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Texas Partnership for Out of School Time

EIN 27-5024847 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE TEXAS PARTNERSHIP FOR OUT OF SCHOOL TIME (TXPOST) IS A STATEWIDE INTERMEDIARY WHOSE MISSION IS TO CONVENE, EDUCATE, AND ADVOCATE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF OUT OF SCHOOL TIME (OST) OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEXAS YOUTH.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 82%
Employees
5
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$120,000, ceo

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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 83% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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. $1.1 million spent. TXPOSTS MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY OF AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF TEXAS. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDED PROMOTING POLICIES THAT SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS, RAISING AWARENESS OF THE ROLE OF AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING IN TEXAS, INCREASING CONNECTIVITY AND CAPACITY OF EXPANDED LEARNING SYSTEMS AND REGIONAL NETWORKS, AND LEADING PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS THROUGH TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COACHING, AND EVALUATION.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 February 2016.

    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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