Leadership Southeast Texas
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
LEADERSHIP SOUTHEAST TEXAS IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY LEADERS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS, AND TO MOTIVATE THEM TO EXERCISE THEIR POSITION AS REGIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. TO ACCOMPLISH THAT PURPOSE, THE ORGANIZATION HAS THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES. 1. TO PROMOTE BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS COMMUNITY, INCLUDING OPPORTUNITIES AND STRENGTHS CREATED BY ACTING AS A REGION REGARDING ISSUES OF MUTUAL INTEREST AND CONCERN; 2. TO IDENTIFY AND TO STUDY REGIONAL ISSUES SIGNIFICANT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS AS A COMMUNITY, SUCH AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CRIME PREVENTION, EDUCATION, THE ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER ISSUES THAT AFFECT SOUTHEAST TEXAS; 3. TO ACT AS A FORUM FOR THE DISCUSSION OF ISSUES ON A REGIONAL BASIS AND TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE INITIATION OF INNOVATIVE REGIONAL APPROACHES TO THOSE ISSUES; 4. TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LEADERS IN THE VARIOUS COUNTIES AND COMMUNITIES IN THE NINE-COUNTY REGION TO MEET AND WORK IN AN ORGANIZED FORMAT, AND TO CRE
- Income
- $48,032
- Spending
- $49,622
- Reserves
- 2.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 79%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 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 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 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)
- $49,622 spent. FOR THE FYE 7/31/25, LEADERSHIP SOUTHEAST TEXAS IDENTIFIED INDIVIDUALS AS COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL LEADERS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP SOUTHEAST TEXAS IS TO ALLOW REGIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE REGION. LEADERSHIP SOUTHEAST TEXAS DESIRES FOR THESE LEADERS TO TAKE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND INFLUENCE TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGION. THESE INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON 1.) ORIENTATION; 2.) REDISCOVER SOUTHEAST TEXAS; 3.) YOUTH LEADERSHIP; 4.) MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKFORCE; 5.) SIMULATED SOCIETY; 6.) MAKING AN IMPACT. EACH SESSION HAD A STATEWIDE, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL EXPERT IN THE RESPECTIVE TOPICS GIVE PRESENTATIONS ON THE CURRENT SITUATIONS AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS ON EACH ISSUE. EACH IDENTIFIED LEADER PARTICIPATED IN THE DISCUSSION BY QUESTION AND ANSWER DIALOGUE AS WELL AS PROBLEM SOLVING EXERCISES. THE CLASS MEMBERS ALSO WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A LEADERSHIP SERVICE PROJECT. THIS PROGRAM ALSO ALLOWS THESE LEADERS TO CREATE NETWORKING RELATIONSHIPS THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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