Laredo Stroke Support Group Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF STROKE SURVIVORS BY CLARIFYING MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT STROKE, SHARING RESOURCES, AND PROVIDING GROUP ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGH MONTHLY MEETINGS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.
- Income
- $85,561
- Spending
- $122,284
- Reserves
- 9.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 43% 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 (2)
- $8,887 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH LSSG BEGAN BY MAKING HOSPITAL VISITS IN ORDER TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT LIFE AFTER STROKE. AT THE VISIT, LSSG PROVIDES A "CARE PACKAGE" WITH SOME EXAMPLES OF HEALTHY EATING, INFORMATION ABOUT OUR GROUP AND MEETINGS, A PLACE TO WRITE DOWN APPOINTMENTS, AND A CASUAL INVITATION TO JOIN THE GROUP. SINCE WE STARTED THE HOSPITAL AND REHAB VISITS, WE HAVE MET AND INTEGRATED ABOUT 30 SURVIVORS AND AT LEAST 50 OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND GAINED MORE INSIGHT INTO THE LOCAL STROKE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. A "FELLOWSHIP" HAS DEVELOPED WHEREIN THE SURVIVORS FEEL COMFORTABLE SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER AND HAVE TAUGHT EACH OTHER TO BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THEIR OWN EXPERIENCES. AT OUR MEETINGS, WE PROVIDE SMART MENU CHOICES, INFORMATIVE SPEAKERS, PRIVATE SESSIONS TO TALK TO OTHERS THAT ARE LIVING THROUGH SIMILAR STRUGGLES, ETC. WITH OVER 200 CURRENT STROKE SURVIVORS IN LAREDO, WE CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR NEW AVENUES TO GET SURVIVORS OUT OF THEIR HOUSES, LESS DEPENDENT ON OTHERS, OUT OF DEPRESSION, (AND BACK TO BECOMING CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY). ASIDE FROM OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS, WE ATTEND NUMEROUS STROKE AWARENESS FAIRS AND OTHER GENERAL HEALTH FAIRS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHERE OUR GOAL IS TO INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR GROUP AND FREE THERAPIES (CURRENTLY INCLUDING YOGA, TENNIS, ART CLASS, AND EXERCISE CLASS). WE PROVIDE A LIST OF RESOURCES INCLUDING DOCTORS, THERAPISTS, CAREGIVERS, AND OTHER LOCAL SERVICES THAT WE RECOMMEND. AT EVERY MEETING, AGENDAS ARE HANDED OUT, AS WELL AS A HEALTHY RECIPE, MONTHLY EXERCISE, AND ANY PERTINENT HEALTH ARTICLES. EACH NEW MEMBER ALSO RECEIVES A BINDER TO KEEP TRACK OF ALL OF THE VITAL INFORMATION THEY RECEIVE. AT EACH HEALTH FAIR, WE PASS OUT FLYERS, BUSINESS CARDS, AND PERTINENT HEALTH ARTICLES. MONTHLY, AS DONORS OFFER FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND SUPPORT, WE SEND OUT LETTERS OF APPRECIATION FROM LSSG. PRINTING AND POSTAGE ARE PART OF OUR TOP THREE EXPENSE GROUPS.
- $48,339 spent. THERAPY THERAPIES FOR STROKE SURVIVORS (SPEECH AND PHYSICAL) EVERY STROKE SURVIVOR'S RECOVERY AND NEEDS ARE UNIQUE, BUT MOST THERAPY FALLS INTO 3 MAIN CATEGORIES: SPEECH, PHYSICAL, AND OCCUPATIONAL. OUR ORGANIZATION HAS PARTNERED UP WITH AUSTIN SPEECH LABS TO BRING AFFORDABLE SPEECH THERAPY TO LAREDO. OUR VOLUNTEERS AND OFFICE MANAGER FACILITATE THERAPY SESSIONS VIA SKYPE, WHICH ALLOWS US TO DECREASE COSTS FOR THE SURVIVOR WHILE CONTINUING TO OFFER QUALITY THERAPY. AUSTIN SPEECH LABS: LAREDO BRANCH (RAN BY LSSG), PROVIDES INTENSIVE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY WITH BOOT CAMP SESSIONS. THESE SESSIONS ARE 8 WEEKS LONG EXCEPT THE ONE IN NOVEMBER (SIX OR SEVEN WEEKS DUE TO HOLIDAYS). CLIENTS RECEIVE ONE TO THREE HOURS OF THERAPY EACH DAY, TWICE A WEEK, DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THE CLINICIAN DECIDES THE NUMBER OF HOURS AND DAYS DURING EVALUATION. PHYSICAL THERAPY IS NEAR AND DEAR TO OUR FOUNDER'S HEART. HE WAS AN AVID CYCLIST, RUNNER, BIKER, AND ALL-AROUND ATHLETE PRE-STROKE, AND TRULY BELIEVES THAT HIS LOVE FOR FITNESS IS WHAT HAS MADE HIS RECOVERY GAINS SUCCESSFUL. OUR GROUP ADVOCATES STRONGLY FOR ALL SURVIVORS TO DEVELOP HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES TO AID IN THEIR RECOVERY PROCESS. LSSG CURRENTLY PAYS ART CLASSES FOR MEMBERS TO ATTEND VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON AS A FORM OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TO WORK ON FINE MOTOR SKILLS AND IMPROVE MENTAL FUNCTION. TENNIS IS OFFERED EVERY OTHER WEEK, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LAREDO TENNIS ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF LAREDO PARKS. OUR ORGANIZATION HAS PURCHASED SEVERAL FORMS OF EXERCISE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BICYCLE STABILIZER WHEELS (FOR SURVIVORS TO RE-LEARN HOW TO RIDE: SIMILAR TO ADULT TRAINING WHEELS). LSSG ALSO PROVIDES BI-WEEKLY WALKING AND BIKING CLASSES ALLOWING SURVIVORS TO WORK ON THEIR PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND BALANCE. ASIDE FROM PHYSICAL AND SPEECH THERAPY, WE HAVE TAKEN AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY THROUGH ART CLASSES THAT HELP WITH FINE MOTOR SKILLS AND THE MENTAL WELL-BEING OF STROKE SURVIVORS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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