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East Texas Patriot Foundation Tx

EIN 39-2213571 · Mineola, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The East Texas Patriot Foundation ETPF was organized to provide a location called Patriot Hall for services and events in support of veterans their families and the local community of Wood County Tx ETPF has direct relationship with the Wood County Marine Corps League MCL Detachment 1278 MCL executive team and full member meetings will be held at the Patriot Hall and the location will be used to provide for the logistical needs for services the MCL provides The ETPF is also partnering with Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots TFT by providing space to store organize prepare and distribute toys every Christmas to families in need ETPF will also be working with the Wood County Veterans Services Officer will provide a location for PTSD and TBI counseling performed by a local psychologist and professional counselors

Income
$83,995
Spending
$68,699
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%

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

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 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 18% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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. $57,860 spent. Acquisition of the building at 114 S Johnson St Mineola TX via a leasepurchase Will be a meeting place for veterans veteran service providers and an operational hub for veteran and community support missions Will benefit over 2000 person anually
  2. $2,896 spent. Monthly meetings of the Wood County MCL Executive Team commence Patriot hall utilized for detachment business and management of multiple missions 12 attendees on average Full detachment meetings starting May 2026 60 attendees on average
  3. $3,296 spent. Storage and operational space established for Wood County Toys for Tots 6 volunteers on average working daily Over 2000 children received toys and books last Christmas with all items stored organized and distributed at Patriot Hall

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 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? Worth knowing.

    Recognized by the IRS in January 2026. It is too new to have a track record.

    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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