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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1427847

GUANACASTE LITERACY

Also known as OPENING MINDS LATIN AMERICA

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · AUSTIN, TX 78704

Financials

$105K$102K2023$112K$114K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GUANACASTE LITERACY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$112,019$113,609-$1,590$17,627$0$17,627
December 31, 2023990-EZ$104,975$102,126$2,849$20,455$1,238$19,217
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$103,397
Program service revenue
$57
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$8,565
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$56,170
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$15,640
Occupancy
$6,211
Printing, publications and postage
$299
Other expenses
$35,289
Program services (functional)
$42,412

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$20,455
Total assets, end of year
$17,627
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$17,627
Cash, savings and investments
$17,627
Gross receipts
$112,019

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Meradith LeebrickBoard President1$0
Drew RaglandVice President1$0
Charlotte SchmidlappSecretary1$0
Dan SineBoard Member0$0
Craig ThatcherBoard Member0$0
Miguel PoyastroBoard Member0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Meradith LeebrickBoard President3$0
Drew RaglandVice President1$0
Charlotte SchmidlappSecretary1$0
Dan SineBoard Member0$0
Craig ThatcherBoard Member0$0
Miguel PoyastroBoard Member0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2108 LA CASA DR, AUSTIN, TX 78704-4723
In care of
% MERADITH LEEBRICK
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
3310 Crosspark, Houston TX 77007
Signed the 990-EZ
Meradith Leebrick, 0
Phone
(000) 000-0000

Mission

Our vision is to create thriving economically stable communities We strive to accomplish this vision via our mission to empower individuals from ruralunderserved communities to develop the skills they need to seize educational opportunities for themselves and their families Programs are thoughtfully developed to address the unique education and community development needs where we work The comprehensive approach to community-based education focuses on youth development adult education womens empowerment and community development

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Youth Programming English classes We offer free after school English classes to elementary school children Our curriculum is based on the public schools English program so that we can help our students perform better in school while also improving their pronunciation and reading and writing skills Our teaching philosophy is to incorporate games art music and experiential learning into the classes as much as possible Programming for teens we focus on promoting leadership development healthy lifestyles and enthusiasm for education We offer bi-monthly interactive and fun activities including career development talks by local professionals sporting tournaments and workshops on leading a healthy lifestyle
    Expenses $41,509 · grants $41,447
  • Adult programming English classes A strong command of the English language is important We help local adults improve their language skills through conversational private and vocational English classes Womens projects focus on self-esteem personal growth economic empowerment and health and wellness Our womens programming changes throughout the year but some of our most successful womens projects have included self-defense workshops arts and crafts classes baking and cooking a sewing training and community exercise courses
    Expenses $903

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for GUANACASTE LITERACY

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
27-1427847
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$17,627
Income (IRS master file)
$112,019

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2018
Posted by the IRS
August 13, 2018
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2018

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$112,019$113,609$17,627XML
990-EZDecember 2023$104,975$102,126$20,455XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2014December 31, 2014≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-1427847).

Questions about GUANACASTE LITERACY

What is the EIN of GUANACASTE LITERACY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GUANACASTE LITERACY is 27-1427847.
Is GUANACASTE LITERACY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2018 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2018.
Are donations to GUANACASTE LITERACY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GUANACASTE LITERACY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GUANACASTE LITERACY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GUANACASTE LITERACY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of GUANACASTE LITERACY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GUANACASTE LITERACY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $112,019, expenses of $113,609 and total assets of $17,627 at year end.

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