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Foster Angels of Central Texas Foundation

EIN 27-1024497 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE IN CENTRAL TEXAS.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
8
Volunteers
169
Highest pay
$163,525, new executive director

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $1.5 million spent. FOSTER ANGELS OF CENTRAL TEXAS FOUNDATION PROGRAMS AIM TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE IN CENTRAL TEXAS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO FOSTER CHILDREN IN THE FORM OF BASIC NEEDS AND LIFE ENHANCING EXPERIENCES IN ORDER TO EXPOSE THEM TO POSITIVE INFLUENCES, ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES THAT HELP THEM TO FLOURISH AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THE FOUNDATION ONLY HAS ONE PROGRAM, WHICH FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING IMPACT AREAS: EDUCATION - INCLUDES COLLEGE RELATED EXPENSES, TUTORING, GED/SAT TESTING, BOOKS COMPUTERS, BACKPACKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND DRIVERS EDUCATION CLASSES. FOOD - SUPPORT FOR MEALS AND GROCERY ASSISTANCE HOUSING/SHELTER - PROVIDE BEDS, MATTRESSES, BEDDING, CRIBS, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS CLOTHING/PERSONAL CARE - ASSIST WITH NEW CLOTHES, SCHOOL UNIFORMS, SHOES, UNDERGARMENTS, DIAPERS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS THERAPEUTIC SERVICES - PROVIDE FOR COUNSELING AND THERAPY TRANSPORTATION - PROVIDE CAR SEATS, STROLLERS, BUS PASSES, GAS CARDS, AND CAR ASSISTANCE RECREATION - PROVIDE CAMPS, TEAM SPORTS, MUSIC/ART/DANCE LESSONS AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS SPECIAL OCCASION - HELP CELEBRATE ADOPTIONS, HOLIDAYS, BIRTHDAYS, PROM, GRADUATION AND OTHER OCCASIONS THRIVE - SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO YOUNG PEOPLE PREPARING TO TRANSITION OUT OF FOSTER CARE, AND THOSE WHO HAVE AGED OUT, TO HELP ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE WHAT THEY NEED TO LIVE SUCCESSFUL LIVES AS ADULTS

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 2025.

    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 February 2010.

    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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