Civic Intelligence

Better Business Bureau Foundation

EIN 74-2843049 • 501(c)3 • El Paso, TX

Profile

To provide honesty and integrity in the market place through voluntary cooperation of the businesses and education of consumers.

550 Paisano DriveEl Paso, TX 79901

www.elpaso.bbb.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

1.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

0.93x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

29th percentile

-5.9%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$81,121

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-7.5%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-29%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets94th percentile

Assets

Down

$567,483

Down $45,772 (-7.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$595,848

Down $7,654 (-1.3%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$28,365

Down $38,118 (-391%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue92nd percentileNet Margin29th percentile

Revenue

Down

$642,118

Down $266,760 (-29%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$680,236

Down $167,962 (-20%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$38,118

Down $98,798 (-163%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth24th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2010: $17,065Liabilities 2010: $50,644Net Assets 2010: -$33,5792010Assets 2011: $37,683Liabilities 2011: $56,234Net Assets 2011: -$18,5512011Assets 2012: $528,662Liabilities 2012: $504,857Net Assets 2012: $23,8052012Assets 2013: $529,345Liabilities 2013: $514,118Net Assets 2013: $15,2272013Assets 2014: $540,050Liabilities 2014: $527,402Net Assets 2014: $12,6482014Assets 2015: $545,626Liabilities 2015: $545,159Net Assets 2015: $4672015Assets 2016: $529,595Liabilities 2016: $556,938Net Assets 2016: -$27,3432016Assets 2017: $520,977Liabilities 2017: $553,572Net Assets 2017: -$32,5952017Assets 2018: $553,196Liabilities 2018: $564,953Net Assets 2018: -$11,7572018Assets 2019: $571,038Liabilities 2019: $573,139Net Assets 2019: -$2,1012019Assets 2020: $665,108Liabilities 2020: $644,462Net Assets 2020: $20,6462020Assets 2021: $670,677Liabilities 2021: $701,227Net Assets 2021: -$30,5502021Assets 2022: $677,127Liabilities 2022: $728,054Net Assets 2022: -$50,9272022Assets 2023: $613,255Liabilities 2023: $603,502Net Assets 2023: $9,7532023Assets 2024: $567,483Liabilities 2024: $595,848Net Assets 2024: -$28,3652024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$567,483
Liabilities$595,848
Net Assets-$28,365
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $28,711Expenses 2010: $58,363Net Income 2010: -$29,6522010Revenue 2011: $101,365Expenses 2011: $86,337Net Income 2011: $15,0282011Expenses 2012: $107,6732012Revenue 2013: $108,881Expenses 2013: $117,459Net Income 2013: -$8,5782013Revenue 2014: $85,527Expenses 2014: $88,106Net Income 2014: -$2,5792014Revenue 2015: $93,125Expenses 2015: $105,306Net Income 2015: -$12,1812015Revenue 2016: $108,311Expenses 2016: $136,121Net Income 2016: -$27,8102016Revenue 2017: $127,793Expenses 2017: $133,045Net Income 2017: -$5,2522017Revenue 2018: $114,621Expenses 2018: $93,783Net Income 2018: $20,8382018Revenue 2019: $109,571Expenses 2019: $99,915Net Income 2019: $9,6562019Revenue 2020: $989,021Expenses 2020: $966,274Net Income 2020: $22,7472020Revenue 2021: $469,943Expenses 2021: $521,139Net Income 2021: -$51,1962021Revenue 2022: $418,616Expenses 2022: $438,993Net Income 2022: -$20,3772022Revenue 2023: $908,878Expenses 2023: $848,198Net Income 2023: $60,6802023Revenue 2024: $642,118Expenses 2024: $680,236Net Income 2024: -$38,1182024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$642,118
Expenses$680,236
Net Income-$38,118
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$567,483
Liabilities
$595,848
Net assets
-$28,365
Revenue
$642,118
Expenses
$680,236
Net income
-$38,118
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.67$5.96$0.28$6.42$6.80$0.38
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.13$6.04$0.10$9.09$8.48$0.61
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.77$7.28$0.51$4.19$4.39$0.20
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.71$7.01$0.31$4.70$5.21$0.51
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.65$6.44$0.21$9.89$9.66$0.23
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.71$5.73$0.02$1.10$1.00$0.10
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.53$5.65$0.12$1.15$0.94$0.21
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.21$5.54$0.33$1.28$1.33$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.30$5.57$0.27$1.08$1.36$0.28
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.46$5.45$0.00$0.93$1.05$0.12
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.40$5.27$0.13$0.86$0.88$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.29$5.14$0.15$1.09$1.17$0.09
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.29$5.05$0.24$1.08
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.38$0.56$0.19$1.01$0.86$0.15
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.17$0.51$0.34$0.29$0.58$0.30
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$663,626
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide honesty and integrity in the market place through voluntary cooperation of the businesses and education of consumers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$505,697$497,197▼ $8,500
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$107,558$70,286▼ $37,272
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$613,255$567,483▼ $45,772
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$535,054$562,962▲ $27,908
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$68,448$32,886▼ $35,562
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$0→ $0
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$603,502$595,848▼ $7,654
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$9,753$-28,365▼ $38,118
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$9,753$-28,365▼ $38,118
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$613,255$567,483▼ $45,772

