Comanche Language and Culture Preservation Committee
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn to speak, write, and understand the Comanche language so that the language and culture continue to thrive, and to support and promote Comanche cultural heritage through educational programs and resources.
- Income
- $100,898
- Spending
- $179,667
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $70,534, executive director
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
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 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 (3)
- $13,227 spent. 1. Program Title: Cultural Classes The organization provided culturally significant arts, crafts, and traditional knowledge workshops for community members of all ages. Approximately 100 participants engaged in hands-on instruction that strengthened cultural identity, intergenerational learning, and community well-being. Classes included traditional beadwork, sewing, and cultural education activities held throughout the year.
- $28,810 spent. 2. Program Title: Comanche Language Classes The organization offered beginner and intermediate Comanche language instruction to support revitalization of the Comanche language. More than 110 classes were taught with 957 individuals (8.7 people/class) benefitting through in-person classes, zoom classes, youth programming, and digital learning resources. These efforts expand access to language learning for members of our community.
- $44,074 spent. 3. Program Title: CLCPC Archive & Digital Resources The organization continued development of a community-owned archive preserving Comanche language materials, oral histories, and educational content. This included cataloging recordings, digitizing documents, and creating public-facing digital tools for use by the public and our participants. The archive protects cultural heritage and ensures long-term access to language resources.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1996.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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