Houston A Challenge
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $770.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 12/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 76-0513493
Organization Overview
Houston A Challenge is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Houston A Challenge employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston A Challenge is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Houston A Challenge generated $770.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (18.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A+ DRIVES IMPROVEMENT IN HOUSTON-AREA SCHOOLS IN TWO WAYS. STRENGTHEN: ADVANCING BEST PRACTICES BY ADVISING, COACHING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TEACHERS, SCHOOL LEADERS AND DISTRICTS; AND CONNECT: CONVENING PEOPLE AROUND CHALLENGES AND TRANSFORMATIVE IDEAS IN EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 23 YEARS OF PRACTICE IN THE CITY'S SCHOOLS AND ADJUST THEIR SOLUTIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH SCHOOL, SCHOOL LEADER, EDUCATOR AND STUDENT.DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, SERVICES WERE COMPLETED VIRTUALLY BY COACHES WHILE SCHOOLS REMAINED CLOSED WITH NO IN-PERSON MEETINGS UNTIL AUGUST 2020. ALSO, NO IN-PERSON EVENTS WERE HELD IN 2020 AND 2021.
CONNECT: CONVENING PEOPLE AROUND CURRENT CHALLENGES AND TRANSFORMATIVE IDEAS - HOUSTON A+ CONVENES EDUCATORS AND THOUGHT LEADERS TO LEARN FROM PEERS AND EXPERTS THROUGH A WIDE ARRAY OF PUBLICATIONS AND EVENTS, FOSTERING CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT PUBLIC EDUCATION'S NEEDS, GOALS, TRENDS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS. HOUSTON A+ CALLS TOGETHER CITY LEADERS, PHILANTHROPISTS, RESEARCHERS, POLICY-MAKERS, SCHOOL AND DISTRICT LEADERS, EDUCATORS, AND PARENTS TO DISCUSS AND SOLVE THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES FACED IN EDUCATING APPROXIMATELY 1.2 MILLION STUDENTS ACROSS THE HOUSTON REGION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tom Monaghan Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $210,949 |
Erica Milson Coach | 40 | $109,098 | |
Jennifer Mascheck Coach | 40 | $106,598 | |
James Dirden Coach | 40 | $106,211 | |
Jeremy Samuels Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Wolff Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $138,092 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $76,026 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $214,118 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $555,745 |
| Investment income | $598 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $770,461 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $223,445 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $111,722 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $530,654 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $44,339 |
| Other employee benefits | $23,033 |
| Payroll taxes | $68,767 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,969 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,113 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $24,925 |
| Information technology | $9,443 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,274 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,271 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $108 |
| Insurance | $11,725 |
| All other expenses | $1,386 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,000,452 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $591,855 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,103,859 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $82,292 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,821 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,805,827 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,866 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $134,970 |
| Total liabilities | $175,836 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,579,991 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,805,827 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Houston A Challenge has recieved totaling $55,054.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $25,000 |
Samuels Family Foundation Bellaire, TX PURPOSE: FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | $25,000 |
Houston Endowment Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $4,000 |
Mithoff Family Charitable Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $54 |
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Oklahoma Connections Academy Inc Bartlesville, OK | $2,156,539 | $12,078,246 |
Leadership Prep School Frisco, TX | $24,409,285 | $12,471,078 |
Arkansas Public School Resource Center Inc Little Rock, AR | $6,340,415 | $12,760,504 |
Mission Interests Committee Harrison, AR | $10,271,501 | $13,233,204 |
Texas Tribune Inc Austin, TX | $12,456,170 | $12,467,958 |