Civic Intelligence

Nicaraguan Education Resource Center

EIN 47-4997229 • 501(c)3 • Oakland, CA

Profile

CREA inspires rural Nicaraguans through literacy and education.

5824 Clover DriveOakland, CA 94618

www.creanicaragua.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

39th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 39% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

50th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

85th percentile

40%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

78th percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

77th percentile

34%

Faster revenue growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$2,927,090

Up $460,080 (+19%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$66,867

Up $14,304 (+27%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$2,860,223

Up $445,776 (+18%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$918,007

Up $232,517 (+34%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$553,854

Up $67,364 (+14%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$364,153

Up $165,153 (+83%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2016: $295,291Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $295,2912016Assets 2017: $602,492Liabilities 2017: $3,053Net Assets 2017: $599,4392017Assets 2018: $853,814Liabilities 2018: $7,681Net Assets 2018: $846,1332018Assets 2019: $958,626Liabilities 2019: $9,819Net Assets 2019: $948,8072019Assets 2020: $1,130,988Liabilities 2020: $25,628Net Assets 2020: $1,105,3602020Assets 2021: $1,722,505Liabilities 2021: $14,813Net Assets 2021: $1,707,6922021Assets 2022: $2,130,657Liabilities 2022: $51,109Net Assets 2022: $2,079,5482022Assets 2023: $2,467,010Liabilities 2023: $52,563Net Assets 2023: $2,414,4472023Assets 2024: $2,927,090Liabilities 2024: $66,867Net Assets 2024: $2,860,2232024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,927,090
Liabilities$66,867
Net Assets$2,860,223

Operations Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2016: $331,072Expenses 2016: $81,698Net Income 2016: $249,3742016Revenue 2017: $442,741Expenses 2017: $138,593Net Income 2017: $304,1482017Revenue 2018: $539,648Expenses 2018: $288,295Net Income 2018: $251,3532018Revenue 2019: $329,074Expenses 2019: $226,400Net Income 2019: $102,6742019Revenue 2020: $420,079Expenses 2020: $263,526Net Income 2020: $156,5532020Revenue 2021: $954,399Expenses 2021: $363,893Net Income 2021: $590,5062021Revenue 2022: $1,039,414Expenses 2022: $500,017Net Income 2022: $539,3972022Revenue 2023: $685,490Expenses 2023: $486,490Net Income 2023: $199,0002023Revenue 2024: $918,007Expenses 2024: $553,854Net Income 2024: $364,1532024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$918,007
Expenses$553,854
Net Income$364,153

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$950,185
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

CREA inspires Nicaraguans to empower themselves and their communities by providing educational resources.

Crea elevates rural nicaraguans and their communities through literacy and learning

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,719,253$2,130,989▲ $411,736
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$465,177$569,421▲ $104,244
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$241,943$180,913▼ $61,030
Accounts Receivable-$3,130-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$2,000-
Total Assets$2,467,010$2,927,090▲ $460,080
Other Assets Total$40,637$40,637→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$52,563$66,867▲ $14,304
Total Liabilities$52,563$66,867▲ $14,304
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,360,176$1,732,795▲ $372,619
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,054,271$1,127,428▲ $73,157
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,414,447$2,860,223▲ $445,776
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,467,010$2,927,090▲ $460,080

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$410,000$66,870$476,870
Other Land Buildings$38,005$83,042$121,047
Land$84,609-$84,609
Equipment$36,807$15,506$52,313
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scott HaggPresident,ch
Gay Su PinnellBoard Member
James ManheimerBoard Member
Tessa GuntherBoard Member
Michelle ChackerianEsecutive Di
Maren BoothbySecretary
John WestonTreasurer
Steve MerrittTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$856,586
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$61,421
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$856,586
Change in Net Assets
$364,153

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded2$32,437Value at Donation Date
Total Noncash Contributions2$32,437-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$358,294
Other Expenses$171,551
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$24,009
Total Fundraising Expense$16,761
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$239,653$7,974$7,974$255,601
Other Employee Benefits$101,371$655$667$102,693
Depreciation Depletion-$33,233-$33,233
Foreign Grants$24,009--$24,009
Office Expenses$11,682$10,916-$22,598
Occupancy$22,380--$22,380
Information Technology$14,356$843$2,105$17,304
Conferences and Meetings$7,530-$5,935$13,465
Travel$10,115--$10,115
Other Expenses$5,202--$5,202
Fees for Services Accounting$2,696$1,830$80$4,606
Insurance-$2,367-$2,367
Fees for Services Legal$1,722$15-$1,737
Total Functional Expenses$479,260$57,833$16,761$553,854
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
24
Spending
$353,122

