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Spina Bifida Texas

EIN 74-1936785 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY SPINA BIFIDA AND TO PROMOTE ITS PREVENTION THROUGH FOLIC ACID AWARENESS.

Income
$309,653
Spending
$270,123
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
1
Volunteers
261
Highest pay
$60,000, executive dir.

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 96% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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

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. $112,084 spent. SBTX PROVIDES EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. A FULL-DAY CONFERENCE IS FILLED WITH INFORMATION FROM DOCTORS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AND EDUCATION SPECIALISTS. MEDICAL TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE NEUROLOGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AND UROLOGY. ALSO COVERED ARE INDEPENDENCE ISSUES, LEARNING DISABILITIES, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES. SBTX ALSO PROVIDES MINI-EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AT DIFFERENT SBTX FAMILY EVENTS.
  2. $108,503 spent. THE LENDING CLOSET PROGRAM PROVIDES DONATED EMERGENCY INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES AND USED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. IN 2024, SBTX CONNECTED 294 INDIVIDUALS WITH THESE ITEMS.
  3. $17,470 spent. FASHIONABLE CONNECTS CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WITH HIGH SCHOOL DESIGN STUDENTS WHO CREATE AND MODIFY A GARMENT TO OVERCOME THE CHILDS DRESSING OBSTACLE. THE MODEL RECEIVES A CUSTOMIZED OUTFIT, A BOOST IN SELF-ESTEEM, AND SOLUTIONS TO THEIR DRESSING LIMITATION. THE STUDENT DESIGNERS LEARN MORE ABOUT DISABILITIES, IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS, AND HELP OTHER KIDS. UPON COMPLETION OF THE GARMENT, SBTX HOSTS A FASHION SHOW TO SHOWCASE THE DESIGNS.
  4. $608 spent. TEXAS HAS BEEN AFFECTED WITH 10,000 SPINA BIFIDA RELATED BIRTHS ANNUALLY, TWICE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. OUTREACH EFFORTS INCLUDE ATTENDANCE AT BRIDAL/HEALTH FAIRS WHERE VOLUNTEERS DISTRIBUTE MULTIVITAMINS, PROVIDE FOLIC ACID INFORMATION AND ITEMS WITH THE FOLIC ACID MESSAGE. ON VALENTINES DAY, VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE FOLIC ACID GIFT BAGS TO BRIDES AT THE ANNUAL MASS WEDDING CEREMONIES AT THE BEXAR COUNTY COURTHOUSE. OUTREACH EFFORTS ALSO INCLUDE FOLIC ACID PRESENTATIONS AT HIGH SCHOOLS AND WOMEN'S GROUPS TO HELP EDUCATE WOMEN. IN 2024, SBTX SHARED THE FOLIC MESSAGE WITH OVER 500 WOMEN AND DISTRIBUTED 250 BOTTLES OF VITAMINS.SBTX PROVIDES SUPPORT AND GUIDES NEW PARENTS WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THAT THEY WILL NEED REGARDING THEIR CHILD'S CARE. IN 2024, SBTX CONNECTED 5 NEWLY DIAGNOSED FAMILIES. RESOURCE AND REFERRAL INFORMATION-SBTX PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH INFORMATION REGARDING ASSISTANCE AND OPPORTUNITIES BY CONNECTING FAMILIES WITH AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. ADDITONALLY SBTX PROVIDES ASSISTANCE REGARDING EDUCATION AND THE PROCESS OF GAINING SUPPORT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. TBS SBTX OFFICE HOUSES A RESOURCE LIBRARY THAT CONTAINS BOOKS/PUBLICATIONS THAT CONTAIN INFORMATION ON THE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH SB. SBTX PROVIDES INFORMATION THROUGH EMAIL AND MAILINGS. IN 2024, 641 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED THESE SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 August 1977.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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