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Tarrant Special Events Foundation

EIN 47-2565482 · Fort Worth, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TARRANT SPECIAL EVENTS FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT OF TARRANT COUNTY BY ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES AND ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITIES PREVIOUSLY ENGAGED IN AND ASSUMED BY TARRANT COUNTY, AND EDUCATION PURPOSES.

Income
$-101,803
Spending
$0
Employees
0

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. SENIOR SYNERGY EXPO - IS A HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE EVENT FOR BABY-BOOMERS, SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS ATTENDEES ARE ABLE TO LEARN ABOUT THE VARIOUS SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN TARRANT COUNTY FOR LIVING A HEALTHY, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE WELL INTO THEIR GOLDEN YEARS. THE EVENT PROVIDES WORKSHOPS ON GETTING THE MOST OUT OF VISITS TO YOUR PRIMARY-CARE PROVIDER, ESTATE PLANNING, PREVENTING FALLS, STROKE AND HEART ATTACK SIGNS, FINANCES, FRAUD PREVENTION, ADVANCE CARE PLANNING AND CAREGIVER TIPS ARE PLANNED THROUGHOUT THE DAY, TAUGHT BY EXPERTS IN THESE FIELDS.
  2. EMPOWERING SENIORS - PROVIDES HEALTH SCREENINGS, WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION, AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS. THE EVENT IS HELD IN THE FALL.
  3. NE TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT - PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY REGARDING TRANSPORTATION OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE NORTH TEXAS AREA. THE SUMMIT SHOWCASES A VARIETY OF SPEAKERS, INCLUDING SPECIAL TOPIC PANELS, DISCUSSING THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION IN TARRANT COUNTY, THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE UNITED STATES AS A WHOLE. FEATURED PRESENTERS PROVIDE DIALOGUE AND ANALYSIS REGARDING STATE AND FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION DECISIONS, AND THEIR IMPACT ON NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY AS WELL AS THE NORTH REGION (AND BEYOND).
  4. PARTNERS IN HEALTH WAS DEVELOPED IN AN EFFORT TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN AVAILABLE HEALTHCARE RESOURCES AND THE UNDERSERVED ASIAN AMERICAN POPULATION IN TARRANT COUNTY. BUSINESS & ECONOMIC CONFERENCE WAS DEVELOPED TO ENHANCE MOBILITY, BRING INNOVATION, STIMULATE GROWTH, AND ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE SOUTHEAST TARRANT AREA.
  5. PARTNERS IN HEALTH WAS DEVELOPED IN AN EFFORT TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN AVAILABLE HEALTHCARE RESOURCES AND THE UNDERSERVED ASIAN AMERICAN POPULATION IN TARRANT COUNTY. BUSINESS & ECONOMIC CONFERENCE WAS DEVELOPED TO ENHANCE MOBILITY, BRING INNOVATION, STIMULATE GROWTH, AND ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE SOUTHEAST TARRANT AREA.

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 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 2024.

    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 June 2016.

    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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