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Central Texas Youth Services Bureau

EIN 74-1716699 · Belton, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE QUALITY COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO HOMELESS AND TROUBLED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGION.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
32
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$80,992, executive di

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

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 September 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 (5)
  1. $250,000 spent. PROJECT FUTURE (TLP) - TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS AGES 16 - 21 WITH APARTMENTS LOCATED IN KILLEEN, BELL COUNTY, TX AS WELL AS A TRANSITION RESOURCE CENTER LOCATED IN BELTON FOR YOUTH WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN IN TX FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. SERVICES FOR BOTH INCLUDE EDUCATION, JOB READINESS, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, & CASE MANAGEMENT.
  2. $396,455 spent. RHY - BASIC CENTER PROGRAM FOR RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH. PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE THROUGH OPTION HOUSE. SERVICES INCLUDE FOOD, CLOTHING, COUNSELING, MEDICAL SCREENINGS, REFERRALS AND AFTERCARE.
  3. $231,318 spent. MATERNITY GROUP HOME (MGH) - RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR PREGNANT AND/OR PARENTING TEENS 16 - 22 YEARS. SERVICES INCLUDE EDUCATION, JOB READINESS TRAINING, LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, EMERGENCY GROCERY ASSISTANCE, INFANT/CHILD SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING.
  4. $516,308 spent. TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PASSED THROUGH TEXAS WORKFORCE COMISSION (191,364), CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION PASSED THORUGH TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR (276,657).
  5. TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PASSED THROUGH TEXAS WORKFORCE COMISSION (191,364), CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION PASSED THORUGH TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR (276,657).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 April 1972.

    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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