Civic Intelligence

Growing Curiosity

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 47-2471565

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 07, 2024

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

84th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

20th percentile

-19%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$33,179

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.3% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-71%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

38th percentile

-5.4%

Faster revenue growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Flat

$12,771

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

$10,411

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Flat

$2,360

Flat from 2023

Revenue

Flat

$163,117

Flat from 2023

Expenses

Flat

$194,313

Flat from 2023

Net Income

Flat

-$31,196

Flat from 2023

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: $2,360Net Assets 2023: $10,4112023Assets 2023: $12,771Liabilities 2023: $2,3602023Assets 2024: $20,560Liabilities 2024: $2,083Net Assets 2024: $18,4772024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$12,771
Liabilities$2,360
Net Assets$10,411

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 2023: $163,117Expenses 2023: $194,313Net Income 2023: -$31,1962023Revenue 2024: $194,817Expenses 2024: $193,095Net Income 2024: $1,7222024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$163,117
Expenses$194,313
Net Income-$31,196
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 7, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$163,117
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$150,729
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
BREANA SYLVESTERSchool DirectorFT$33,179-$33,179
JESSICA GREERTreasurer-$0--
REBEKAH GALLOWAYPresident-$0--
LAURA ANNALORATreasurer-$0--
ABBEY PELOSISecretary-$0--
JOSEPHINA CIENFUEGODirector-$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
2024-11-07
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: 2.

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

Description: office supplies. Amount: 17,227. Description: bank/cc fees. Amount: 3,740. Description: payroll taxes. Amount: 12,169. Description: other expenses. Amount: 1,053. Description: insurance. Amount: 6,527. Description: marketing. Amount: 434. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 41,150.

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

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

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

Description: payroll liabilities. Beg. Of year amount: 2,119. End of year amount: 2,360.

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