2023-03-28T14:50:24-05:00 2022-06-30 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2021-07-01 820946654 Good Reason Houston Inc GOOD 8474315800 8 Greenway Plaza 900 Houston TX 77046 Cary Wright CEO 8474315800 2023-03-28 1 Cary Wright 999009999 Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 3 AAL1 IAL1 2021 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Cary Wright 8 Greenway Plaza 900 Houston TX 77046 12441249 0 X www.goodreasonhouston.org X 2017 TX Good Reason Houston partners 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. 18 18 24 145 0 0 9926565 12187941 442757 236596 1304 16712 0 0 10370626 12441249 1632082 1842160 0 0 4104797 3310130 190517 78462 769237 5793574 5097734 11720970 10328486 -1350344 2112763 13517642 15216184 1114164 699943 12403478 14516241 X Good Reason Houston's mission is to increase the number of students learning in great schools today and thriving in the workforce tomorrow. 0 0 5865868 1321750 236596 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. 1240134 211785 Advance Equitable Access partners with schools and colleges to improve student access and enrollment from Pre-K to college. Good Reason Houston aims to increase the number of children attending Pre-K to ensure every child starts elementary school ready to learn. Additionally, Good Reason Houston seeks to increase access to information that enables families to determine "best fit" schools. Lastly, Good Reason Houston aims to increase FAFSA completion rates as well as expand college Promise programs in order to reduce barriers to college enrollment. 872202 128125 Expand Educator Pipeline works to ensure every school is filled with game-changing educators. Through developing new teacher and principal pipelines and identifying and supporting partnerships with high quality professional development providers, Good Reason Houston aims to improve teacher and principal preparation and on-going support to increase their impact on students across Houston. 858279 180500 Engage Families and Communities seeks to ensure family and community voices and needs are at the center of all district and school improvements. To better understand parent perspectives, Good Reason Houston interviews and surveys parents and community members as well as conveys their sentiments to education decision-makers. Good Reason Houston also partners with other organizations to fuel community advocates who demand high-quality schools. 858279 180500 8836483 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 28 0 1 24 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Faria Dhamani 7139936226 8 Greenway Plaza 900 Houston TX 77046 Scott McClelland Chair 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Peter Rodriguez Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Harvey Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Chris Barbic Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ann Barnes Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Adeeb Barqawi Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Doug Foshee Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Hall Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Kinder Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Postl Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Manolo Sanchez Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Shaddix Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sebastien Solar Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ann Stern Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bobby Tudor Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jose Villarreal Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Todd Williams Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Darryl Wilson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alexandra Hales Elizondo CEO 40.00 X 281492 0 18353 Delicia Jones through 052022 Chief Strategy, Investment Officer 40.00 X 231838 0 7829 Ashley Cash COO 40.00 X 184134 0 8183 Cary Wright Chief External Affairs Officer 40.00 X 223183 0 6068 Faria Dhamani External Partnership Mg Director 40.00 X 138632 0 8183 Courtney Isaak District Support Mg Director 40.00 X 131666 0 7451 Meron Tekle Emerging School Support Mg Director 40.00 X 127028 0 7051 Michelle Hester Director of Finance 40.00 X 111273 0 15638 Rebecca Dray District Support Mg Director 40.00 X 109779 0 8232 1539025 0 86988 9 0 1 0 Kitamba Inc 300 Broadacres Dr Ste 150 Bloomfield NJ 07003 School performance study 680127 Instruction Partners 604 Gallatin Ave Ste 202 Nashville TN 37206 District services 404292 Ampersand Education LLC 100 Grand Ave 2202 Oakland CA 94612 Consulting 379705 TNTP 500 7th Ave 8th Floor New York NY 10018 Literacy, Fellowship consulting 275022 PowerSchool 150 Parkshore Dr Folsom CA 95630 Consulting 219196 9 539165 11648776 946728 12187941 District service fees 611710 236596 236596 236596 16712 16712 12441249 236596 0 16712 1842160 1842160 1006889 669171 190613 147105 1850306 1283361 203682 363263 241270 165333 31269 44668 211665 144677 29072 37916 3032 700 2332 36610 36610 30000 30000 78462 78462 942523 877813 63950 760 345837 335581 5675 4581 76669 47168 26956 2545 228613 161816 33906 32891 13669 9675 2027 1967 173564 85371 68752 19441 120520 85306 17874 17340 4074 2884 604 586 Program contract servic 3036127 3036127 Equipment & maintenance 86496 59340 9444 17712 10328486 8836483 722766 769237 218586 364384 11332811 12756480 1062275 1401174 23438 69926 216543 80752 752960 230704 642777 522256 21212 21212 13517642 15216184 228109 274045 135000 886055 290898 1114164 699943 X 10343205 12775282 2060273 1740959 12403478 14516241 13517642 15216184 2112763 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 8718333 10515501 8009026 9926565 12187941 49357366 8718333 10515501 8009026 9926565 12187941 49357366 33726693 15630673 8510 26199 90184 1304 16712 142909 49500275 775709 0.31580 0.25380 X Based on the information set forth below, Good Reason Houston believes it qualifies as a publicly supported charity described in IRC 509(a)(1) pursuant to the facts and circumstances test found in Treasury Regulation 1.170A-9(e)(3). Percentage of Financial Support: Good Reason has increased its public support percentage every year since inception, and its public support percentage stands at 31.58% for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Good Reason is reasonably certain it will exceed the 33 1/3% public support percentage in the upcoming 2022-2023 fiscal year. Active Fundraising Efforts: The original creation of Good Reason Houston was made possible by large donations from two significant donors in its first few years. Since then, Good