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Martin Luther King Jr Celebration Committee of Brazoria County

EIN 01-0673203 · Freeport, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MLKCC Seeks to honor Dr. Kings admonition of service to the community by sponsoring both the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dennis R. Edwards Memorial Scholarship to deserving high school graduates participating in various worthy community uplift projects and encouraging its members to take roles in numerous civic charitable and cultural endeavors.

Income
$283,715
Spending
$177,731
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
32.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (11)
  1. $66,950 spent. The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee of Brazoria County MLKCC awarded 19 grants to various civic church and non-profit organizations. These grants were provided to support community programs such as scholarships food programs for the elderly and under-served individuals and other initiatives that benefit the local community. Additionally MLKCC supported other organizations through donations to help them carry out their community service programs.
  2. $38,737 spent. MLKCC hosted a series of impactful events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr leading up to the Dr. King holiday. These community focused activities included a musical concert community worship service a commemorative banquet a vibrant parade and festival and engaging poster and essay contest for the youth. These events were designed to celebrate Dr. Kings vision of service unity and equality while inspiring the community and empowering young individuals to reflect on his enduring impact.
  3. $23,900 spent. MLKCC sponsored and contributed to various community outreach projects including support to food pantries turkey donations distribution of toiletries senior citizens health screening and recognition day school backpacks give-away hurricane Hellene relief efforts donation of fans to Actions donation to the Freeport Police department Blue Santa program and national night out.
  4. $18,629 spent. MLKCC sponsored a Icode camp for girls to help them learn how to write codes for computer programs
  5. $9,000 spent. MLKCC awarded 7 scholarships to high school students
  6. $2,195 spent. MLKCC awarded winners in the Dr. King holiday poster and essay contest with a small monetary gift.
  7. $1,603 spent. Support for cultural awareness events that serve as platforms for education and honors diverse histories traditions and identities
  8. $7,204 spent. Website maintenance
  9. $400 spent. Advertisement
  10. $4,055 spent. Office and administration
  11. $4,204 spent. promotional item expenses

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2011.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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