Civic Intelligence

Guanacaste Literacy

EIN 27-1427847 • 501(c)3 • Austin, TX

Profile

Our vision is to create thriving economically stable communities We strive to accomplish this vision via our mission to empower individuals from ruralunderserved communities to develop the skills they need to seize educational opportunities for themselves and their families Programs are thoughtfully developed to address the unique education and community development needs where we work The comprehensive approach to community-based education focuses on youth development adult education womens empowerment and community development

2108 LA Casa DrAustin, TX 78704

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

36th percentile

-5.2%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

26th percentile

-27%

Faster asset growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

35%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Down

$17,627

Down $2,828 (-14%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $1,238 (-100%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$17,627

Down $1,590 (-8.3%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$112,019

Up $7,044 (+6.7%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$113,609

Up $11,483 (+11%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$1,590

Down $4,439 (-156%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth26th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KAssets 2018: $14,606Liabilities 2018: $14,606Net Assets 2018: -$4,7912018Assets 2019: $24,155Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $24,1552019Assets 2020: $17,762Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $17,7622020Assets 2021: $22,666Liabilities 2021: $105Net Assets 2021: $22,5612021Assets 2022: $16,471Liabilities 2022: $103Net Assets 2022: $16,3682022Assets 2023: $20,455Liabilities 2023: $1,238Net Assets 2023: $19,2172023Assets 2024: $17,627Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $17,6272024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$17,627
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$17,627
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2018: $91,808Expenses 2018: $96,599Net Income 2018: -$4,7912018Revenue 2019: $116,940Expenses 2019: $105,887Net Income 2019: $11,0532019Revenue 2020: $101,806Expenses 2020: $108,199Net Income 2020: -$6,3932020Revenue 2021: $88,245Expenses 2021: $83,446Net Income 2021: $4,7992021Revenue 2022: $119,451Expenses 2022: $125,644Net Income 2022: -$6,1932022Revenue 2023: $104,975Expenses 2023: $102,126Net Income 2023: $2,8492023Revenue 2024: $112,019Expenses 2024: $113,609Net Income 2024: -$1,5902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$112,019
Expenses$113,609
Net Income-$1,590
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$17,627
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$17,627
Revenue
$112,019
Expenses
$113,609
Net income
-$1,590
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.18$1.12$1.14$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.01$0.19$1.05$1.02$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.00$0.16$1.19$1.26$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.00$0.23$0.88$0.83$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.18$1.02$1.08$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$1.17$1.06$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.15$0.05$0.92$0.97$0.05
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Feb 26, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$112,019
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our vision is to create thriving economically stable communities We strive to accomplish this vision via our mission to empower individuals from underserved communities to develop the skills they need to seize educational opportunities

Our vision is to create thriving economically stable communities We strive to accomplish this vision via our mission to empower individuals from ruralunderserved communities to develop the skills they need to seize educational opportunities for themselves and their families Programs are thoughtfully developed to address the unique education and community development needs where we work The comprehensive approach to community-based education focuses on youth development adult education womens empowerment and community development

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Youth Programming English classes We offer free after school English classes to elementary school children Our curriculum is based on the public schools English program so that we can help our students perform better in school while also improving their pronunciation and reading and writing skills Our teaching philosophy is to incorporate games art music and experiential learning into the classes as much as possible Programming for teens we focus on promoting leadership development healthy lifestyles and enthusiasm for education We offer bi-monthly interactive and fun activities including career development talks by local professionals sporting tournaments and workshops on leading a healthy lifestyle$41,447$41,509
Adult programming English classes A strong command of the English language is important We help local adults improve their language skills through conversational private and vocational English classes Womens projects focus on self-esteem personal growth economic empowerment and health and wellness Our womens programming changes throughout the year but some of our most successful womens projects have included self-defense workshops arts and crafts classes baking and cooking a sewing training and community exercise courses-$903
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Meradith LeebrickBoard President-$0--
Drew RaglandVice President-$0--
Charlotte SchmidlappSecretary-$0--
Dan SineBoard Member-$0--
Craig ThatcherBoard Member-$0--
Miguel PoyastroBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Guanacaste Literacy
EIN
27-1427847
Phone
0000000000
Address
2108 LA CASA DR, AUSTIN, TX 78704

Signing Officer

Name
Meradith Leebrick
Title
0
Phone
0000000000
Signed
2025-02-26
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Schedule O:

“Part 1.16 Other expenses = $35,289; Accounting and Banking: $1812 Legal and Audit: $856 Marketing and Fundraising: $11,992 Misc Program (key copies, volunteer housing and appreciation, bank reconciliation, team meetings): $5154 Insurance: $133 Tech Center: $197 Womens Program: $33; Youth Program: $13375; Adult program: $870; Office supplies and software: $498; Highschool program: $339 Community programs: $30 Part 2.26 total liabilities 2023 = accounts payable $1238”

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