SMARTIE PANTS ACADEMY CENTER HOUSTON
Mission Statement
At Smartie Pants Academy Center, our mission is to provide a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child—regardless of ability—can learn, grow, and shine. We are dedicated to fostering a love of learning through hands-on experiences, individualized instruction, and compassionate support. We believe that all children deserve access to high-quality education and care that meets their unique developmental, social, and emotional needs. Through collaboration with families, educators, and therapists, we strive to build strong foundations for lifelong success, confidence, and independence. Our goal is to empower every child to reach their fullest potential while promoting acceptance, understanding, and inclusion within our classrooms and community.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
Compared with Peers
FY 2024| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
100.0% | 86.3% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 10.4% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
19.2 mo | 8.4 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 1.6% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
100.0% | 96.4% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
0.0% | 7.0% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
7.4% | 8.3% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
37.3% | 2.1% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $510K | $319K | $510K | 100.0% | 5 |
| 2023 | $510K | $297K | $661K | 100.0% | 2 |
| 2022 | $510K | $211K | $449K | 100.0% | 5 |
| 2021 | $388K | $325K | N/A | — | 5 |
| 2020 | $330K | $298K | N/A | — | 5 |
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