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Masterkey Ministries of Grayson County

EIN 27-0956504 · Sherman, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES BY HELPING THEM OVERCOME PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL OBSTACLES TO SUCCESS THROUGH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, ADULT EDUCATION, FOOD ASSISTANCE, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
-1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
25

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

Financial health

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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 May 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 (3)
  1. $25,612 spent. FOR ADULTS, PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP THOSE THAT NEED NECESSARY SKILLS TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. THE "GETTING AHEAD" COURSE IS OFFERED TO HELP ADULTS LEARN HOW TO BUILD THEIR OWN RESOURCES.
  2. $1.8 million spent. FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - SERVES THE COMMUNITY BY RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND NUTRITION TO AT RISK CHILDREN AND NEEDY FAMILIES.
  3. $371,379 spent. CHILD AND ADULT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - INCLUDES PRESCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL, AND SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS - PROVIDING HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, TUTORING OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITES, AND CHARACTER TRAINING THROUGH REQUIRING RESPONSIBILITY, TRUTHFULNESS, AND RESPECT. PROVIDES ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME OR LIMITED ENGLISH HOUSEHOLDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 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 May 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 2010.

    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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