excluded $360,950

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Membership dues

    total $1,837,794 · related or exempt $1,837,794

  • 2c · Program service revenue: Life Centered Education

    total $351,182 · related or exempt $351,182

  • 2d · Program service revenue: Program contracts and grants

    total $207,940 · related or exempt $207,940

  • 2e · Program service revenue: Periodicals

    total $187,427 · related or exempt $187,427

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $21,252 · excluded $21,252

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $201,049 · excluded $201,049

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $57,863

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $52,841

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $5,022

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $5,022 · excluded $5,022

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $612,979

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $214,739

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $398,240 · related or exempt $398,240

  • 11a · Other revenue: Advertising

    total $140,888 · unrelated business $140,888

  • 11b · Other revenue: Refunds/rebates/ adjustments

    total $82,232 · excluded $82,232

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $223,120

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $446,088 · program services $328,105 · management and general $117,983

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,023,779 · program services $1,502,301 · management and general $521,478

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $85,414 · program services $62,824 · management and general $22,590

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $362,674 · program services $262,085 · management and general $100,589

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $163,867 · program services $120,527 · management and general $43,340

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $2,125 · management and general $2,125

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $28,082 · management and general $28,082

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $10,800 · program services $10,800

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $6,189 · management and general $6,189

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $444,665 · program services $421,572 · management and general $23,093

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $53,799 · program services $53,799

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $385,266 · program services $331,362 · management and general $53,904

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $235,767 · program services $21,392 · management and general $214,375

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $225,053 · program services $172,231 · management and general $52,822

  • 17 · Travel

    total $256,485 · program services $99,624 · management and general $156,861

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $873,358 · program services $837,665 · management and general $35,693

  • 20 · Interest

    total $7,458 · management and general $7,458

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $102,190 · program services $74,306 · management and general $27,884

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $28,918 · management and general $28,918

  • 24a · Other expenses: Subscriptions/Registrat

    total $196,633 · program services $111,612 · management and general $85,021

  • 24b · Other expenses: Taxes and licenses

    total $7,776 · program services $1,004 · management and general $6,772

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,885,833 · end of year $1,347,959

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $46,134

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $245,011 · end of year $173,433

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $235,233 · end of year $234,737

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $514,056 · end of year $418,880

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $281,274

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $132,965

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $168,451 · end of year $148,309

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $1,080,283 · end of year $893,618

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $127,607 · end of year $58,437

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $37,035 · end of year $1,027,152

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $358,368 · end of year $381,830

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $3,093,553 · end of year $2,562,105

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $200,000 · end of year $99,985

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $249,635 · end of year $1,217,143

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $377,166 · end of year $27,420

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $14,787 · end of year $60,176

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

The Council for Exceptional Children cultivates, supports and empowers education professionals who work with individuals with disabilities.

Activities or mission (Part I)

To cultivate, support & empower education professionals who work with individuals with disabilities.

  • Convention- Annual convention and expo provides members a forum to exchange the latest information on education and related advances and issues, expose members to new material and resources. Conference & Symposium held on timely topics.

    Expenses $1,219,230 · Revenue $1,804,409

  • Publications/continuing education - Training to assist special educators meet continuing education requirements and publications for use by professionals in the field.CEC provides a variety of publications for its members and the larger special education community to further the quality of instruction and services provided children and youth with exceptionalities and to reinforce the Council's reputation as a source of valued and trusted professional knowledge and information. These publications include curriculum products to products on instructional strategies, positive behavior management, diversity, assessment, resources for recognizing and nurturing talent, support for beginning professionals, early childhood education, transition, and public policy advances.

    Expenses $949,463 · Revenue $1,100,051

  • Marketing and communications: This program provides leadership and direction in the areas of marketing, communications, and public relations and includes the promotion of publications, subscriptions, and convention registration. The marketing initiatives incorporate direct mail, email, online, and social media efforts to reach our targeted audiences and include marketing strategies that increase our outreach, opportunities, and potential.

