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Community Health Centers of South Central Texas Inc

EIN 74-1548089 · Gonzales, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Providing primary medical, dental and behavioral health services. Whether on site or through referral. Through a seamless array providing primary medical, dental and behavioral health services.

Income
$18.5 million
Spending
$19.7 million
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 50%
Employees
263
Highest pay
$233,910, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 November 30, 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 (4)
  1. $8.2 million spent. Medical - Community Health Centers of South Central Texas, Inc. CHCSCT has 40 years of continuous operations which target populations with residents below 100 of the federal poverty guidelines. One of the continuing expectations of CHCSCT is to accurately access and subsequently address the unique health status indicators of these residents and then to provide services. Services provided by the Center are comprehensive in scope, coordinating the overall physical, mental, and social services needs of the clients. CHCSCT strives to treat the entire person and goes well beyond that of traditionally described as a primary or ambulatory care center. Staff prides itself on services whether provided on site or through referral. Through a seamless array of health care, some of the services provided are Obstetrics health education Title XX Title X Title V Womens Health Infants Children WIC Transportation Social Service Case Management referrals to specialist and radiology.
  2. $2.1 million spent. Dental - CHCSCT has 40 years of continuous operation which target populations with residents below 100 of the Federal poverty guidelines. One of the continuing expectations of CHCSCT is to accurately access and subsequently address the unique health status indicators of these residents and then to provide services.
  3. $413,679 spent. Behavioral Health - CHCSCT has 40 years of continuous operations which target populations with residents below 100 of the federal guidelines. One of the continuing expectations of CHCSCT is to accurately access and subsequently address the unique health status indicators of these residents and then to provide services.
  4. Program Service Expenses 519,774, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 561,933 WIC - CHCSCT has 40 years of continuous operations which target populations with residents below 100 of the federal poverty guidelines. Provides grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breasfeeding postpartum.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 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 November 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 October 1967.

    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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