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San Antonio Fighting Back Inc

EIN 03-0418327 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak19 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE SAFE AND HEALTHY AND CARING COMMUNITIES BY ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF DRUG-RELATED CRIME, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VICIMIZATION, AND VIOLENCE THROUGH COMBINED EFFORTS OF COMMUNITIY PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATION.

Income
$246,265
Spending
$259,013
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
6
Highest pay
$19,225, president/di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 165% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (5)
  1. THE RESILIENCY IN COMMUNITIES AFTER STRESS AND TRAUMA (RE-CAST), OUR INITIATIVE IS TO ASSIST HIGH-RISK YOUTH AND FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE LINKAGE TO TRAUMA-INFORMED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING: RECOVERY COACHING, LIFE SKILL CLASS, JOB READINESS, SENIOR CITIZEN MEAL DISTRIBUTIONS, MENTORING, SUPPORTIVE ASSISTANCE AND COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, 96 OUTREACH EVENTS WERE HELD AND APPROXIMATELY 20,000 PERSONS WERE SERVED.
  2. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED HIV EDUCATION, TESTING, AND CONSULTING AT ST PHILIP'S COLLEGE AS WELL AS IN THE SAN ANTONIO AREA WITH THE BEAT AIDS PROGRAM. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, 24 EVENTS WERE HELD AT ST PHILIP'S COLLEGE AND APPROXIMATELY 11,100 PEOPLE WERE PROVIDED WITH SERVICES. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, BEAT AIDS HELD 36 EVENTS IN WHICH APPROXIMATELY 2,000 PEOPLE WERE PROVIDED WITH SERVICES.
  3. PROJECT HOPE'S (HEALTHY OUTCOMES FOR PREVENTION AND EDUCATION) PURPOSE IS TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND HIV RISK BEHAVIORS AMONG 18-24 YEAR-OLDS IN OUR COMMUNITY BY INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE MAGNITUDE AND IMPACT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND USE, PROVIDING PREVENTION, INTERVENTION TARGETED TO YOUNG ADULTS, AND BY INCREASING AVAILABILITY AND ACCESS TO HIV/VH TESTING. OUR TARGET POPULATION IS 18-24 YEAR-OLDS, BLACK AND HISPANIC YOUNG ADULTS LIVING IN THE EASTSIDE & WESTSIDE OF SAN ANTONIO'S ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED EMPOWERMENT ZONE. PROJECT HOPE PROVIDED HIV EDUCATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE COMMUNITY TO INCLUDE COLLEGE, TRADE, HIGH SCHOOL AND FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES. PROJECT HOPE HELD 24 OUTREACH EVENTS AND PROVIDED SERVICES TO 1,200 INDIVIDUALS DURING THIS YEAR. PROJECT HOPE'S (HEALTHY OUTCOMES FOR PREVENTION AND EDUCATION) PURPOSE IS TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND HIV RISK BEHAVIORS AMONG 18-24 YEAR-OLDS IN OUR COMMUNITY BY INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE MAGNITUDE AND IMPACT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND USE, PROVIDING PREVENTION, INTERVENTION TARGETED TO YOUNG ADULTS, AND BY INCREASING AVAILABILITY AND ACCESS TO HIV/VH TESTING. OUR TARGET POPULATION IS 18-24 YEAR-OLDS, BLACK AND HISPANIC YOUNG ADULTS LIVING IN THE EASTSIDE & WESTSIDE OF SAN ANTONIO'S ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED EMPOWERMENT ZONE. PROJECT HOPE PROVIDED HIV EDUCATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE COMMUNITY TO INCLUDE COLLEGE, TRADE, HIGH SCHOOL AND FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES. PROJECT HOPE HELD 24 OUTREACH EVENTS AND PROVIDED SERVICES TO 1,200 INDIVIDUALS DURING THIS YEAR.
  4. $218,094 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE EASTPOINT PROMISE PREVENTION COALITION'S (DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES) PROGRAM AS WELL AS OTHER COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS. THE DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM PURPOSE IS TO PREVENT AND REDUCE YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE. IN TOTAL, THERE WERE 12 DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES EVENTS WITH APPROXIMATELY 500 PEOPLE REACHED DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR.
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE EASTPOINT PROMISE PREVENTION COALITION'S (DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES) PROGRAM AS WELL AS OTHER COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS. THE DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM PURPOSE IS TO PREVENT AND REDUCE YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE. IN TOTAL, THERE WERE 12 DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES EVENTS WITH APPROXIMATELY 500 PEOPLE REACHED DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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