Reason has conducted a continuous and bona fide fundraising program designed to attract new and additional public and governmental support. In the past two years, Good Reason has invested more staff and financial resources in its development program in order to expand and diversify its funding base. Representative Governing Body: Good Reason's board of directors is comprised of 19 members representing a diverse group of community organizations and businesses, all of whom are passionate about improving education in the greater Houston area. Sources of Support: Good Reason receives grants from an ever-expanding donor base including individuals, foundations, companies and governmental agencies. Constant improvements to the development strategy are made in order to attract new and additional public support. Program Availability and General Public Participation: Good Reason seeks to serve the 500,000 children attending school in Houston's urban core which includes nine Independent School Districts, two major charter school networks, and 33 standalone charter schools in Harris County where at least 70% of children are economically disadvantaged. Our mission is to increase the number of students learning in great public schools, and we believe district partnerships are the key to achieving this mission. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 30000 0 0 30000 0 Part II-B, Line 1: Good Reason Houston hires a consultant to support and advocate for public policies that create conditions for our schools and children to succeed. Activities include monitoring and advocating for public policy measures at relevant levels of government, serving as the liaison between elected officials and Good Reason Houston, and participating in various nonprofit coalitions. 624358 191266 433092 128602 39438 89164 522256 Deferred lease expense 290898 290898 12900749 459500 459500 12441249 0 12441249 10787986 459500 459500 10328486 0 10328486 X X X X 1 Pellowe Consulting 6169 Marquita Ave Dallas TX 75214 Consulting 0 1317790 72712 1245078 AB Data 3131 Eastside St Ste 100 Houston TX 77098 Consulting 0 0 5750 0 1317790 78462 1245078 TX 1 Aldine ISD 2520 W Thorne Blvd Houston TX 77073 746001110 Govt 271755 0 District transformation Alief ISD PO Box 68 Alief TX 77411 746000019 Govt 6720 0 District transformation Spring ISD 16717 Ella Blvd Houston TX 77090 746002339 Govt 15000 0 Equitable access HISD 4400 West 18th St Houston TX 77092 746001255 Govt 180500 0 District transformation Klein ISD 7200 Spring Cypress Rd Klein TX 77379 746002337 Govt 80000 0 District transformation Etoile Academy Inc 6648 Hornwood Dr Houston TX 77074 814291553 501(c)(3) 70000 0 District transformation The Beta Foundation 9701 Almeda Genoa Houston TX 77075 453019142 501(c)(3) 70000 0 District transformation YES Prep Public Schools 5455 South Loop East Houston TX 77033 760563835 501(c)(3) 200000 0 District transformation Elevate Collegiate Inc 2410 Hamilton St Houston TX 77004 832848652 501(c)(3) 159200 0 District transformation Reve Prep Charter School PO Box 450165 Houston TX 77245 822809171 501(c)(3) 165000 0 District transformation Tejano Center for Community Concerns (Raul Yzaguirre Schools) 2950 Broadway Houston TX 77035 760377101 501(c)(3) 55000 0 District transformation San Jacinto College 4624 Fairmont Pkwy 212 Houston TX 77504 746028285 Govt 100000 0 District transformation KIPP Texas Inc 10711 Kipp Way St Houston TX 77099 010639602 501(c)(3) 265000 0 District transformation Eight Million Stories PO Box 10557 Houston TX 77002 463716567 501(c)(3) 120000 0 District transformation Empower Schools 9 Menlo St Boston MA 02135 043534001 501(c)(3) 75000 0 District transformation 15 Part I, Line 2: Grants are awarded based on application, merit and/or alignment with Good Reason Houston's mission. Grantees share interim and/or financial reports including use of funds and outcomes. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Alexandra Hales Elizondo CEO 281492 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18353 0 299845 0 0 0 Delicia Jones through 052022 Chief Strategy, Investment Officer 231838 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7829 0 239667 0 0 0 Cary Wright Chief External Affairs Officer 223183 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6068 0 229251 0 0 0 Ashley Cash COO 184134 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8183 0 192317 0 0 0 X 1 946728 FMV 0 1 1 Part I, Line 32b: A third-party broker is used to sell securities immediately after receipt. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The Executive Committee has the authority of the Board of Directors in the management of Good Reason Houston (except as proscribed by law, the Bylaws, or by resolution of the Board of Directors) with respect to urgent matters that arise between Board meetings. All members of the Executive Committee must be current members of the Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee must consist of at least three members. The Board Chair, Past Board Chair, Vice Board Chair, and the Officers that are Directors are members of the Executive Committee. Chairs of all committees will be members of the Executive Committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 In FY21-22, Good Reason Houston amended its bylaws to clarify what actions may be taken by Directors without a meeting. Also, Board Committee Chair terms were limited to three one-year terms at the discretion of the Board Chair. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Finance & Audit Committee and the CEO review Form 990. A copy is provided to the governing body before it is signed and filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board members are required to annually sign a conflict of interest policy and declare any conflicts at that time. In addition, Board members should declare any conflicts as they arise throughout the year. Top officials and key employees must sign the conflict of interest form as well. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The CEO receives annual salary adjustments based on compensation studies prepared and updated by a compensation consultant every 3-5 years. The CEO's salary changes are approved by the Executive Committee. Good Reason Houston also utilizes this compensation consultant every 3-5 years to prepare and update a compensation study to determine the compensation of other officers and key employees. All annual salary adjustments are informed by the compensation study. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 These documents will be provided upon request from appropriate organizations and individuals.