CATHOLIC LITERARY ARTS

EIN: 833297591 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$187,228
Total Expenses
$184,309
Total Assets
$184,261
Net Assets
$134,582
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
SARAH CORTEZ
Phone
7135249404
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CATHOLIC LITERARY ARTS, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $187K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

Catholic Literary Arts encourages ongoing growth in literary, artistic, and spiritual development of artists and writers so that the Cultural Patrimony and rich treasures of the Catholic Church may be more perfectly explored and used to draw all peoples to God.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $56,294 Revenue: $96,710

Fearless Catholic Writing Camp is an immersive and intense classroom expeience where students in grades 3-12 learn practical, concrete writing skillls . CLA served 157 students with final readings...

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Fearless Catholic Writing Camp is an immersive and intense classroom expeience where students in grades 3-12 learn practical, concrete writing skillls . CLA served 157 students with final readings for over 500 atendees and published an anthology of each students best work of the week with scholarships awarded to over 76 attendees (or 48% of total attendees). 16 faculty, 5 desk staff, 3 supervisors, and 10 volunteers.

Program 2
Expenses: $10,485 Revenue: $11,125

In-Person programs provided opportunities for the reading public to interact with contemporary authors and editors. These events also allow editors to encourage young writers, provide reading...

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In-Person programs provided opportunities for the reading public to interact with contemporary authors and editors. These events also allow editors to encourage young writers, provide reading guidance, and be a living testament to the value of the intellectual and writing life. The largest in-person event brought approximately 500 people to a lecture and book-signing. Smaller events provided a chance to meet local authors and create community through fellowship and shared interests.

Program 3
Expenses: $9,331 Revenue: $20,055

Todays virtual class environment is exciting, fast-growing and popular for adult learning. CLA provides three semesters of virtual programming with teachers and presenters able to join students and...

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Todays virtual class environment is exciting, fast-growing and popular for adult learning. CLA provides three semesters of virtual programming with teachers and presenters able to join students and listeners worldwide. CLA served 253 students, with scholarships awarded to 18 for a value of $1,598.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $46,188
Program Service Revenue $129,143
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $11,897
TOTAL REVENUE $187,228

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $30,628
Salaries & Benefits $46,407
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $97,970
Other Expenses $107,274
TOTAL EXPENSES $184,309

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $187,228 $180,217 +0.0%
Expenses $184,309 $143,426 +0.3%
Net Income $2,919 $36,791 -0.9%
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
6
Volunteers
70

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
$22,100
Total Directors
5
$9,900
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARAH CORTEZ PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER 60.00
Officer
$19,500 $0 $19,500
GONZALO A RAMOS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 5.00
Director
$6,500 $0 $6,500
MARIA K ILLICH SECRETARY 5.00
Officer
$2,600 $0 $2,600
LESLEY CLINTON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$2,000 $0 $2,000
MATTHEW BOYLESTON MEMBER 0.30
Director
$1,400 $0 $1,400
PAUL FELIX CHAPLAIN 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRAN PETERSON MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY W MASSEY Jr CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
GABINO CORTEZ TREASURER 10.00
Officer
$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 $187,228 $184,309 $184,261 $2,919
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