Liabilities / Assets
56th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
57th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
51st percentile
Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
79th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
55th percentile
Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
68th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$186,587
Up $6,929 (+3.9%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up$186,587
Up $6,929 (+3.9%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Revenue And Expenses
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
Historical Trend
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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
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Filings
Displayed 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