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Corpus Christi Area Council for the Deaf Inc

EIN 74-2076700 · Corp Christi, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 130 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE CORPUS CHRISTI AREA COUNCIL FOR THE DEAF SERVES AS A LINK BETWEEN THE DEAF AND THE HEARING COMMUNITY. THE SERVICES OFFERED BY THE COUNCIL ARE TO ASSIST THE DEAF INDIVIDUAL TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE HEARING WORLD. THE COUNCIL ALSO PROVIDES SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO THE DEAF, AS WELL AS, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, JOB SEARCH, SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES, ADVOCACY, AND SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
65
Volunteers
247

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 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 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 130 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • 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 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 (5)
  1. COMMUNICATION & INTERPRETER SERVICES - THESE SERVICES FULFILL THE COUNCIL'S BASIC OBJECTIVE OF PROVIDING COMMUNICATION SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDES INTERPRETERS, COMPUTER-ASSISTED NOTETAKING, AND COMPUTERIZED REAL TIME TRANSCRIPTION. SERVICES INCLUDE MEDICAL, LEGAL, ECONOMIC, GOVERNMENTAL, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES.
  2. DIRECT SERVICES/CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - DIRECT SERVICES PROVIDES NEEDS ASSESSMENTS, PLAN OF ACTION, AND FOLLOW-UP ON SPECIFIC SITUATIONS INVOLVING CLIENTS. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES TELEPHONE RELAY SERVICES FOR THOSE PERSONS WITH TDD TELEPHONES OR OFFICE VISIT TELEPHONE SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES COMMUNITY RELATIONS & NEWLETTERS ABOUT THE PROGRAMS OFFERED, ASSISTANCE TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND EDUCATION FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, AS WELL AS PROVIDING AND COMMUNCIATING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING.
  3. THE DARS STATE GRANTS PROGRAMS/ DEAF & HEARING LOSS RESOURCE SPECIALIST PROGRAMS PROVIDE SERVICES THROUGH A RESOURCE SPECIALIST WITH THE KNOWLEDGE-BASE & COMUNICATION SKILLS TO WORK WITH PERSONS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING WITH AREAS OF SENSITIVITY TRAINING, FEDERAL & STATE MANDATES ON EQUAL ACCESS TO SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AS WELL AS, INFORMATION REGARDING EMERGING TECHNOLOGY OF ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES.
  4. $1.5 million spent. RECREATION ACTIVITIES - RECREATION ACTIVITIES SEEK TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND THE COUNCIL'S NETWORK AND PROVIDE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING TOURNAMENTS, GAME DAYS AND CHALLENGE TOURNAMENTS INVOLVING TEAMS FROM OTHER CITIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO HAS A SPECIAL SUMMER RECREATION CAMP FOR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS IN THE SUMMER.
  5. RECREATION ACTIVITIES - RECREATION ACTIVITIES SEEK TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND THE COUNCIL'S NETWORK AND PROVIDE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING TOURNAMENTS, GAME DAYS AND CHALLENGE TOURNAMENTS INVOLVING TEAMS FROM OTHER CITIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO HAS A SPECIAL SUMMER RECREATION CAMP FOR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS IN THE SUMMER.

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 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 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 December 1981.

    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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