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$292,500-$292,500
Buildings$203,978$85,183$289,161
Equipment$719$60,859$61,578
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Marybeth StevensExecutive DirectorPT$20,280$60,841$81,121
Elizabeth TerrazasExecutive DirectorPT$14,231$42,692$56,923

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Marina ArdovinoChair
Lee ChayesPast Chair
Raul GomezVice Chair
Margie AguilarSecretary
Sean IhornTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$607,368
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$34,750
All Other Contributions
$6,109
Change in Net Assets
$-38,118
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$593,069
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$87,167
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$519,178$29,236-$548,414
Other Salaries and Wages$30,992$21,664$0$52,656
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$29,334$5,177$0$34,511
Fees for Services Accounting$0$8,412$0$8,412
Interest$0$3,141$0$3,141
Office Expenses$1,253$487$0$1,740
Conferences and Meetings$0$931$0$931
Other Expenses$327$36-$363
Total Functional Expenses$603,395$76,841$0$680,236
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Better Business B$562,962
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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, Part VI, Line 11B - Form 990 Review Process

“The treasurer reviews the form 990 and presents it to the board of directors for review and approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19-other Organization Documents

“All documents are available at the foundation's office upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C - Conflicts of Interest

“Any conflict of interest is brought in front of the board of directors at their monthly meetings.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Business Bureau Foundation
EIN
74-2843049
In Care Of
% ELIZABETH TERRAZAS
Phone
9155770195
Address
550 PAISANO DRIVE, EL PASO, TX 79901

Signing Officer

Name
Marina Ardovinos
Title
Chair
Phone
9155770195
Signed
2025-07-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marina Ardovinos
Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
21

Preparer

Firm
Pena Briones Mcdaniel & Co Pc
Address
4171 N MESA SUITE B-100, EL PASO, TX 79902-1498
Preparer
Rene D Pena CPA
Phone
9155421733
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The financial statements and tax returns are reviewed by the treasurer and presented to the board of directors for review and approval.”

Form 990 Part IX Line 24 - Other Expenses

“Description:computer support total expenses:7894 program services:5684 management and general:2210”

Form 990 Part IX Line 24 - Other Expenses

“Description:economic development total expenses:540520 program services:513494 management and general:27026”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE TREASURER REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND PRESENTS IT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS BROUGHT IN FRONT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THEIR MONTHLY MEETINGS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS ARE REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER AND PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4DESCRIPTION:COMPUTER SUPPORT TOTAL EXPENSES:7894 PROGRAM SERVICES:5684 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:2210
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5DESCRIPTION:ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOTAL EXPENSES:540520 PROGRAM SERVICES:513494 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:27026
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B - FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C - CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES
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