Good Reason Houston Inc

The information for Good Reason Houston Inc is as of the organization's most recent filing in June '22. This organization is located in Houston, TX. It has been in existence for 5 years, following its founding in 2017.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

Good Reason Houston Inc is an organization focused on education, with an NTEE code of B03. The "B" indicates that it falls under the major classification of Education, while the "03" signifies its minor classification as Professional Societies & Associations. This means that Good Reason Houston Inc is a learned society or professional council that brings together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education field. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it is categorized under the C Section Code 3, which encompasses Religious, Educational, Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Testing for Public Safety, to Foster National or International Amateur Sports Competition, or Prevention of Cruelty to Children or Animals Organizations. The mission of Good Reason Houston Inc is to partner with local school districts to drive district transformation, expand educator pipelines, advance equitable access to great schools, and engage families and communities in the design of solutions that best fit their children's needs.

Program Areas

Program Area 1: Accelerate District Transformation analyzes student achievement data, consults national research, and studies outcomes from evidence-based practice. Using this information, Good Reason Houston partners with independent school districts and public charter school districts to improve existing schools, support the introduction of new school models, and provide strategic consulting to district leadership teams with the aim of increasing the number of A&B schools in their districts.

Program Area 2: The program area focuses on advancing equitable access to education by partnering with schools and colleges to improve student access and enrollment from pre-K to college. Good Reason Houston's goals include increasing the number of children attending pre-K to ensure they start elementary school ready to learn, increasing access to information for families to determine the best-fit schools, and increasing FAFSA completion rates. The program also aims to expand college promise programs to reduce barriers to college enrollment.

Program Area 3: The organization's program area focuses on expanding the educator pipeline to ensure that every school is filled with game-changing educators. Their efforts involve developing new teacher and principal pipelines, as well as identifying and supporting partnerships with high-quality professional development providers. The goal of Good Reason Houston is to enhance teacher and principal preparation and ongoing support, ultimately increasing their impact on students throughout Houston.

Program Area 4: The Engage Families and Communities program seeks to prioritize the voices and needs of families and communities in all district and school improvements. Good Reason Houston conducts interviews and surveys with parents and community members to better understand their perspectives and conveys their sentiments to education decision-makers. Additionally, Good Reason Houston collaborates with other organizations to support community advocates who advocate for high-quality schools.

Organization Staffing

Good Reason Houston Inc is run by Alexandra Hales Elizondo, who is the CEO. The organization has 24 employees, of whom 9 are paid more than $100k per year. Supporting the paid staff are 145 volunteers.

Board Governance

Good Reason Houston Inc, a non-profit organization, appears to be well-governed based on the provided information. The organization has a total of 18 voting members, all of whom are independent, indicating a diverse and unbiased decision-making process. This ensures that the organization's interests are prioritized over individual agendas. The absence of potential conflicts of interest further reinforces the organization's commitment to transparency and ethical practices. The fact that the organization has not delegated management to an outside firm suggests that it maintains control over its operations and decision-making processes. This allows for a more direct and accountable governance structure. Additionally, the documentation of both board and committee meetings indicates a commitment to record-keeping and transparency, ensuring that important discussions and decisions are well-documented and accessible to all stakeholders. The presence of various policies, such as a conflict of interest policy, whistleblower policy, and document retention policy, further demonstrates the organization's commitment to ethical practices and accountability. These policies help prevent and address any potential conflicts or misconduct, ensuring that the organization's resources and reputation are protected. The organization's practice of substantiating and reviewing leadership and officer's salaries also indicates a commitment to fair compensation practices. Furthermore, the organization's practice of providing copies of the 990 tax form to the board prior to filing showcases a commitment to financial transparency and accountability. This allows board members to review and assess the organization's financial health and compliance before it is submitted to the relevant authorities. Overall, Good Reason Houston Inc appears to be well-governed, with a strong focus on transparency, accountability, and ethical practices. The organization's commitment to documentation, policies, and financial transparency ensures that it operates in the best interest of its mission and stakeholders.

Grant History

Our dataset includes three years of grant history for Good Reason Houston Inc. In those three years, they have awarded a total of 61 grants, with an average check size of $163,863. All of these grants were awarded in the Education sector. The organization primarily awards grants in the state of Texas, with 60 grants awarded there. They have also awarded one grant in the state of Massachusetts.

Organization Growth

Good Reason Houston Inc has experienced significant growth over the given time period. Contributions & Grants Received increased from $8.8M in 2018 to $12.2M in 2021, indicating an increase in support and funding. Investment Income also saw growth, increasing from $8.5K in 2018 to $16.7K in 2021. Total Revenue showed a substantial increase, rising from $8.8M in 2018 to $12.4M in 2021. Employee Salaries increased significantly from $191.2K in 2018 to $4.1M in 2021, suggesting an expansion in staff. The organization's Total Expenses also grew from $2.1M in 2018 to $10.3M in 2021, indicating increased operational costs. Additionally, the number of Total Employees increased from 11 in 2018 to 24 in 2021, and Total Volunteers increased from 12 in 2018 to 145 in 2021. These increases in both employees and volunteers further demonstrate the growth of Good Reason Houston Inc.