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Central America & CaribbeanAcademic SuccessAcademic Outreach-14$129,834
Central America & CaribbeanYouth DevelopmentYouth Leadership Dev-3$123,654
Central America & CaribbeanLibrary ServicesCommunity Library17$99,634
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Vehicle Lease Liability$33,000
Nicaraguan Liquidation$28,098
Payroll Liabilities$7,134
Aquindo Owed$-1,365
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

Tessa gunther scott hagg board member pres/chair spouses

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

A complete copy of the 990 in pdf form is emailed to all officers and directors prior to filing with the irs for any questions and review. The executive director and head of administration review the return and discuss it with the return preparer. Executive director presents the return and explains various components with the board and officers. Any questions that she cannot answer are referred to the return preparer for continued discussion.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

Any conflicts brought to the attention of any board member or officer is discussed at a board meeting and the board determines how it is to be redressed.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

Compensation review & approval process - ceo & top management no officer or voting member of the governing body is compensated. Comparability factors are taken into account when staff salaries are set in the budget. The board reviews and approves the budget.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

No officer or voting member of the governing body is compensated. Comparability factors are taken into account when staff salaries are set in the budget. The board reviews and approves the budget.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

Governing documents, policies and financial statements are made available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Nicaraguan Education Resource
EIN
47-4997229
Phone
5105518471
Address
5824 CLOVER DRIVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618
Doing Business As
Dba Crea

Signing Officer

Name
Michelle Chackerian
Title
Esecutive Director
Phone
5105518471
Signed
2025-06-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michelle Chackerian
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
1
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Marjtax Incorporated
Address
3542 FRUITVALE- AVE PMB 227, OAKLAND, CA 94602
Preparer
Marjorie Williams-jones
Phone
5104826204
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part V, Line 4B

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0LIBRARY SERVICES -- THE LIBRARY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUNG LEARNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACCESS TO BOOKS AND PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO TEACH DISCRETE LITERACY SKILLS, PROMOTE READING PROFICIENCY, AND INSPIRE CRITICAL THINKING. CREA ENGAGES PARTICIPANTS IN AGE-APPROPRIATE INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT LITERACY AND PUTS BOOKS INTO THE HANDS OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS, INCLUDING THOSE LIVING IN THE MOST REMOTE AND DIFFICULT TO ACCESS REGIONS OF CREA'S SERVICE AREA THROUGH OUR MOBILE LIBRARY. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT --CREA BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF ITS STAFF IN EVIDENCE-BASED, ENGAGING, RELEVANT, AND CULTURALLY SENSITIVE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND GROWS ITS STAFF KNOWLEDGE THRU PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0THE AGENCY WAS ORIGINALLY ACKNOWLEDGED AS A 501(C)3 AGENCY DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A)(2). DURING 2024, APPLICATION WAS MADE TO IRS REQUESTING RECLASSIFICATION OF FOUNDATION STATUS TO A PUBLIC CHARITY DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 509(A)(1) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI). THE IRS AGREED WITH THIS AND ISSUED A LETTER ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECLASSIFICATION ON NOVEMBER 19, 2024.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A COMPLETE COPY OF THE 990 IN PDF FORM IS EMAILED TO ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS FOR ANY QUESTIONS AND REVIEW. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION REVIEW THE RETURN AND DISCUSS IT WITH THE RETURN PREPARER. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRESENTS THE RETURN AND EXPLAINS VARIOUS COMPONENTS WITH THE BOARD AND OFFICERS. ANY QUESTIONS THAT SHE CANNOT ANSWER ARE REFERRED TO THE RETURN PREPARER FOR CONTINUED DISCUSSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ANY CONFLICTS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF ANY BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER IS DISCUSSED AT A BOARD MEETING AND THE BOARD DETERMINES HOW IT IS TO BE REDRESSED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4COMPENSATION REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS - CEO & TOP MANAGEMENT NO OFFICER OR VOTING MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY IS COMPENSATED. COMPARABILITY FACTORS ARE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN STAFF SALARIES ARE SET IN THE BUDGET. THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE BUDGET.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5NO OFFICER OR VOTING MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY IS COMPENSATED. COMPARABILITY FACTORS ARE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN STAFF SALARIES ARE SET IN THE BUDGET. THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE BUDGET.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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