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South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association

EIN 27-1323799 · Brownsville, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We helped Veterans and their families in our community by providing information advocating for and providing support for emergency funding healthcare peer-to-peer support and mental and emotional support. We were able to aid more than 500 veterans in our community with the assistance of our expert contractors employees and volunteers. As a modest non-profit we make a concerted effort to assist those veterans who are in need.

Income
$118,098
Spending
$91,043
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Highest pay
$20,205, operational director -peer facilitator lead social worker

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 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 23% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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. $4,577 spent. The South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association STAIVA Food Pantry provides non-perishable food items meat and canned goods to veterans and their families in times of need. STAIVA places a high priority on food security and works to support veterans who face food insecurity. Our food bank provides food bags directly to Veterans and their families. The Food Pantry also provides gift cards to the local grocery store to assist families in getting the food they require if it isnt in the pantry.
  2. $7,666 spent. The peer groups and the medical voucher initiative are both part of Operation Care for Vets. Through weekly peer meetings STAIVA seeks to promote veterans mental health as well as that of their dependents spouses and kids. We discuss a range of topics pertaining to mental health in our four weekly peer groups. Giving Veterans access to professional care for the basic medical requirements required for an assessment and treatment plan is the primary objective of the Medical Voucher program each veteran can talk to a contracted professional for mental and physical help that might have been service connected. Each voucher relates not just to physical health but also to emotional and behavioral health. Co-pays tests x-rays medical visits specialty doctors and other expenses are all covered by this. Although we recognize that veterans may face challenges the organization provides assistance to ease their transitioning.
  3. $4,592 spent. The General Assistance Program also referred to as the "GAP," was created to provide financial support to veterans and their dependents during difficult times. The programs emergency financing is intended to assist people who are having financial difficulties.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on March 15, 2013.

    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 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 August 2013.

    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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