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Citizens' Environmental Coalition Educational Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 74-1692204

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 23, 2020

Organization Profilewww. CECHOUSTON.org
P O Box 702Houston, TX 77001-0702

(713) 524-4232

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

9th percentile

-42%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-70%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Down

$279,946

Down $44,252 (-14%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$268,399

Down $48,805 (-15%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$11,547

Up $4,553 (+65%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Down

$116,131

Down $274,168 (-70%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$164,936

Up $40,741 (+33%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$48,805

Down $314,909 (-118%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $96,159Liabilities 2010: $4,801Net Assets 2010: $91,3582010Assets 2011: $41,965Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $41,9652011Assets 2012: $43,486Liabilities 2012: $469Net Assets 2012: $43,0172012Assets 2013: $47,761Liabilities 2013: $1,000Net Assets 2013: $46,7612013Assets 2014: $41,293Liabilities 2014: $1,430Net Assets 2014: $39,8632014Assets 2015: $71,090Liabilities 2015: $2,166Net Assets 2015: $68,9242015Assets 2016: $57,075Liabilities 2016: $6,397Net Assets 2016: $50,6782016Assets 2017: $52,783Liabilities 2017: $1,681Net Assets 2017: $51,1022017Assets 2018: $324,198Liabilities 2018: $6,994Net Assets 2018: $317,2042018Assets 2019: $279,946Liabilities 2019: $11,547Net Assets 2019: $268,3992019Assets 2020: $227,275Liabilities 2020: $43,423Net Assets 2020: $183,8522020Assets 2021: $180,280Liabilities 2021: $28,231Net Assets 2021: $152,0492021Assets 2022: $57,509Liabilities 2022: $7,453Net Assets 2022: $50,0562022Assets 2023: $53,207Liabilities 2023: $5,812Net Assets 2023: $47,3952023Assets 2024: $44,499Liabilities 2024: $1,456Net Assets 2024: $43,0432024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$279,946
Liabilities$11,547
Net Assets$268,399
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $89,1952010Expenses 2011: $87,5432011Expenses 2012: $79,8012012Revenue 2013: $95,592Expenses 2013: $91,848Net Income 2013: $3,7442013Revenue 2014: $118,697Expenses 2014: $125,595Net Income 2014: -$6,8982014Revenue 2015: $111,972Expenses 2015: $112,972Net Income 2015: -$1,0002015Revenue 2016: $108,586Expenses 2016: $127,116Net Income 2016: -$18,5302016Revenue 2017: $125,133Expenses 2017: $124,709Net Income 2017: $4242017Revenue 2018: $390,299Expenses 2018: $124,195Net Income 2018: $266,1042018Revenue 2019: $116,131Expenses 2019: $164,936Net Income 2019: -$48,8052019Revenue 2020: $175,707Expenses 2020: $260,254Net Income 2020: -$84,5472020Revenue 2021: $189,932Expenses 2021: $221,736Net Income 2021: -$31,8042021Revenue 2022: $212,712Expenses 2022: $314,705Net Income 2022: -$101,9932022Revenue 2023: $56,012Expenses 2023: $58,673Net Income 2023: -$2,6612023Revenue 2024: $72,476Expenses 2024: $76,828Net Income 2024: -$4,3522024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$116,131
Expenses$164,936
Net Income-$48,805
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 23, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$116,131
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The CEC's mission is to foster education, dialogue and collaboration on environmental issues in the Houston/Gulf Coast region. We do this through publications and events.

The CEC's mission is to foster education, dialogue and collaboration on environmental issues in the Houston/Gulf Coast region.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$165,773$136,537▼ $29,236
Accounts Receivable$113,525$119,450▲ $5,925
Pledges and Grants Receivable$40,000$20,000▼ $20,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$600$2,524▲ $1,924
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,300$1,435▼ $2,865
Total Assets$324,198$279,946▼ $44,252
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,994$11,547▲ $4,553
Total Liabilities$6,994$11,547▲ $4,553
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$222,500$195,391▼ $27,109
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$94,704$73,008▼ $21,696
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$317,204$268,399▼ $48,805
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$324,198$279,946▼ $44,252

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,435$32,271$33,706
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Alex ChuaPresident
Bruce BodsonDirector
Jessica Wilt-NavasDirector
Katie DonovanDirector
Yvonne HarrisDirector
Rachel PowersExecutive Director
Oscar GilPrincipal Officer
Sarah MorathSecretary
Maurilio Flores SanchezTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$88,320
Program Service Revenue
$27,811
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$81,920
Change in Net Assets
$-48,805
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$83,031
Other Expenses$81,905
Total Fundraising Expense$9,370
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$40,967$4,848$1,435$47,250
Other Salaries and Wages$25,988$3,076$910$29,974
Occupancy$8,736$1,032$306$10,074
Payroll Taxes$5,050$583$174$5,807
Fees for Services Accounting$0$4,929$0$4,929
Office Expenses$749$2,142$53$2,944
Depreciation Depletion$2,292$458$115$2,865
Fees for Services Management$0$550$1,500$2,050
Other Expenses$25$1,051$769$1,845
Insurance$310$1,235$0$1,545
Travel$571$59$0$630
Total Functional Expenses$130,663$24,903$9,370$164,936
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Citizens' Environmental Coalition Educational Fund
EIN
74-1692204
Phone
7135244232
Address
P O Box 702, Houston, TX 77001-0702

