BILINGUAL EDUCATION FOR CENTRAL AMERICA

EIN: 522374444 501(c)(3) Education

New York, NY

Total Revenue
$302,643
Total Expenses
$193,413
Total Assets
$126,470
Net Assets
$125,890
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
Jaime Koppel
Phone
6468202322
Tax Period
2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

BILINGUAL EDUCATION FOR CENTRAL AMERICA, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $303K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $109K, a strong 36% operating margin.

Mission

Bilingual Education for Central America exists to promote cultural exchange and affordable bilingual education. Our volunteer-driven bilingual school model creates an environment in which Central American students learn from dedicated volunteer teachers, and those volunteers learn from the community in which they are immersed.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $158,629 Revenue: $0

General Program: BECA recruits, trains and supports English-speaking volunteer teachers to staff a network of community-run bilingual schools in Honduras serving low-income individuals. In 2020, BECA...

Read more

General Program: BECA recruits, trains and supports English-speaking volunteer teachers to staff a network of community-run bilingual schools in Honduras serving low-income individuals. In 2020, BECA provided a high-quality bilingual education to over 650 students and supported 33 volunteer teachers. BECA was incorporated in 2002, is recognized as a 501(c)3 and serves disadvantaged students at our partner schools San Jeronimo Bilingual School in Cofradia, Honduras and Santa Monica Bilingual School in nearby Vida Nueva, Honduras. Additionally, BECA operates a school in Macuelizo in conjunction with Amigos de Jesus, which is a Catholic charity based in Malvern, PA. The BECA model is built on a partnership among Hondurans committed to high-quality, progressive education and dedicated volunteer teachers from Honduras, North America, and around the globe. The partnership results in a high-quality bilingual education that is accessible to all members of the community and a transformative experience for our volunteers. Note that while BECA does not include in-kind labor donated by our volunteers in this filing, the estimated value of such labor is approximately $1 million (40,000+ hours).

Program 2
Expenses: $14,195 Revenue: $27,175

Community Care: COVID-19 and the associated strict lockdowns have had a significant impact on Honduras. This crisis was exacerbated by two hurricanes, Eta and Iota, which hit Honduras in the fall of...

Read more

Community Care: COVID-19 and the associated strict lockdowns have had a significant impact on Honduras. This crisis was exacerbated by two hurricanes, Eta and Iota, which hit Honduras in the fall of 2020. In response to both COVID-19 and the hurricanes, BECA launched a Community Care Fund to support community members most affected by these crises. Through this fund, BECA primarily provided food staples and related essentials, tuition relief for families, and financial support for community members whose property was damaged by the hurricanes.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,991 Revenue: $1,885

BECA Bachillerato Program (BBP): Provides selected graduating 9th grade students from San Jeronimo Bilingual School and Santa Monica Bilingual School with a scholarship to continue their education at...

Read more

BECA Bachillerato Program (BBP): Provides selected graduating 9th grade students from San Jeronimo Bilingual School and Santa Monica Bilingual School with a scholarship to continue their education at a bilingual high school. In 2020, BECA supported four student scholarships to attend bilingual high schools.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $302,643
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $302,643

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $18,186
Salaries & Benefits $47,552
Fundraising Expenses $3,286
Program Expenses $176,815
Other Expenses $127,675
TOTAL EXPENSES $193,413

Year-over-Year Comparison

2020 2019 Change
Revenue $302,643 $233,817 +0.3%
Expenses $193,413 $265,679 -0.3%
Net Income $109,230 $-31,862 -4.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
33

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$17,277
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Monique Turner CEO (thru 03/2020) 40
Officer
$17,277 $0 $17,277
Jaime Koppel Chairperson 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Adam Wozniak Treasurer 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Buttram Board Member 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth McDermott Board Member 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frances Talavera Board Member (thru 5/2020) 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2020 $302,643 $193,413 $126,470 $109,230
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in New York Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare BILINGUAL EDUCATION FOR CENTRAL AMERICA with other nonprofits in New York and across the country.