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New Braunfels Christian Ministries

EIN 26-2221231 · New Braunfels, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Sharing the love of Christ by investing in people. Whether its walking alongside the next generation and their families at Kids Club or working together with adults at Volunteers in Medicine as they take charge of their health NBCM is all about showing Gods love. NBCM seeks to multiply possibilities in the lives of patients, students, families, volunteers and staff by faithfully nurturing purposeful growth in physical, mental, social and spiritual health.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
49
Volunteers
203
Highest pay
$116,378, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 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 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (2)
  1. $838,778 spent. Volunteers in Medicine staff and volunteers provide quality medical and dental care without charge to local uninsured patients. In 2025, 848 low-income adult patients received compassionate care at 5,850 medical and 1,084 dental appointments. The clinics diabetic education initiative equipped 77% of diabetic patients to maintain their A1c level below 9% in 2025, and preventive care initiatives provided breast cancer screenings for 70% of clinic female patients. Medical services are provided 5 days a week in New Braunfels and 1 day a week in Canyon Lake. Services include diagnosis and management of chronic diseases, laboratory analysis, treatment of acute illnesses, and preventative care. Dental services include basic dental care, dental hygiene, and restorative care. The clinic provides consistent access to health care services to adults who are ineligible for government-sponsored care and yet cannot afford to purchase insurance. In 2025, patients avoided $3.2 million in medical debt.
  2. $581,290 spent. Kids Club staff and volunteers create a fun, engaging environment where kids thrive through positive relationships with caring adults. Kids grow academically, expand life skills and develop Godly character. In 2025, 326 elementary students participated in after-school programming where they enjoyed help with reading and homework, Bible stories and healthy meals. Most students (83%) achieved high ratings or showed improvement in key social skills cheerful obedience, demonstrating kindness and focused attention. Every program day, caring adult volunteers read aloud with students to help kids strengthen skills and develop a love of reading. 56% of students report that they want to get a lot better at reading and 78% of students report that they love to read bible stories. Kids Club provided 10,691 meals for at-risk children during the year. School-recommended students from 14 area schools participated twice a week in programming provided across five sites.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 December 2008.

    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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