Bilingual Education for Central America
Bilingual Education for Central America recruits trains and supports English-speaking volunteer teachers to staff a network of community-run bilingual schools in Honduras that serve more than 500 primarily …
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School Year Program: In 2023 BECA provided a high-quality bilingual education to more than 500 students via our partnerships and intensive ongoing professional development support and training for our teachers. BECA serves financially marginalized students at our partner schools San Jeronimo Bilingual School in Cofradia Honduras and Santa Monica Bilingual School in nearby Vida Nueva Honduras. The BECA model is built on a partnership among Hondurans committed to high-quality progressive education and dedicated volunteer teachers from Honduras North America and around the globe. The partnership results in a high-quality bilingual education that is accessible to all members of the community and a transformative experience for our volunteers. Note that while BECA does not include in-kind labor donated by our volunteers …
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Bilingual Education for Central America recruits trains and supports English-speaking volunteer teachers to staff a network of community-run bilingual schools in Honduras that serve more than 500 primarily low-income students and their families.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBilingual Education for Central America is a registered education nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 522374444. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $194K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bilingual Education for Central America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.
Bilingual Education for Central America is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bilingual Education for Central America has $194K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bilingual Education for Central America is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $194K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bilingual Education for Central America. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Bilingual Education for Central America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 94% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
School Year Program: In 2023 BECA provided a high-quality bilingual education to more than 500 students via our partnerships and intensive ongoing professional development support and training for our teachers. BECA serves financially marginalized students at our partner schools San Jeronimo Bilingual School in Cofradia Honduras and Santa Monica Bilingual School in nearby Vida Nueva Honduras. The BECA model is built on a partnership among Hondurans committed to high-quality progressive education and dedicated volunteer teachers from Honduras North America and around the globe. The partnership results in a high-quality bilingual education that is accessible to all members of the community and a transformative experience for our volunteers. Note that while... Bilingual Education for Central America is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among education charities registered in United States: Bilingual Education for Central America's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $194K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Bilingual Education for Central America are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bilingual Education for Central America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522374444, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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BILINGUAL EDUCATION FOR CENTRAL AMERICA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Bilingual Education for Central America
- What is Bilingual Education for Central America?
- Bilingual Education for Central America is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. School Year Program: In 2023 BECA provided a high-quality bilingual education to more than 500 students via our partnerships and intensive ongoing professional development support and training for our teachers. BECA serves financially marginalized students at our partner schools San Jeronimo Bilingual School in Cofradia Honduras and Santa Monica Bilingual School in nearby Vida Nueva Honduras. The BECA model is built on a partnership among Hondurans committed to high-quality progressive education and dedicated volunteer teachers from Honduras North America and around the globe. The partnership results in a high-quality bilingual education that is accessible to all members of the community and a transformative experience for our volunteers. Note that while BECA does not include in-kind labor donated by our volunteers in this filing the human investment in our work is substantial. BECA Bachillerato High School Program: The BECA Bachillerato Program BBP provides selected graduating 9th grade students from San Jeronimo Bilingual School and Santa Monica Bilingual School with a scholarship to continue their education at a bilingual high school and scaffolded connections and supports throughout their high school experience. In 2023 BECA supported nine student scholars to attend bilingual high schools. Summer Camp: Summer Camp is a summer bridge program for first - sixth grade students from San Jeronimo Bilingual School and Santa Monica Bilingual School. The camp deters summer learning loss provides a safe enriching learning environment with even more individualized attention for students and eases the transition back into school.
- When was Bilingual Education for Central America founded?
- Bilingual Education for Central America was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Bilingual Education for Central America?
- Jaime Koppel serves as Chairperson.
- Where is Bilingual Education for Central America located?
- Headquartered in New York, United States.
- What is Bilingual Education for Central America's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bilingual Education for Central America trustworthy?
- Bilingual Education for Central America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Bilingual Education for Central America's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 522374444.
- What is Bilingual Education for Central America's website?
- http://becaschools.org