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Hondo Athletic Booster Association

EIN 20-3371681 · Hondo, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE HONDO ATHLETIC BOOSTER ASSOCIATION IS CENTERED AROUND PROMOTING BOTH ATHLETIC AND ACADEMEIC EXCELLENCE BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE ATHLETIC DEPARMENT IN THE FORM OF EQUIPMENT,UNIFORMS, ADVERTISING AND WEBSITE MAINTENANCE. ADDITIONALLY THE ORGANIZATION ORGANIZES BANQUETS AND RECOGNITION DINNERS TO CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE STUDENT ATHLETES AND COACHES WITHIN THE HONDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Income
$197,083
Spending
$162,785
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 41%
Employees
0
Volunteers
120

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 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 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 112% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

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

  • 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 (5)
  1. $59,909 spent. SUPPORTS THE HONDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SPORTS PROGAMS BY PRODUCING AND SELLING T-SHIRTS, CAPS, FLAGS AND OTHER PROMOTIONAL MERCHANDISE TO STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $86,923 spent. SUPPORTS ANNOUNCERS AND SCOREKEEPERS AT SPORTING EVENTS, FILMING AND BROADCASTING GAMES ON SOCIAL MEDIA, ADVERTISMENTS, AND PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT.
  3. $6,970 spent. SPONSORSHIP OF SPORTS BANQUET TO RECOGNIZE STUDENT ATHLETES AND COACHES APPRECIATION DINNER.
  4. $8,000 spent. AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUTSTANDING STUDENT ATHLETES TO FURTHER CONTINUED EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.
  5. AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUTSTANDING STUDENT ATHLETES TO FURTHER CONTINUED EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 September 2006.

    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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