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Growing Curiosity

990EZ • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 47-2471565

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Nov 12, 2023

9000 Georgian DriveAustin, TX 78753

(512) 243-6924

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

54th percentile

7.4%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$37,387

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.7% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

74th percentile

24%

Faster asset growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

61st percentile

24%

Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Up

$43,726

Up $8,359 (+24%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$41,607

Up $12,797 (+44%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$2,119

Down $4,438 (-68%) from 2021

Revenue

Up

$172,500

Up $33,275 (+24%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$159,703

Up $52,100 (+48%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$12,797

Down $18,825 (-60%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2021: $35,367Liabilities 2021: $6,557Net Assets 2021: $28,8102021Assets 2022: $43,726Liabilities 2022: $2,119Net Assets 2022: $41,6072022Assets 2023: $12,771Liabilities 2023: $2,3602023Assets 2024: $20,560Liabilities 2024: $2,083Net Assets 2024: $18,4772024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$43,726
Liabilities$2,119
Net Assets$41,607

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2021: $139,225Expenses 2021: $107,603Net Income 2021: $31,6222021Revenue 2022: $172,500Expenses 2022: $159,703Net Income 2022: $12,7972022Revenue 2023: $163,117Expenses 2023: $194,313Net Income 2023: -$31,1962023Revenue 2024: $194,817Expenses 2024: $193,095Net Income 2024: $1,7222024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$172,500
Expenses$159,703
Net Income$12,797
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 12, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$172,500
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission is to provide an affordable quality montessori preschool program with a focus on physical and social development, anti-bias education, and an appreciation for nature.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
GROWING CURIOSITY IS A MONTESSORI PROGRAM FOR AGES 3-6 WHERE CHILDREN HAVE OWNERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR HELPING TO CARE FOR THE SCHOOL GARDENS, EQUIPMENT, CLASSROOM, AND OF COURSE, TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. THE CURRICULUM PREPARES CHILDREN FOR LATER SCHOOL AND LIFE.$0$145,767
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
BREANA SYLVESTERSchool DirectorFT$37,387-$37,387
JESSICA GREERTreasurer-$0--
REBEKAH GALLOWAYPresident-$0--
LAURA ANNALORATreasurer-$0--
ABBEY PELOSISecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Growing Curiosity
EIN
47-2471565
Phone
5122436924
Address
9000 GEORGIAN DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX 78753

Signing Officer

Name
Breana Sylvester
Title
School Director
Phone
5122436924
Signed
2023-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Avenson Hamann Cpas Llp
Address
7421 BURNET ROAD 522, AUSTIN, TX 78757
Preparer
Catherine Avenson
Phone
5126939131
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income

Description: interest income. Amount: 1.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: office supplies. Amount: 10,546. Description: bank/cc fees. Amount: 3,249. Description: payroll taxes. Amount: 5,922. Description: other expenses. Amount: 1,352. Description: insurance. Amount: 6,242. Description: payroll fees. Amount: 1,327. Description: shelving. Amount: 2,230. Description: small furniture. Amount: 6,677. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 37,545.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: accounts receivable. Beg. Of year amount: 10,022. End of year amount: 37.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: payroll liabilities. Beg. Of year amount: 6,557. End of year amount: 2,119.

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