2025-10-28T13:40:44-05:00 2024-12-31 840884124 BiggsKofford PC 1975 Research Pkwy Suite 255 Colorado Springs CO 80920 990 2024-01-01 990392254 The English Advantage Mexico ENGL 7202314483 11798 E Oswego St Englewood CO 80112 William Sullivan CFO 7202314483 2025-10-27 1 1 Bret Wichert CPA P00576888 7195799090 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Shane Farmer 11798 E Oswego St Englewood CO 80112 1962462 0 X www.theenglishadvantage.org X 2024 CO The English Advantage ("TEA") is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to serve poor, distressed, and underprivileged populations in the United States and abroad by providing accessible, high-quality English language instruction. Through live, in-person and virtual programs led by native English-speaking teachersbacked by a research-driven curriculum, relational learning opportunities, and partnerships with local nonprofits. TEA empowers children, adults, and entire families with the linguistic skills they need to improve academic success and economic earning potential. 6 0 0 0 0 0 1962462 0 0 0 1962462 316452 0 0 0 0 172495 488947 1473515 2668232 1144192 1524040 X The English Advantage ("TEA") is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to serve poor, distressed, and underprivileged populations in the United States and abroad by providing accessible, high-quality English language instruction. Through live, in-person and virtual programs led by native English-speaking teachersbacked by a research-driven curriculum, relational learning opportunities, and partnerships with local nonprofits. TEA empowers children, adults, and entire families with the linguistic skills they need to improve academic success and economic earning potential. 0 0 449118 316452 The English Advantage ("TEA") is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to serve poor, distressed, and underprivileged populations in the United States and abroad by providing accessible, high-quality English language instruction. Through live, in-person and virtual programs led by native English-speaking teachers backed by a research-driven curriculum, relational learning opportunities, and partnerships with local nonprofits. 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No tax accrual for uncertain tax positions has been recorded as management believes there are no uncertain tax positions for the Organization. 1 South America 1 3 Grants to fund construction. 316452 1 3 0 0 1 3 316452 0 316452 South America To fund construction. 316452 Wire 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: 1. Pre-Award Due Diligence - Partner Vetting: Conduct background checks and financial reviews of all international subrecipients or implementing partners. - Capacity Assessment: Review partner's financial management systems, internal controls, and prior grant performance. - Risk Assessment: Identify country-specific risks (political instability, currency controls, corruption indices) and adjust oversight accordingly. 2. Agreement and Compliance - Grant Agreements: Include detailed terms on allowable costs, reporting frequency, procurement rules, and audit rights. - Compliance Standards: Require adherence to both U.S. funder regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance if federal funds) and host-country laws. - Currency and Banking Controls: Specify approved banks and require funds to be kept in separate, auditable accounts. 3. Disbursement Controls - Staged Funding: Release funds in tranches linked to milestones or deliverables. - Dual Authorization: Require joint approval (local and U.S.-based) for withdrawals or large expenditures. - Documentation: Insist on receipts, invoices, and procurement records for all expenses. 4. Financial Monitoring - Regular Financial Reports: Require monthly or quarterly financial statements translated into English (if necessary) with local currency to USD reconciliations. - Budget Variance Analysis: Compare actual vs. budgeted expenses and require justifications for variances. - Bank Reconciliations: Ensure timely reconciliations reviewed by both local finance staff and U.S.-based grant managers. 5. Programmatic Monitoring - Performance Reports: Collect narrative reports on activities, outputs, and outcomes tied to budget use. - Site Visits: Conduct periodic in-person or virtual site visits to verify activities and review source documents. - Independent Verification: Use third-party monitors or auditors in high-risk regions. 6. Audit & Accountability - Annual External Audits: Require audits of foreign subrecipients conducted by local licensed auditors under international standards. - Desk Reviews: U.S. headquarters finance staff conduct document reviews and transaction testing remotely. - Corrective Action Plans: If irregularities are found, require remedial steps and monitor their implementation. 7. Training & Capacity Building - Financial Management Training: Provide partners with training on grant compliance, reporting standards, and fraud prevention. - Ongoing Communication: Hold regular check-ins via video call or email to clarify requirements and reinforce accountability. 8. Fraud Prevention & Reporting - Whistleblower Mechanisms: Provide safe channels for staff or beneficiaries to report misuse of funds. - Zero-Tolerance Policy: Clearly communicate that fraud, bribery, or misuse leads to termination of the grant and possible legal action. Part I, line 3: Accural basis of accounting. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Shane E Farmer President 0 246220 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36784 0 283004 0 0 Rebekah H Layton Vice President 0 125584 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 63333 0 188917 0 0 Isaac McBeth Secretary 0 132011 0 0 0 0 0 7856 0 38895 0 178762 0 0 Shane E Farmer President To fund foreign operations. X 300000 296105 0 1 1 Brandon Grissom Director To fund foreign operations. X 323400 313902 0 1 1 Rebekah H Layton Vice President To fund foreign operations. X 240000 240000 0 1 1 Kevin Ross Director To fund foreign operations. X 300000 294185 0 1 1 1144192 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The sole member of the Corporation is Church of the Front Range d/b/a Revolution Church. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The Member shall have exclusive authority to elect and remove directors of the Corporation, with or without cause. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8a Meetings held or written actions undertaken by the governing body were not documented. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b Meetings held or written actions undertaken by each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body were not documented. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Management will review the 990 before it's filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization's governing documents and financial statements are made available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Foreign currency translation gain 50,525. Church of the Front Range dba Revolution Church 11798 E Oswego St Englewood CO 80112 854119692 Religious ministry CO 501(c)(3) Line 1 0 LVI-TEA-MEXICO Calle Naranjo 34 Santa Maria La Ribera Cuauhtemoc MX Opearting English school MX Silbent SA 1 Silbent SA Calle Naranjo 34 Santa Maria La Ribera Cuauhtemoc MX Residential Building Construction MX The English Advantage Mexico C 125230 1449613 0.99000 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Church of the Front Range dba Revolution Church C 1624969 Cash received Silbent SA B 313452 Cash paid