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Cec Foundation

EIN 81-3895701 • 501(c)3 • Houston, TX

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Bringing the message of hope, comfort and encouragement to people through sharing of the gospel;thereby givingtoward humanitarian efforts

8623 Hemlock Hill DriveHouston, TX 77083
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

19th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-99%

Higher net margin than 3% 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

5th percentile

-43%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

134%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$1,748,244

Down $1,323,206 (-43%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,748,244

Down $1,323,206 (-43%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$1,342,543

Up $767,835 (+134%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$2,665,750

Up $2,045,930 (+330%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$1,323,207

Down $1,278,095 (-2833%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $111,2142016Assets 2017: $1,035,789Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,035,7892017Assets 2018: $655,903Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $655,9032018Assets 2019: $434,805Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $434,8052019Assets 2020: $1,647,024Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,647,0242020Assets 2021: $2,762,943Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $2,762,9432021Assets 2022: $3,116,562Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $3,116,5622022Assets 2023: $3,071,450Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $3,071,4502023Assets 2024: $1,748,244Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,748,2442024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,748,244
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,748,244

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0M-$2.0MRevenue 2016: $111,226Expenses 2016: $12Net Income 2016: $111,2142016Revenue 2017: $1,003,537Expenses 2017: $77,962Net Income 2017: $925,5752017Revenue 2018: $1,037,392Expenses 2018: $1,416,018Net Income 2018: -$378,6262018Revenue 2019: $528,304Expenses 2019: $755,931Net Income 2019: -$227,6272019Revenue 2020: $1,351,468Expenses 2020: $139,249Net Income 2020: $1,212,2192020Revenue 2021: $1,378,709Expenses 2021: $1,225,475Net Income 2021: $153,2342021Revenue 2022: $944,562Expenses 2022: $590,943Net Income 2022: $353,6192022Revenue 2023: $574,708Expenses 2023: $619,820Net Income 2023: -$45,1122023Revenue 2024: $1,342,543Expenses 2024: $2,665,750Net Income 2024: -$1,323,2072024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,342,543
Expenses$2,665,750
Net Income-$1,323,207

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,342,543
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Bringing the message of hope, comfort and encouragement to people through sharing of the gospel;thereby givingtoward humanitarian efforts

Bringing message of hope, comfort and encouragement to people through sharing of the gospel of christ and charity

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,971,451$1,648,244▼ $1,323,207
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$100,000$100,000→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$3,071,451$1,748,244▼ $1,323,207
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,071,451$1,748,244▼ $1,323,207
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,071,451$1,748,244▼ $1,323,207
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,071,451$1,748,244▼ $1,323,207

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$100,000--
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,341,933
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$610
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,341,933
Change in Net Assets
$-1,323,207
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,665,750
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses---$1,521,500
Advertising---$1,140,000
Office Expenses---$4,250
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$2,665,750
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
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
Yes
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cec Foundation
EIN
81-3895701
Phone
8023302814
Address
8623 HEMLOCK HILL DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77083

Signing Officer

Name
Cynthia Emmanuels
Title
Director
Phone
8023302814
Signed
2025-10-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Cynthia Emmanuels
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Xpress Services
Address
3480 S CARRIER PKWY STE 185, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052
Preparer
Olufemi J Adu
Phone
9722640277
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 - Supplemental Information

The organization is the media arm of christ embassy church

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