CITIZENS FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENC… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MERRITT KENNEDY

Phone

3615635159

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CITIZENS FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE INC, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $2.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,933,282 Revenue: $645,045

CEE WORKS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL AND JOB ATTAINMENT. CEE SERVES AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THE REGIONAL P-16 COUNCIL AND AN EDUCATION AND CAREER RESOURCE CENTER. CEE SEEKS...

CEE WORKS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL AND JOB ATTAINMENT. CEE SERVES AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THE REGIONAL P-16 COUNCIL AND AN EDUCATION AND CAREER RESOURCE CENTER. CEE SEEKS GRANTS AND FUNDING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS ACTIVITIES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SEMINARS, PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDING EDUCATION AND CAREER INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY.

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Trantor Score

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

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,336,594

Program Service Revenue $645,045

Investment Income $11,536

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,993,175

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,000

Salaries & Benefits $1,681,373

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,969,789

Other Expenses $504,879

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,201,252

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,993,175	$1,971,767	+0.0%
Expenses	$2,201,252	$1,495,340	+0.5%
Net Income	$-208,077	$476,427	-1.4%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

$51,443

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANN VLACH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$51,443	$0	$51,443
MERRITT KENNEDY	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARGARET DECHANT	BOARD VICE-CHAIR	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DR WAYNE KELLY	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
EMILY MARTINEZ	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JANET CUNNINGHAM	FORMER DIRECTOR	20.00		$59,925	$0	$59,925
JEFFREY WEST	FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00		$81,115	$0	$81,115

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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,993,175	$2,201,252	$1,639,780	$-208,077
2022	$1,971,767	$1,495,340	$1,172,712	$476,427
2021	$1,081,165	$815,502	$689,060	$265,663
2020	$610,856	$417,221	$431,844	$193,635

CITIZENS FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE INC