Houston A Challenge

EIN: 760513493 501(c)(3)

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$866,652
Total Expenses
$928,463
Total Assets
$1,607,711
Net Assets
$1,568,180
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Thomas Monaghan
Phone
8325199590
Tax Period
2021-07-01 to 2022-06-30

Houston A Challenge, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit that reported $867K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

Houston A+ Challenge's mission is to be a catalyst for change and a model for innovation in education in the Houston area and beyond, to ensure that every student is prepared for post-secondary success.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $592,090 Revenue: $708,892

STRENGTHEN: Advancing best practices through advising, coaching and professional development- Houston A+ works with public schools to strengthen instruction and leadership through consulting...

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STRENGTHEN: Advancing best practices through advising, coaching and professional development- Houston A+ works with public schools to strengthen instruction and leadership through consulting, on-campus coaching, leadership academies, professional development workshops, and more. Rooted in research, guided by best practices and led by a team of in-house subject matter experts, Houston A+ helps today's schools and practitioners meet the diverse needs of Houston area students. Houston A+ consultants and coaches disseminate the knowledge gained by the organization through over 24 years of practice in the city's schools and adjust their solutions to meet the needs of each school, school leader, educator and student.

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

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

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Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $156,752
Program Service Revenue $708,892
Investment Income $1,008
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $866,652

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $816,613
Fundraising Expenses $65,384
Program Expenses $592,090
Other Expenses $111,850
TOTAL EXPENSES $928,463

Year-over-Year Comparison

2021 2020 Change
Revenue $866,652 $770,461 +0.1%
Expenses $928,463 $1,000,452 -0.1%
Net Income $-61,811 $-229,991 -0.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
7
Volunteers
8

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
4
$224,868
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ed Wolff Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rod Paige President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jemery Samuels Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joni Baird Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Barnes Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erica Lee Carter Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allison Esenkova Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heather Golden Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Monaghan Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$204,426 $20,442 $224,868
Erica Milson Coach 40.00
Highest
$103,301 $0 $103,301
Jennifer Mascheck Coach 40.00
Highest
$103,302 $10,330 $113,632
James Dirdent Coach 40.00
Highest
$103,668 $14,169 $117,837
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
2022 $866,652 $928,463 $1,607,711 $-61,811
2022 $141,830 $343,909 No data $-202,079
2021 $770,461 $1,000,452 $1,805,827 $-229,991
2020 $892,477 $1,123,953 $2,052,326 $-231,476
2019 $893,189 $1,263,737 $2,191,119 $-370,548
2018 $1,530,335 $1,753,975 $2,649,987 $-223,640
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