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Z Krewe Inc

EIN 30-0263187 · Nassau Bay, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Z Krewe, Inc. is dedicated to promoting and supporting the City of Galveston, and the surrounding area's Mardi Gras festivals and local charities.

Income
$204,868
Spending
$187,300
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
9.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
0
Volunteers
110

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.3 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 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    149 of 149 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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 (9)
  1. $102,784 spent. Perpetuating the spirit of Mardi Gras, encouraging tourism, business, and increased hotel accommodations for the City of Galveston, by holding balcony bead throwing parties, affording opportunity for members and public to throw beads to the crowds, dress in costume and celebrate the coming of Fat Tuesday. Held the two weekends before Fat Tuesday. Estimated crowd affected is 350,000. Estimated number of attendees 1000. Estimated number of Krewe volunteer hours is 770.
  2. $25,588 spent. Perpetuating the spirit of Mardi Gras, promoting tourism, business, and increased hotel accommodations for the City of Galveston by holding a combined Krewe Royalty Coronation and costume/formal ball for members and public. Occurs once a year, approximately three weeks before Fat Tuesday. Estimated number of attendees is 160. Estimated Krewe volunteer hours is 200.
  3. $18,785 spent. Holding a 0.5K run for adults and children to raise funds for the Galveston Food Bank. Approximately 360 volunteer hours spent on function.
  4. $5,500 spent. Perpetuating the spirit of Mardi Gras with increased tourism and business for the City of Galveston through organizing or participating in various parades. These parades occur for five during the Mardi Gras season, along the Galveston Seawall, downtown Galveston and Texas City. Members supply their own beads to throw to the crowd. Crowd numbers are estimated at 20,000. Estimated 520 volunteer manhours from the Krewe are involved.
  5. $690 spent. Awarded cash prizes to student winners of the Krewe poster contest.
  6. $487 spent. Prepare a traditional pancake breakfast for children, parents and staff of a local school on Fat Tuesday. Royalty is present to hand out beads. Number of participants is around 125. Estimated Krewe volunteer hours is 50.
  7. $327 spent. Perform charitable work in support of the Special People's Ball held during Mardi Gras for disadvantaged children. Provide beads and photo opportunities with Krewe Royalty. Estimated number of children is 1,000. Estimated Krewe volunteer hours is 42.
  8. Beach clean-up on Galveston Island. Estimated volunteer hours is 15.
  9. Collect, donate, and distribute toys at Christmas for the Childhood Cancer Connection in Galveston Texas. Approximately 20 volunteer hours.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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 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 April 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 August 2018.

    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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