Citizens for Educational Excellence Inc
The primary function of the organization is to serve as a catalyst to bring together people, information, and resources to increase educational and job attainment in the coastal bend.
Citizens for Educational Excellence Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,783,744
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,186,234
- -25.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $32,272
- +155.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,416,361
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Citizens for Educational Excellence Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $15K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Bend Community Foundation Corpus Christi, TX | To improve the quality of life in the coastal bend by building community endowment and addressing social, educational, environmental, and cultural needs through the awarding of grants and scholarships. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,783,744 | $2,186,234 | $2,416,361 | — | — | $32,272 |
| 2024 | $1,878,398 | $2,925,977 | $2,305,051 | — | — | $12,642 |
| 2023 | $1,639,780 | $1,993,175 | $2,201,252 | $15,000 | 1 | $11,536 |
| 2022 | $1,172,712 | $1,971,767 | $1,495,340 | $15,000 | 1 | $1,001 |
| 2021 | $689,060 | $1,081,165 | $815,502 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $431,844 | $610,856 | $417,221 | — | — | — |
About Citizens for Educational Excellence Inc
Based on IRS filings
Citizens for Educational Excellence Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Corpus Christi, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Citizens for Educational Excellence Inc is led by Ann Vlach, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Vlach
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$51K (2023) → $97K (2025)
Margaret Dechant
Board Chair
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Martinez
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merritt Kennedy
Board Vice Chair
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Kelly
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jeffrey West (2022–2024) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Janet Cunningham (2021–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Shannon Wilde (2020–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Lesleigh Landreth (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Arturo Almendarez (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Ken Trevino (2020) — President An
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $97K, to Ann Vlach (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Citizens for Educational Excellence Inc
How large is Citizens for Educational Excellence Inc?
Citizens for Educational Excellence Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Citizens for Educational Excellence Inc?
Citizens for Educational Excellence Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Corpus Christi, TX. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Citizens for Educational Excellence Inc operate?
Citizens for Educational Excellence Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Citizens for Educational Excellence Inc's EIN?
Citizens for Educational Excellence Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3137924. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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