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Texas Native Health

EIN 23-7156945 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STRENGTHEN AND ENCOURAGE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF NATIVE AMERICANS.

Income
$7.7 million
Spending
$9.1 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
59
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$278,349, ceo

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

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
  1. $4.7 million spent. HEALTHCARE SERVICES INCLUDE PRIMARY CARE (IN-PERSON & TELE-HEALTH), TOBACCO CESSATION SERVICES, COVID VACCINATION & TESTING, WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES, A DEDICATED DIABETES PROGRAM, DENTAL SERVICES, ONSITE PHARMACY, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES. TNH SERVES THE NATIVE AMERICAN/ALASKAN NATIVE COMMUNITY IN THE STATE OF TEXAS, FOCUSING PRIMARILY IN THE DFW/NORTH TEXAS REGION.
  2. $521,998 spent. WORKFORCE READINESS & ASSISTANCE PROVIDES A MULTITUDE OF SERVICES INCLUDING TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, TRADE SCHOOLS, AND SHORT-TERM TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR THE NATIVE AMERICAN/ALASKAN NATIVE COMMUNITY. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE OFFERED SUCH AS GED PREPARATION COURSES, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, RESUME BUILDING, INTERVIEW PREP (INCLUDING PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING), AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (HOUSING, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, ETC.)
  3. $585,022 spent. TEXAS NATIVE HEALTH PROVIDES CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO THE INTER-TRIBAL COMMUNITY OF DFW IN ORDER TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN DISPLACED AND FOR THOSE WHO SEEK INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY. OUR CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDES WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES THAT COVER A VARIETY OF TRIBAL ACTIVITIES & SUBJECTS, SUCH AS RIBBON SKIRTS/SHIRTS, POWWOW DANCING & HISTORY, POTTERY, DREAMCATCHERS, BEADING, HANDGAMES, INDIGENOUS CUISINE AND MORE.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 May 1972.

    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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