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Texas Propane Gas Association

EIN 74-1010116 · Austin, TX

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE, PROTECT, AND ENCOURAGE THE GROWTH OF THE PROPANE GAS INDUSTRY IN THE STATE OF TEXAS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$944,972
Employees
4
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$208,142, executive director

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

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. TEXAS PROPANE MAGAZINE IS DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 1000 PROPANE MARKETERS AND SUPPLIERS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT REGULATIONS, TRENDS, ACTIVITIES, AND NEWS IN THE PROPANE INDUSTRY.
  2. ANNUAL CONVENTION PROVIDES A FORUM FOR SHARING AND EXCHANGING INDUSTRY RELATED INFORMATION, IDEAS AND INNOVATIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS THAT ADDRESS BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ISSUES, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT
  3. EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS PROVIDE NECESSARY INFORMATION ON REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE ISSUES; STUDY COURSES FOR LICENSING EXAMS AND TRAINING ON CUSTOMER SERVICE AND APPROPRIATE RESPONSE IN DEALING WITH CUSTOMERS
  4. ANNUAL TRADE SHOW PROVIDES A VENUE FOR MARKETERS TO TALK WITH MANY INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS, SEE NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, AND EXPLORE NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. CONFERENCE SESSIONS ADDRESS PERTINENT INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS ISSUES AND CONCERNS
  5. ANNUAL TRADE SHOW PROVIDES A VENUE FOR MARKETERS TO TALK

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1945.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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