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TEXANS CANACADEMIES2018ANNUAL REPORT

Our mission is to provide the highest qualityeducation for all students, especially those who havestruggled in a traditional high school setting, inorder to ensure their economic independence.

WHO WE ARETexans Can Academies is a network of publichigh schools throughout Texas, welcomingstudents ages 14-21 who have struggled intraditional high schools. All campuses acceptstudents throughout the academic year, workingwith each student to understand their personalcircumstances. Students develop reading andthinking skills that promote productivity andeconomic independence. Every student receivespersonal attention from teachers, social workers,and administrators.We give students the opportunity to pursue theirdreams by removing barriers that keep themfrom attaining their education. From clothing,eyeglasses, immunizations, child care for studentparents, or other basic human needs, we providesolutions for our students.Richard MarquezPresident & CEORichard Marquez began what is now a well-roundedcareer in education in 1975 as a middle schoolteacher. Over the past thirty years, he has worked inevery possible area of the education business. As acreative and innovative leader, he has initiated manychanges now considered educational norms.Mr. Marquez joined the Texans Can Academies teamin March 2007. From his experience working in thenation’s capital, time as a school superintendent,president of his own company, increasing revenue,and now president of Texans Can Academies,his multi-faceted background gives him acomprehensive view of the education system.Richard Marquez - CEOWE GRADUATE THINKERS BYMaking reading, writing, and thinkingskills the top priority in every classProviding a nurturing yet structuredenvironmentUsing a case-management approachrather than guidance-counselorapproachHiring and appointing highly trainedteachers across our districtUsing research-based solutions acrossthe curriculum including mediatedlearning and Marquez Reading James PonceChief of SchoolsBefore joining Texans Can Academies,Dr. James Ponce was superintendent of schoolsfor the McAllen, Texas, school district. During histenure, McAllen ISD earned numerous state andnational accolades, including the National 2015Blue Ribbon Award; State Finalist for the 2013H-E-B Excellence in Education District Award;National 2015 Distinguished Budget PresentationAward (only one in Texas and one of 10 in theU.S.); Certificate of Achievement for Excellence inFinancial Reporting (five consecutive years); andthe Leadership Circle Platinum Seal Award andGold Seal Award for financial transparency (threeconsecutive years), which is the Texas Comptroller’shighest category in financial reporting.James Ponce - Chief of Schools & Operations

THE TEXANS CAN FORMULATypical Student TrajectoryCollege & CareerTypical Dropout TrajectoryGraduationTexans Can TrajectoryMarquez Reading FIE(Structural Cognitive andAffective Repair)Texans Can Entry123456789101112Grade LevelOur students did not give up on their education, so do not give up onthem. There are many ways to be involved withTexans Can Academies.

Destiny’s Story“My mom was 15 years old when she was raped by my father, and that ishow I was conceived.”Since the day Destiny was born, her mother resented her. Most of herchildhood was spent watching drugs plague her family. Her stepdad wasviolent and would beat Destiny and her mother on a regular basis.Destiny was also coached to lie to CPS workers; if she did not, she wouldbe beaten. However, her life was changed completely when she came toTexans Can Academies.“At Texans Can, I didn’t have to feel lonely and out of place,” said Destiny.“My advisor and teacher made me feel like they understood where I hadbeen and that I was wanted. If it weren’t for Texans Can, I don’t think Iwould be graduating from high school. Now my life is different.”OUR HISTORYIn 1976, Grant East beganFreedom Ministries, a501(c)(3) not-for-profitorganization working withjuvenile offenders.In 1996, Dallas Canbecame one of thefirst 20 charterschools in Texas.To date, 14 schools areserving students inTexas.1976199620181985In 1985, Dallas CanAcademy was establishedas a program of FreedomMinistries to servejuvenile offenders withremedial education.1998In 1998, theorganization’s name waschanged to Texans CanAcademies when newschoolsTMopened in otherTexas cities.

Mary Worth,Saving LivesA former educator herself, Mrs.Worth believes every childdeserves a quality education.She believes children need rolemodels and advocates to succeed,which Texans Can Academy - SanAntonio provides to high schoolstudents who need anotherchance.Mary is very proud of the facultyand staff at San Antonio Can whoare making a positive differencein these young students’ lives.When you support Texans Can Academies, you serve hundreds ofunderprivileged students throughout your community.Not only do our donors provide gifts; they also provide hope and support for thoseat high risk of not earning their high school diploma.You Provide Solutions* Vision Care Statistics in Children - Essilor Vision Foundation - * Dental Care Statistics in Children - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - http://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/children adults/child.htm

Nicholas & Louella Martin“Nick and I are very happy to be a part of theTexans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster,especially the Wee Can Academy.“The global community sets up the ideathat although each person is not physicallyclose to others throughout the world, we areall neighbors in the sense that the actionswe take as individuals impact not only ourimmediate surroundings, but also the rest ofthe world.“We are happy to support the children ofthe Wee Can Academy and to provide theless fortunate of our community with anopportunity at education and life.”4 Easy Steps to Make a Difference1. TOURGet a closer look at the campusby joining us for a student-guidedtour. Discover our mission ofbreaking the generational cycle ofpoverty through literacyand education.3. GET INVOLVEDMany of our students have nothad an experience outside theirzip code. Help students form avision of their futures beyondthe familiar.2. MEET4. SPREAD THE WORDMost influences for our studentsare overwhelmingly negative.Your voice will offer real-worldadvice and new opportunities.Strengthen local communitiesand economies by sharing theTexans Can Academies mission toGraduate Thinkers.

