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Family Services of Southeast Texas Inc

EIN 74-1382713 · Beaumont, TX

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

What it says it does

TO STRENGTHEN AND EMPOWER FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH ACCESSIBLE COUNSELING SERVICES, SHELTER SERVICES, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

Reserves
0 of 35
Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 56% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 91% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

Independent board
25 of 25
14 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15
Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8
Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7
Has a 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.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15
Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$214,401 spent. BIPP The Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) is an intensive, 18-week program designed to hold family violence offenders accountable while breaking the cycle of abuse. Unlike anger management, BIPP directly confronts the beliefs that fuel control and violence in relationships. Participants learn to recognize abusive behaviors as deliberate choices aimed at dominating their partners and are guided to replace these patterns with respect, equality, and empathy. Through education, self-reflection, and skill-building, BIPP empowers offenders to take full responsibility for their actions, understand the profound impact of their violence, and develop tools to create safe, supportive and nonviolent relationships.
$2.1 million spent. The shelter offers a safe, confidential haven for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assualt, providing 24-hour security and space for up to 65 adult and children residents. Survivors can stay 30 to 90 days while rebuilding their lives free from abuse. Along with housing, residents receive meals, clothing, personal care items, and access to libraries, computer labs, and childrens play areas. Free services such as case management, legal advocacy, and job readiness support empower survivors to heal, regain independence, and make a fresh start.
$139,829 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A RESALE SHOP, USING PAID EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS TO ACCEPT AND PROCESS DONATED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS.

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

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 June 1962.
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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