Signing Officer

Name
Oscar Gil
Title
Principal Officer
Phone
7135244232
Signed
2020-11-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Oscar Gil
Formed
1971
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
300

Preparer

Firm
Susan S Greenwade CPA
Address
12814 Regal Pine Lane, Houston, TX 77070
Preparer
Susan S Greenwade CPA
Phone
2819558083
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 7B

“The organization has members, who serve as directors of the board.”

Pt VI, Line 7A

“The board of directors approves member organizations, who may vote on the dissolution and/or merger of the organization as most amendments to the certificate of formation.”

Pt VI, Line 7B

“The board of directors approves member organizations, who may vote on the dissolution and/or merger of the organization and most amendments to the certificate of formation.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The board of directors reviews form 990 and may provide comments before submission, then releases it to the public at large.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“The board of directors of CEC checks on compliance with the conflict of interest policy at board meetings and at annual board orientation.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The board of directors meets at least annually to evaluate the peformance of its members and of its executive director. The board of directors elects & votes on a new board annually.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“The board of directors meets at least annually to evaluate the performance of its members and of its executive director.”

Pt III, Line 3

“CEC hired an employee to implement the enviromental education progran, and consequently, CEC increased related program services.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“See miscellanous statements for additional 50788. 7700. 15150.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0"Environmental Education "CEC's newest program connects formal and informal educators to increase the quality and quanity of education that is both specific and relevant to the greater Houston/Gulf Coast region. Many local formal and informal, have expressed an interst in teaching about the Greater Houston environment's challenges and its many resources, yet they often teach about other places for due to lack of local knowledge and materials. CEC's education program provide resources to teach about the climate, bayous, sea turtles, water and air quality, prairie chickens and prairies, climate change and nature in our backyard. In 2019 Q3, CEC hired an environmental education specialist to manage this program.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Publications: The CEC manages three websites, four newsletters, and 11 social media channels. These publications all provide information about CEC's activities as well as opportunities to engage with other environmental organizations and issues. Popular content includes information about activites of local environmental organizations, opportunities for public comment, green jobs, green grants, legislative news, local environmental headlines, and the most comprehensive calendar of environmental events in the region. CEC also provides content for specific audiences including educators, green film aficionados and fans of Earth Day. CEC's three websites--cechouston.org, earthdayhouston.org and hereinhouston.org-- attracted 95,000 visits in 2019, an increase of 14% compared to 2018. CEC's newsletters--the weekly Environmental News Update (published in varing forms since 1971), environmental education, green films and EarthDay-- had 5,200 subscribers at the end of 2019: and increase of 11% compared to 2018. The number of followers on CEC's 11 social media channels also increased by about 11% over the course of the year.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization has members, who serve as directors of the board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The board of directors approves member organizations, who may vote on the dissolution and/or merger of the organization as most amendments to the certificate of formation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The board of directors approves member organizations, who may vote on the dissolution and/or merger of the organization and most amendments to the certificate of formation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The board of directors reviews form 990 and may provide comments before submission, then releases it to the public at large.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The board of directors of CEC checks on compliance with the conflict of interest policy at board meetings and at annual board orientation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The board of directors meets at least annually to evaluate the peformance of its members and of its executive director. The board of directors elects & votes on a new board annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The board of directors meets at least annually to evaluate the performance of its members and of its executive director.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7CEC hired an employee to implement the enviromental education progran, and consequently, CEC increased related program services.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8See miscellanous statements for additional 50788. 7700. 15150.
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$279,946
Liabilities
$11,547
Net assets
$268,399
Revenue
$116,131
Expenses
$164,936
Net income
-$48,805
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.01$0.43$0.72$0.77$0.04
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.53$0.06$0.47$0.56$0.59$0.03
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.58$0.07$0.50$2.13$3.15$1.02
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.80$0.28$1.52$1.90$2.22$0.32
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.27$0.43$1.84$1.76$2.60$0.85
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.80$0.12$2.68$1.16$1.65$0.49
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.24$0.07$3.17$3.90$1.24$2.66
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.53$0.02$0.51$1.25$1.25$0.00
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.57$0.06$0.51$1.09$1.27$0.19
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.02$0.69$1.12$1.13$0.01
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.41$0.01$0.40$1.19$1.26$0.07
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.01$0.47$0.96$0.92$0.04
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.43$0.00$0.43$0.80
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.42$0.00$0.42$0.88
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.96$0.05$0.91$0.89
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