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Medina Lake Betterment Association

EIN 74-1617540 · Lakehills, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION STATEMENT: THE MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION, INC IS DEDICATED TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE MEDINA LAKE AREA. IT PROVIDES A VARIETY OF CHARITABLE, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ALL RESIDENTS, WITH A FOCUS ON YOUTH AND SENIOR CITIZENS. IT ASSISTS OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR MISSIONS.

Income
$179,664
Spending
$87,956
Spent on programs
47%
Reserves
44.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 51%
Employees
0
Volunteers
400

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 44.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    47% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    416 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 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 (5)
  1. $3,436 spent. SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING MONTHLY FREE SENIOR LUNCH, FOOD BANK DISBURSEMENTS MONTHLY, EXCERCISE PROGRAMS, GAMES AND CARDS GROUPS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  2. $7,637 spent. YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CRAFTS AND HOLIDAY PARTIES. USUALLY TWICE A YEAR AT CHRISTMAS AND EASTER. FAMILY NIGHT W/ PARENTS. YOUTH SCHOLORSHIPS. PLUS PROVIDING FACILITY FOR BACK TO SCHOOL BASH AND ADDITIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS LIKE 4H.
  3. $30,660 spent. PROVIDING COMMUNITY CENTER WITH UTILITIES, CLEANING, INSURANCE, REPAIRS, AND OTHER MAINTENANCE FOR AREA ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SENIOR AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES PLUS A FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF AREA. COMMUNITY CENTER ALSO USED FOR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS MISSIONS AND FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BENEFIT OF RESIDENTS IN AREA.
  4. VOLUNTEERS ALSO CONTRIBUTE THEIR TIME AND THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND GROUNDS FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDING A FREE THANKSGIVING LUNCH FOR AREA RESIDENTS AND A BACK TO SCHOOL BASH FOR AREA STUDENTS THAT IS RUN BY ANOTHER NON-PROFIT. CENTER PROVIDED FOR CRAFT NIGHTS, FRIENDS NIGHT, BETHLEHEM UNDER THE STARS, AND QUILTING AND SCRAPBOOKING EVENTS.
  5. VOLUNTEERS ALSO CONTRIBUTE THEIR TIME AND THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND GROUNDS FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDING A FREE THANKSGIVING LUNCH FOR AREA RESIDENTS AND A BACK TO SCHOOL BASH FOR AREA STUDENTS THAT IS RUN BY ANOTHER NON-PROFIT. CENTER PROVIDED FOR CRAFT NIGHTS, FRIENDS NIGHT, BETHLEHEM UNDER THE STARS, AND QUILTING AND SCRAPBOOKING EVENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 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? 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.

  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 March 2016.

    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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