Civic Intelligence

Catholic Literary Arts

EIN 83-3297591 • 501(c)3 • Houston, TX

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Growth in Catholic literary works

2505 Driscoll StHouston, TX 77019

catholicliteraryarts.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

50th percentile

1.6%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$19,500

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

84th percentile

42%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

3.9%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Up

$184,261

Up $54,230 (+42%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$49,679

Up $44,836 (+926%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$134,582

Up $9,394 (+7.5%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue88th percentileNet Margin50th percentile

Revenue

Up

$187,228

Up $7,011 (+3.9%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$184,309

Up $40,883 (+29%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$2,919

Down $33,872 (-92%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $55,673Liabilities 2021: $3,230Net Assets 2021: $52,4432021Assets 2022: $92,377Liabilities 2022: $3,980Net Assets 2022: $88,3972022Assets 2023: $130,031Liabilities 2023: $4,843Net Assets 2023: $125,1882023Assets 2024: $184,261Liabilities 2024: $49,679Net Assets 2024: $134,5822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$184,261
Liabilities$49,679
Net Assets$134,582
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth58th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2021: $76,113Expenses 2021: $34,324Net Income 2021: $41,7892021Revenue 2022: $94,741Expenses 2022: $58,787Net Income 2022: $35,9542022Revenue 2023: $180,217Expenses 2023: $143,426Net Income 2023: $36,7912023Revenue 2024: $187,228Expenses 2024: $184,309Net Income 2024: $2,9192024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$187,228
Expenses$184,309
Net Income$2,919
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$184,261
Liabilities
$49,679
Net assets
$134,582
Revenue
$187,228
Expenses
$184,309
Net income
$2,919
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.84$0.50$1.35$1.87$1.84$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.05$1.25$1.80$1.43$0.37
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.04$0.88$0.95$0.59$0.36
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.03$0.52$0.76$0.34$0.42
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$211,228
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Growth in Catholic literary works

Catholic Literary Arts encourages ongoing growth in literary, artistic, and spiritual development of artists and writers so that the Cultural Patrimony and rich treasures of the Catholic Church may be more perfectly explored and used to draw all peoples to God.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$128,052$181,590▲ $53,538
Loans From Officers Directors$3,200$3,200→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$164$1,850▲ $1,686
Inventories for Sale or Use$1,410$821▼ $589
Accounts Receivable$405--
Total Assets$130,031$184,261▲ $54,230
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$43,400-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,006$2,316▲ $1,310
Other Liabilities$637$763▲ $126
Total Liabilities$4,843$49,679▲ $44,836
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$124,438$128,357▲ $3,919
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$750$6,225▲ $5,475
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$125,188$134,582▲ $9,394
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$130,031$184,261▲ $54,230
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sarah CortezPresident and FounderFT$19,500$19,500
Gonzalo a RamosDirector of MarketingPT$6,500$6,500
Maria K IllichSecretaryPT$2,600$2,600
Lesley ClintonMember-$2,000$2,000
Matthew BoylestonMember-$1,400$1,400

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
LARRY W MASSEY JrChairman of the Board
Paul FelixChaplain
Fran PetersonMember
Gabino CortezTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$46,188
Program Service Revenue
$129,143
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$11,897
All Other Contributions
$30,628
Change in Net Assets
$2,919
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$107,274
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$46,407
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$30,628
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$39,598$22,336-$61,934
Grants to Domestic Individuals$30,628--$30,628
Other Salaries and Wages-$23,208-$23,208
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$19,500-$19,500
All Other Expenses$13,782$599-$14,381
Occupancy$5,000--$5,000
Office Expenses$879$4,024-$4,903
Information Technology$4,200$165-$4,365
Payroll Taxes-$3,699-$3,699
Advertising$49$3,270-$3,319
Conferences and Meetings-$2,826-$2,826
Travel$2,645--$2,645
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,628-$2,628
Insurance-$1,012-$1,012
Other Expenses$358$283-$641
Fees for Services Legal$134--$134
Total Functional Expenses$97,970$86,339$0$184,309
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$30,783
Fundraising Direct Expenses$24,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Dinner Party$43,753$43,753$4,277$39,476
Total Events$43,753$43,753$24,000$19,753
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$3,200$3,200→ $0
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll tax liabilities$763
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The completed form 990 is reviewed by the President and Chairman of the Board.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“In the case of a conflict of interest, a board member is not allowed to vote and must disclose the conflict of interest beforehand.”

Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18

“All interested parties are encouraged to request a copy of the Form 990 from the organization itself or access a free copy on www.guidestar.org.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“All interested parties are encouraged to request a copy of governing documents from the organization.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Catholic Literary Arts
EIN
83-3297591
In Care Of
% SARAH CORTEZ
Phone
7135249404
Address
2505 Driscoll St, Houston, TX 77019

Signing Officer

Name
Sarah Cortez
Title
President and Founder
Phone
7135249404
Signed
2025-06-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sarah Cortez
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
6
Volunteers
70

Preparer

Firm
Pickett Financial PLLC
Address
142 S Cochrans Green Cir, Spring, TX 77381
Preparer
Audrey Pickett
Phone
8324594275
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“Temporarily restricted net assets of $6,225 for Summer Writing Camp.”

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Other fees for service expenses of $39,598 pertaining to Program Services were amounts paid to independent contractors who served as faculty and staff for the various programs hosted by Catholic Literary Arts. Examples include faculty and staff for the Catholic Writing Program, judges for writing contests, and authors who critiqued work of students in virtual classes.Other fees for services of $22,336 pertaining to Management and General were amounts paid to authors who critiqued work of students who gained access to such authors through membership status with the organization.”

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“Other expenses of $13,782 pertaining to Program Services is broken down as follows:Honorariums: $10,605Meals: $2,190Awards to contest winners: $987Other expenses of $22,044 pertaining to Fundraising is broken down as follows:Catering for annual fundraiser: $19,573Books gifted to table sponsors: $1,821Honorarium: $500other $150”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Todays virtual class environment is exciting, fast-growing and popular for adult learning. CLA provides three semesters of virtual programming with teachers and presenters able to join students and listeners worldwide. CLA served 253 students, with scholarships awarded to 18 for a value of $1,598.
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