Entrepreneurs Organization
88% goes to programs Growing revenue
Entrepreneurs Organization is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, registered in 1992, with $69,551,326 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
500 Montgomery St Ste 600, Alexandria, VA, 22314 EIN 52-1651248 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2023)
$69.6M
▲ 10.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$62.6M
Net assets
$24.7M
Employees
104
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Entrepreneurs Organization: 88% to programs earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Entrepreneurs Organization: 5 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Entrepreneurs Organization: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Entrepreneurs Organization: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To engage leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow.
What they do
Learning and leadership -- eo supports its membership through products and services that add to member value. being a learning based organization, most of the products developed by eo are delivered through different learning formats. some products are, chapter learning tours, virtual learning, leadership development and myeo.
Conferences and forums -- eo conducted thirteen conferences last fiscal year. these conferences provide ample learning opportunity to its members in various formats (general sessions with top speakers, learning tracks that range from business to social impacts and offsite learning activities that include spending a few hours with the ceo's of local companies). eo forums provide learning to each member on a peer to peer basis and they meet monthly.
Other program expenses -- strategic communications, information systems development, business development, organizational leadership and global resources
Contact & location
- Address
- 500 Montgomery St Ste 600, Alexandria, VA, 22314
- City
- Alexandria
- State
- Virginia
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $23.4M (FY2013) to $69.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $55.8MNet assets $24.7M
Operating margin
10.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$80.6M
Total liabilities
$55.8M
Net assets
$24.7M
Salaries & benefits
$20.0M
32% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $69,551,326▲10.9% | $62,582,460▼0.6% | $24,736,251▲46.0% | $80,571,921▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $62,739,355▲22.8% | $62,946,578▲20.2% | $16,947,992▼2.9% | $71,133,381▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $51,073,001▲51.6% | $52,367,184▲37.0% | $17,448,275▼15.6% | $71,495,615▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $33,696,911▼26.4% | $38,232,729▲4.8% | $20,680,192▼17.6% | $61,864,158▲38.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $45,808,480▼5.4% | $36,475,765▼16.4% | $25,085,664▲64.8% | $44,687,817▼32.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $48,409,440▲25.0% | $43,638,393▲23.2% | $15,224,538▲49.5% | $65,860,804▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $38,715,665▲22.1% | $35,430,092▲15.0% | $10,186,456▲41.7% | $57,302,820▲29.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $31,713,325▼0.5% | $30,796,873▲0.8% | $7,188,815▲14.6% | $44,243,993▲34.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $31,868,575▲9.1% | $30,560,746▲6.8% | $6,272,363▲26.3% | $32,992,922▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $29,208,444▲24.8% | $28,621,238▲26.3% | $4,964,534▲13.4% | $31,010,208▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $23,407,063 | $22,665,787▲0.8% | $4,377,328▲20.4% | $33,315,846▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $22,488,560▲15.1% | $3,636,052▲1.2% | $27,542,881▲23.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $19,540,624▲20.2% | $3,591,219▲39.0% | $22,274,854▲29.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $16,260,476 | $2,584,232 | $17,239,355 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Sandeep Dhar — $447,353 (0.71% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandeep Dhar | Cfo (thru 8/20/23) | 40 | $447,353 |
| Deborah Rainey | Coo & Interim Ceo | 40 | $358,988 |
| Pankaj Yadava | Cmo (thru 5/2024) | 40 | $323,909 |
| Beth Marchessault | Chief Membership Officer | 40 | $303,923 |
| David Stephenson | Svp, Technology | 40 | $231,224 |
| Ryan Noll | Vp, People & Culture (thru 1/2024) | 40 | $211,011 |
| Rebecca Roemen | Vp, Leadership Dev (thru 10/2023) | 40 | $209,219 |
| Russell Garvey | Vp, Finance (interim Cfo) | 40 | $205,924 |
| Leah Mercado | Vp, Events & Meetings | 40 | $200,055 |
| Amy Scaramella | Vp, Brand Management (thru 5/2024) | 40 | $194,422 |
| Tieshia Moore | Vp, Learning | 40 | $192,300 |
| Chang Ng | Director | 10 | — |
| Dave Parker | Ceo (as of 4/2024) | 40 | — |
| David Loaney | Chair of Standing Finance Committee | 10 | — |
| David Nilssen | Director | 10 | — |
| Hugo Salinas | Director | 10 | — |
| Jaime Pujara | Chair Elect | 10 | — |
| Joaquin Cordero | Director | 10 | — |
| Julie Vergara | Director | 10 | — |
| Lynn Anstett | Chair | 10 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Geniecast LLC | Speaker Fees | $234,299 |
| Harry Walker Agency LLC | Speaker Fees | $211,500 |
| Brown Rudnick LLP | Legal Fees | $176,556 |
| Valuetainment LLC | Speaker Fees | $159,531 |
| Anna Birch | Facilitation Fee | $113,000 |
Grants received · $463K total
8 grants to Entrepreneurs Organization totaling $463K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community Foundation | Economic development | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2019 | $105,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2018 | $15,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2017 | $112,500 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2015 | $100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Entrepreneurs Organization a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Entrepreneurs Organization is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1651248, based in Alexandria, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Entrepreneurs Organization's EIN?
- Entrepreneurs Organization's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1651248.
- How much revenue does Entrepreneurs Organization report?
- Entrepreneurs Organization reported $69,551,326 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Entrepreneurs Organization's spending goes to programs?
- Entrepreneurs Organization spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Entrepreneurs Organization have?
- CharityIndex grades Entrepreneurs Organization A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Entrepreneurs Organization's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Entrepreneurs Organization's latest Form 990 is $447,353, paid to Sandeep Dhar (Cfo (thru 8/20/23)).
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Data for Entrepreneurs Organization (EIN 52-1651248) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.