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Specialty Physicians of Central Texas Inc

EIN 20-8814408 · San Marcos, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair65 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

SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS OF CENTRAL TEXAS, INC IS ORGANIZED TO EXCLUSIVELY CARRY OUT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: DELIVERING HEALTH CARE TO THE PUBLIC; ENGAGING IN THE INSTRUCTION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE AREA OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND HYGIENE AND RELATED INSTRUCTION USEFUL TO THE INDIVIDUAL AND BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY; CONDUCTING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND RESEARCH PROJECTS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE FIELDS OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, MEDICAL ECONOMIES, PUBLIC HEALTH, SOCIOLOGY, AND RELATED AREAS; SUPPORTING MEDICAL EDUCATION IN THE MEDICAL SCHOOLS THROUGH GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS; IMPROVING AND DEVELOPING THE CAPABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS STUDYING, TEACHING AND PRACTICING MEDICINE AND THE INSTITUTIONS THEY SERVE; AND CONDUCTING OTHER ACTIVITIES USEFUL OR APPROPRIATE TO THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE FOREGOING PURPOSES.

Income
$0
Spending
$0
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$1.6 million, corp secretary

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 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 (1)
  1. CHRISTUS acquired Specialty Physicians of Central Texas currently dba Live Oak Health Partners on April 1, 2020. The clinic has been operating as a non-profit 501c3 entity under CHRISTUS at which point the group and its providers became CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is a full-service practice for women's health in Central The most important goals are a healthy mom and a healthy baby. For convenience the community clinic is located within the same building as the Hays County Local Health Department. Their physicians are board certified and trained in complicated obstetrical management, advanced gynecologic treatments and surgeries. Family-centered care is available for Hays County residents in a hometown atmosphere. Special focus on the needs of the under-insured and non-insured of the community. The clinic accepts Medicaid (BCBS and Chip Perinate), Medicare and offers a sliding scale for medical services based upon income. The following are Medical & Social Services Provided: . Routine Medical Visits . Well-Adult and Well-Child Exams . Prenatal Care . Sports Physicals . Monitor chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cholesterol, and high blood pressure . Tuberculosis skin tests . Walk-in Visits . Pediatric Visits . Texas Health Steps exams . Immunizations for adults and children . Sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment . Eligibility Services . Prescription Assistance Program

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 November 6, 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 May 2013.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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