Civic Intelligence

Texas Foundation for Education Rights Inc

EIN 88-1298317 • 501(c)3 • Dallas, TX

Profile

To provide families with an alternative to failing public schools and allow children to achieve their full potential and thrive in adulthood, regardless of their background.

14185 Dallas Pkwy 1150Dallas, TX 75254

educationrights.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.55x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

6th percentile

-219%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-98%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-58%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Down

$6,994

Down $307,109 (-98%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$10,850

Up $10,480 (+2832%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$3,856

Down $317,589 (-101%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$145,000

Down $200,000 (-58%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$462,589

Up $214,018 (+86%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$317,589

Down $414,018 (-429%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth11th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2022: $217,767Liabilities 2022: $463Net Assets 2022: $217,3042022Assets 2023: $314,103Liabilities 2023: $370Net Assets 2023: $313,7332023Assets 2024: $6,994Liabilities 2024: $10,850Net Assets 2024: -$3,8562024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$6,994
Liabilities$10,850
Net Assets-$3,856
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KRevenue 2022: $285,000Expenses 2022: $67,696Net Income 2022: $217,3042022Revenue 2023: $345,000Expenses 2023: $248,571Net Income 2023: $96,4292023Revenue 2024: $145,000Expenses 2024: $462,589Net Income 2024: -$317,5892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$145,000
Expenses$462,589
Net Income-$317,589
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$6,994
Liabilities
$10,850
Net assets
-$3,856
Revenue
$145,000
Expenses
$462,589
Net income
-$317,589
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.11$0.04$1.45$4.63$3.18
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.14$0.00$3.14$3.45$2.49$0.96
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.18$0.00$2.17$2.85$0.68$2.17
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 1, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$145,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide families with an alternative to failing public schools and allow children to achieve their full potential and thrive in adulthood, regardless of their background.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
IN 2024, THE TEXAS FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION RIGHTS (TFER) EMBARKED ON AN IMPACTFUL JOURNEY TO FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT THAT UPLIFTS STUDENTS FROM DISADVANTAGED ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. RECOGNIZING THE CRITICAL ROLE THAT EDUCATION PLAYS IN BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, WE LAUNCHED SEVERAL INITIATIVES AIMED AT PROVIDING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS.-$323,856
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MONTGOMERY BENNETTDirector-$0--
PHILIP AARON HARRISDirector-$0--
SARAH ZUBIATE BENNETTDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Texas Foundation for Education
EIN
88-1298317
Phone
9729802700
Address
14185 DALLAS PKWY 1150, DALLAS, TX 75254

Signing Officer

Name
Philip Aaron Harris
Title
Director
Signed
2025-08-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Address
200 E Front St Suite 200, Arlington, TX 76011
Preparer
Carroll Elizabeth Arnott
Phone
8176498083
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1

“MISCELLANEOUS $3040”

Other Expenses.2

“Dues & subscriptions $1922”

Other Expenses.3

“BANK CHARGES $206”

Other Expenses.4

“WEB/SW DEVELOPMENT $23”

Other Assets.1005

“Accounts Receivable - Beginning $1822 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $370 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $10850”

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