Family Service Center of Galveston County Texas
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Center is dedicated to enhancing the potential for growth of individuals and families. The Center strives to help people pursue healthy, independent,and fulfilling lives through the provision of counseling, education and related social services. The Center is committed to the creation and support of policies and programs consistent with its purposes that seek to improve the quality of life in the community and to cooperate with other agencies and organizations similarly engaged.
- Income
- $5.0 million
- Spending
- $4.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 7.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 71%
- Employees
- 80
- Volunteers
- 35
- Highest pay
- $132,468, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.7 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 20% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 29% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (7)
- $1.2 million spent. FSC's Prevention programming, which includes the Family and Youth Success (FAYS) Program, formerly known as STAR (Services To At-Risk Youth) Program, offers counseling and prevention services for youth under age 18 and their families. It helps bring out the best in family life through communication and cooperation. Services are available at FSC offices, schools and community-based settings. Services are free to families in Galveston, Liberty and Chambers Counties and are covered by the State of Texas, Harris and Eliza Kempner Foundation, the Permanent Endowment Fund, the John P. McGovern Foundation, the Mildred Yount Manion Charitable Foundation, United Way Galveston County Mainland.During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, counselors served 2,526 registered clients and provided 18,476 hours of direct service.
- $294,799 spent. The Parenting Initiative seeks to build resilience in our youngest, most vulnerable children and their families through the provision of Incredible Years Parenting Workshops. In Galveston, 137 parents/caregivers completed 6,137 units of service at 5 Galveston-based parenting workshop series, benefitting 134 families and 133 children. In Mainland communities, Mainland-based parenting workshop series benefitting 67 families and 55 children.
- $564,937 spent. The Victim Support Services Program provides counseling services to victims of crime. The goal of this program is to reduce the traumatic impact of criminal acts on victims of abuse and crime, to enhance their coping skills, and to promote comprehensive victim restoration. Funding for this program was provided by the Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor. During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, victim services counselors provided 4,719 hours of service to 501 victims of crime and their families.
- $189,284 spent. Causeway Galveston (CG) emphasizes the critical link between healthy relationships, mental health and well-being, and academic success for all students. The whole school model focuses on integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health supports, including the implementation of the following CASEL's SEL Core Competencies:Self-AwarenessSocial AwarenessSelf-ManagementRelationship SkillsResponsible Decision-MakingFamily Service Center provides mental health services in Galveston schools to support this initiative.The Juvenile Justice Program provides on-site counseling and related social services to youth in detention and/or on probation at the Juvenile Justice Center. Through collaboration, youth and their counselor identify goals to enhance healthy choices. Services include group, individual and family counseling. This program is fully supported by Galventon County's Juvenile Justice Department.During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, counselors served 2,525 registered clients and provided 18,476 hours of direct service.
- $1.3 million spent. The Individual and Family Program provides counseling services to adults, children, family and couples. The therapist and client work together to address the client's goals from a strengths-based perspective.This program is fully funded by client fees, insurance and the United Way. During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, counselors served 162 registered clients who received 1,091 hours of direct service.
- $237,200 spent. The Integrated Care Services (previously Community Support Services Program) increases access to counseling and related resources by providing these services to persons of all ages in community-based settings. Currently, Family Service Center is providing services to clients at St. Vincent's House in Galveston. Funding for this program was provided by the Episcopal Health Foundation.During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, counselors provided 602 hours of service to 177 unduplicated individuals.
- $125,160 spent. The Oasis Program offers intensive therapeutic services to youth who have engaged in inappropriate, illegal and/or dangerous sexual behavior. As an alternative to detention, this program allows youth to remain with their families during a structured treatment program. A dual emphasis on helping the youth/family and ensuring the safety of the community are equally balanced. This program is funded in part by Galveston County's Juvenile Justice Department. During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, counselors served 32 registered clients and provided 353 hours of direct service. Level of goal attainment averaged on a three point scale with 3 defined as "Mastery". OASIS treatment goal average 0. There were zero reports of new sexual offenses while in treatment as verified by exit polygraph and/or juvenile probation/justice reports.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 August 2025.
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 October 1951.
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 November 4, 2026.
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