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Education Service Center Region Xiii

Austin, TX · EIN 74-1590220 · 501(c)(3) · Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Latest filing: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 (tax year 2024) · View the filing · Correct or respond

Education Service Center Region Xiii reported $90.5 million in revenue and $88.9 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $98.59 went to program services, $1.41 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 99.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $279,114 (Executive Director). 25 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 37% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.

Where $100 of spending went

The fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $89M

For context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).

Where $100 of revenue came from

The fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $90M

The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades

FY2025 filing. Median across 5,499 covered charities in this category, from their latest filings.
MeasureFY2025Median
Program services
Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A)
98.6%84.4%
Management & general
Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A)
1.4%13.4%
Fundraising
Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A)
0.0%0.8%
Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions
Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h
Not reported$0.04
Contributions & grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1h ÷ 12
0.0%19.1%
Government grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1e ÷ 12
0.0%1.1%
Program service revenue share
Part VIII 2g ÷ 12
99.2%69.9%
Highest reported compensation
Part VII-A, columns D–F
$279,114$331,578
Highest compensation as share of expenses
Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A)
0.31%1.28%
People paid over $100,000
Part VII, line 2
258
Net assets, in months of expenses
Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses
5.113.3
Independent voting board members
Part VI 1a–1b
7 of 7100.0%

A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.

What the money paid for, in its own words

FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expense
$12M expenses · 13.5% of program spending · revenue $10M

Administrative Services is responsible for overseeing and managing the internal operations. This division is comprised of financial services, operations, information technology and communication with district executive leadership through field services and the regional advisory council. By providing these foundational services, the administrative services division enables other departments to focus on their core activities, thereby contributing to the overall productivity and success of the organization

$6.1M expenses · 7.0% of program spending · grants $2.4M · revenue $9.6M

Strategic Initiatives plays a pivotal role in driving an organization's long-term vision and growth through the Human Resources, Center Support, Pathways & Innovation and Strategic Planning departments. This division is tasked with planning and implementing key projects and programs that align with the organization's vision, mission, and core values. It focuses on innovation, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to address emerging challenges and capitalize on new opportunities

$64M expenses · 72.6% of program spending · grants $47M · revenue $64M

Academic Services is integral to the educational mission of the service center. This division is responsible for developing, evaluating and continuously improving our aid to teachers and administrators in their role as educators. This division works provides critical training and resources to school districts that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning. By staying current with educational trends and incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, this division strives to enhance the learning experience and academic outcomes for all students

$6.1M all other programs (line 4d)

Highest reported compensation

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here
RoleFrom this orgFrom related orgsOtherTotal
Executive Director
Officer, 40 hrs/week
$279,114$0$0$279,114
Deputy Executive Director
Key employee, 40 hrs/week
$185,308$0$0$185,308
Deputy Executive Director
Key employee, 40 hrs/week
$160,698$0$0$160,698
Deputy Executive Director
Key employee, 40 hrs/week
$158,628$0$0$158,628
Chief Curriculum Officer
Highest compensated employee, 40 hrs/week
$132,651$0$0$132,651
Chief Technology Officer
Highest compensated employee, 40 hrs/week
$126,791$0$0$126,791
Chief Financial Officer
Highest compensated employee, 40 hrs/week
$122,775$0$0$122,775
Associate Director
Highest compensated employee, 40 hrs/week
$122,239$0$0$122,239

25 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Education Service Center Region Xiii (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.0M (Part IX, line 5).

6 years of filings

Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linked
FilingRevenueExpensesProgramsNet assetsTop pay
FY2025 ⓘ$90M$89M98.6%$38M$279,114
FY2024 ⓘ$97M$91M99.2%$37M$273,233
FY2023 ⓘ$98M$100M99.2%$35M$258,790
FY2022 ⓘ$100M$98M99.6%$33M$258,790
FY2021 ⓘ$82M$78M99.5%$21M$254,592
FY2020 ⓘ$66M$65M99.4%$36M$249,600

Governance answers, as filed

FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means
  • Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b7 · 7 independent
  • Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
  • Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
  • Whistleblower policy Part VI 13No
  • Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
  • Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aNo
  • Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aNo
  • Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
  • Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
  • Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
  • Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
  • Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
  • Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
  • Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
  • Employees Part I, line 5335

Private foundation grants it received

2 private foundations reported grants to Education Service Center Region Xiii totaling $600K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.

Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.

Correct a figure or respond

Every number above is copied from Education Service Center Region Xiii's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Education Service Center Region Xiii, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.

Questions people ask

How much of Education Service Center Region Xiii's spending goes to programs?

In the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, Education Service Center Region Xiii reported that 98.6% of its $88.9 million in expenses went to program services, 1.4% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).

How much does Education Service Center Region Xiii pay its top executive?

The largest total compensation Education Service Center Region Xiii reported for one person in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 was $279,114, for the role of Executive Director (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).

Where does Education Service Center Region Xiii get its money?

Of $90.5 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, 0.0% came from contributions and grants and 99.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).

Is Education Service Center Region Xiii a registered charity?

The IRS lists EIN 74-1590220 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.

Sources

  • FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, object 202601409349301380 · read the filing · XML
  • FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, object 202531639349301523 · read the filing
  • FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, object 202401699349301150 · read the filing
  • FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022, object 202301179349301500 · read the filing
  • FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2021, object 202221999349300717 · read the filing
  • FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2020, object 202123149349306517 · read the filing

All filings for EIN 74-1590220: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.