Marquez ReadingFeuerstein's InstrumentalEnrichmentNeural Network IntegrationMental Health24/7 mental health supports are provided—including counseling, suicide andcrisis intervention, referrals to low-cost health and behavioral health clinics,and affiliations with university social work internship programs statewide.VisionMore than 1,900 vision screenings and glasses are provided annually. 1 in 4students are negatively impacted by visual impairment.*Dental HealthStudents are referred to low-cost community dental clinics. 1 in 7 adolescentsages 12-19 have at least one untreated decayed tooth.**ImmunizationsMore than 1,400 immunizations are administered annually through mobileimmunization clinics at our schools statewide.FoodNight and weekend food sources are delivered through partnerships with localfood banks. Over 83% of our students meet federal guidelines for free andreduced lunch as determined by the National School Lunch and ChildNutrition Program.UniformsSchool uniforms are given to students who cannot afford them. Over 83% ofour students are economically disadvantaged.College, Career, and Military ReadinessStudents are provided pathways to economic independence and communityleadership through college, career, or military service programs. Success ismeasured by college credits, industry certifications/licensures,or enlistment.Child CareChild care services are provided for more than 70 students (teen parents)unable to pay for daycare.* Essilor Vision Foundation - https://www.evfusa.org/one-million/** Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/children adults/child.htmTexans Can Academies325 W. 12th StreetDallas, TX 75208www.texanscan.org

America Can!Consolidated Statements of Financial PositionAugust 31, 2018 and 20172018CURRENT ASSETSCash and cash equivalentsAccounts receivableDue from employeesDue from other governmentsAccrued interestInventoryPrepaid expenseAssets held for sale Total current assetsINVESTMENTSPROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT,net of accumulated depreciationTOTAL ASSETSCURRENT LIABILITIESLine of creditCurrent maturities of long-term debtAccounts payableAccrued liabilitiesPayroll deductions payableAccrued interest payableAccrued wages payableDue to 85430,3681,030,7432017 092 54,059,849 50,437,718 ,0573,626,304 771,550,000Total current TAL LIABILITIES15,713,96114,226,427NET ASSETSUnrestrictedTemporarily TAL NET ASSETS38,345,88836,211,291LONG-TERM DEBTNotes payable - future maturitiesTOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSThe Notes to Consolidated Financial Statementsare an integral part of these statements. 454,059,849 50,437,718

America Can!Consolidated Statement of ActivitiesYear Ended August 31, 2018TotalsTemporarilyREVENUES5700 Local Support5800 State program revenues5900 Federal program revenuesUnrestricted Total revenueNet assets released from restrictions:Satisfaction of purpose restrictionsTotal revenues, gainsand other support10,596,738644,833208,574Restricted 67EXPENSES11Instruction12Instructional resources13Curriculum and instructionalstaff development21Instructional leadership23School leadership31Guidance, counseling andevaluation services32Social work services33Health services34Student transportation35Food services36Co-curricular/extracurricular activities41General administration51Plant maintenance and operations52Security and monitoring services53Data processing services61Community services71Debt service81Fund raisingTotal expenses1,509,86549,943,6168,572,1742018 70-69,322,570RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS811,497NON-OPERATING ACTIVITIESLoss on sale of property(18,633)-(18,633)(18,633)-(18,633)Total non-operating activitiesChange in net assetsNet assets, beginning of the yearNET ASSETS, END OF YEARThe Notes to Consolidated Financial Statementsare an integral part of these statements. ,5326,158,75936,211,29130,845,396 7,500,492 38,345,888

America Can!Consolidated Statement of ActivitiesYear Ended August 31, 2017TemporarilyUnrestrictedREVENUES5700 Local Support5800 State program revenues5900 Federal program revenues Total revenueNet assets released from restrictions:Satisfaction of purpose restrictionsTotal revenues, gains and other supportEXPENSES11Instruction12Instructional resources13Curriculum and instructionalstaff development21Instructional leadership23School leadership31Guidance, counseling andevaluation services32Social work services33Health services34Student transportation35Food services36Co-curricular/extracurricular activities41General administration51Plant maintenance and operations52Security and monitoring services53Data processing services61Community services71Debt service81Fund raisingTotal expensesRESULTS FROM OPERATIONS Gain from non-operating activitiesChange in net assets ,028,16898,544(40,163)-98,544(40,163)58,381-58,381 30,052,532666,617,528-(402,711)28,563,272NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR-19,830,655-1,489,260Net Assets, beginning of PERATING ACTIVITIESBad debt (expense) recoveryLoss on sale of propertyThe Notes to Consolidated Financial Statementsare an integral part of these statements.9,480,289523,841165,390RestrictedTotals 1,086,5496,561,47035,124,7426,158,759 36,211,291