    Expenses $852,668 · Revenue $306,540

  • Membership services- Membership services includes the retention of current members and the recruitment of new members; management and maintenance of member records; membership subsidies for student, retired, life, and associate members; and member benefits, including six issues of TEACHING Exceptional Children, four issues of Exceptional Children, and Special Education Today (SET). Student support entails student awards, student activities at the convention, and resources for students and early career professionals.

    Expenses $386,329 · Revenue $1,837,794

  • Public policy: CEC works to improve public policy affecting children and youth with disabilities and gifts and talents, their parents and the professionals who work with them, at all levels of government. In advocating on behalf of children with exceptionalities, CEC examines policy issues, develops appropriate responses to those issues and influences federal legislation. CEC also monitors and makes recommendations for program regulations and funding. In addition, CEC maintains a network among its units for influencing policy. CEC is the recognized leader in advocacy for special education policy. CEC has a long history of success in impacting policy and legislation in the special education, gifted and talented and general education areas. CEC played a large part in developing the predecessor of today's IDEA, then known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (PL 94-142). This law established the right to a free, appropriate public education for children with disabilities.

    Expenses $189,411

  • Constituent services: Includes expenditures for the Council's membership electronic newsletter; daily news updates; professional, student and Yes I Can awards; communications and public relations, and the Web site. Members stay abreast of current and emerging issues within the field and CEC through an electronic version of Special Education Today (SET). The awards program highlights the accomplishments of our teachers, prominent contributors to the field, and children and youth. Press relations and proactive public relations get CEC's positions and activities cited in broadcast and print media. The CEC Web site includes timely, relevant information, members-only content, and e-commerce capabilities enabling members and customers to renew and join, register for an event, or purchase products 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Web site also includes online communities that will support member engagement and retention.

    Expenses $546,985 · Revenue $2,274

  • Professional standards: In 1922 the founders of CEC embraced professional standards and ethics for the field of special education. As the recognized leader for special education professional standards, CEC develops standards, ethics and practices and guidelines to assure that individuals with exceptionalities have well-prepared, career-oriented special educators. CEC collaborates with other professional organizations to ensure that all educators have a robust professional working environment and are well-prepared to support the learning of individuals with exceptionalities.

    Expenses $267,123 · Revenue $76,735

As filed on the 2022 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Danielle Kovach

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    20

  • Andrea Jasper

    President Elect

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • Dennis Cavitt

    Past President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • Yvonne Bui

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • Tachelle Banks

    Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • William Hunter

    Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Cindy Perras

    Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Kareem Thompson

    Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Benjamin Tillotson

    Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Joy Banks

    Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Terese Aceves

    Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Mitchell Yell

    Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Benjamin Hicks

    Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Laural Jackson

    Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Charmion Rush

    Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Chad Rummel

    Executive Director

    Total calculated
    $254,579
    From this org
    $233,464
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,115
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $219,389
    Bonus
    $13,093
    Other
    $982
    Deferred
    $20,160
    Nontaxable benefits
    $955
    Filer's total
    $254,579

  • Craig Evans

    Chief Financial Officer

    Total calculated
    $191,508
    From this org
    $182,389
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,119
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $182,389
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $9,119
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $191,508

  • Sharyn Weiss

    Dir. Strategic Partnerships

    Total calculated
    $197,643
    From this org
    $179,023
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,620
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $93,773
    Bonus
    $85,250
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $5,352
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,268
    Filer's total
    $197,643

  • Laurie VanderPloeg

    Associate Executive Director

    Total calculated
    $188,953
    From this org
    $173,366
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,587
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $151,366
    Bonus
    $22,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,950
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,637
    Filer's total
    $188,953

  • Jennifer Bullock

    Dir. Professional Development

    Total calculated
    $123,928
    From this org
    $106,410
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,518
    Hours/week
    40

  • Brannan Meyers

    Dir. Component Services

    Total calculated
    $112,739
    From this org
    $107,451
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,288
    Hours/week
    40

  • Bradley Duncan

    Dir. Professional Standards

    Total calculated
    $108,539
    From this org
    $102,028
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $6,511
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
13 June 2023
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202331649349300823

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