Military Child Education Coalition
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Military Child Education Coalition meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to support all military-connected children by educating, advocating, and collaborating to resolve education challenges associated with the military lifestyle."
Year, State Incorporated:
1998, TX
The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) offers programs for students, parents, and professionals to address the educational and emotional needs of military and veteran-connected youth. The organization's student programs support military and veteran-connected children through peer-to-peer mentoring programs, the Frances Hesselbein student leadership program, student-focused webinars, and a Student Advisory Council. The organization's parent programs provide workshops that address academic, social, and emotional issues associated with a military family lifestyle. MCEC offers professional development for educators, youth-serving professionals, and parents to address the challenges facing military-connected children. Lastly, MCEC provides school districts that serve high populations of military-connected youth with a consultant to assist families with transition issues.
For the year ended September 30, 2023, Military Child Education Coalition's program expenses were:
360 Summit: $149,316
Conference income: $828,545
Products and services: $92,230
Professional development support: $148,376
Student initiatives: $145,986
Parent initiatives: $464,377
School professionals: $110,663
Strategic communications: $294,162
Research and curriculum: $305,476
Website and technology resources: $98,534
Global Training Summit: $828,545
Total Program Expenses: $2,637,665
Chief Executive
Rebecca I. Porter, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$151,336
Chair of the Board
Cecil D. Haney
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, United States Navy
Board Size
15
Paid Staff Size
55
*2023 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events
Fundraising costs were 24% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,766,417, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Military Child Education Coalition's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Service contract revenue | $307,860 |
| Contributions | $564,855 |
| Grants | $1,174,500 |
| Conference income | $138,898 |
| Membership dues | $18,188 |
| Products and services | $11,648 |
| Fundraising events | $8,874 |
| Interest and dividends | $94,364 |
| Miscellaneous income | $17,705 |
| Total Income | $2,336,892 |
Programs: 78% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $2,336,892 |
| Total expenses: | $3,396,861 |
| Program expenses | $2,637,665 |
| Fundraising expenses | $427,946 |
| Administrative expenses | $331,250 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,059,969 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $5,756,850 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,696,881 |
| Total Liabilities | $392,546 |
| Total Assets | $5,089,427 |
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