Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Beacon State Fund
EIN 74-2786655 • 501(c)3 • Austin, TX
Profile
The Beacon State Fund was set up to engage in activities that educate and improve civic participation of Texas citizens by promoting community leadership and volunteerism; by fostering reading and literacy; and by holding one or more conferences annually and periodic seminars or gatherings to discuss, teach, encourage, recognize, or otherwise promote community leadership, volunteerism, reading, and literacy; and to recognize outstanding dedication and contributions to these goals by all Texans, especially by women and particularly women in the public sector.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
61st percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
54th percentile
Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
61st percentile
Faster asset growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
72nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$186,587
Up $6,929 (+3.9%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Up$186,587
Up $6,929 (+3.9%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$178,931
Up $29,679 (+20%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$172,002
Up $24,329 (+16%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$6,929
Up $5,350 (+339%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $186,587
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $186,587
- Revenue
- $178,931
- Expenses
- $172,002
- Net income
- $6,929
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- May 12, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $178,931
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The Beacon State Fund was set up to engage in activities that educate and improve civic participation of Texas citizens by promoting community leadership and volunteerism; by fostering reading and literacy; and by holding one or more conferences annually and periodic seminars or gatherings to discuss, teach, encourage, recognize, or otherwise promote community leadership, volunteerism, reading, and literacy; and to recognize outstanding dedication and contributions to these goals by all Texans, especially by women and particularly women in the public sector.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Luncheon: The Governor's Commission for Women host the Legislative Luncheon each session year. This event provides a unique opportunity to celebrate the leadership, vision, and contributions of women in the Texas Legislature. The luncheon goes beyond celebration, serving as a platform to highlight the pivotal role women legislators play in shaping Texas' future. Through unwavering dedication and service, these leaders address the diverse needs of communities statewide, driving policies that impact the lives of all Texans. | $0 | $135,665 |
| Heart Galleries of Texas Event: The Governor's Commission for Women has been partnering with the Heart Galleries of Texas for over a year to bring visibility to the stories of children in foster care in Texas who are waiting for adoptive families. This special event honors our joint efforts to bring hope and positive permanency to these children. The event will discuss the statewide launch of the Heart Galleries of Texas program, ensuring that every child in foster care in Texas who wants to be featured in a Heart Gallery has that opportunity. The event will benefit all 11 regional Heart Galleries. | $0 | $57,972 |
| Texas Women's Hall of Fame: The Texas Women's Hall of Fame honors the state's most accomplished women in areas such as the arts, science, education, business, community service, health, sports, and more. The Hall of Fame ensures that the achievements and contributions of women across Texas are written into the state's legacy. | $0 | $43,952 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Connett | Secretary | - | $2 | $4 | $6 |
| Lesley Guthrie | Chair | - | $0 | - | - |
| Kori Gough | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Beacon State Fund
- EIN
- 74-2786655
- Phone
- 5124637009
- Address
- PO Box 13354, Austin, TX 78711
Signing Officer
- Name
- Lesley Guthrie
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 5125608793
- Signed
- 2025-05-12
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16
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