Webb County Heritage Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Webb County Heritage Foundation seeks to raise awareness and appreciation of Webb county's heritage by advocating the protection and preservation of historic architecture, ranching heritage, and cultural traditions, customs, and folklore of the border region through heritage education and heritage tourism.
- Income
- $301,376
- Spending
- $264,487
- Spent on programs
- 59%
- Reserves
- -7.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 60%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 2
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1559% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (3)
- $14,592 spent. 1st Exempt Purpose Accomplishment - Archives - This extensive collection is a vital resource catering to adiverse audience, including the general public, researchers, genealogists, students, tourists, travel writers,professional and aspiring writers, as well as media professionals spanning television, cinema, and documentaries. Visitors are welcomed to explore this comprehensive repository of regional history. Accessiblethrough our cutting-edge digital archives, the WCHF invites exploration and discovery, encouraging individualsto submit research requests to visit our dedicated research center.
- $22,697 spent. See Schedule O
- 4th Exempt Purpose Accomplishment - The Webb Cast - The WebbCast is a weekly short-form digital series designed to bring local history, culture and community highlights to life in a fun and engaging way. The WebbCast is fully produced by the Webb County Heritage Foundation with funds from Webb County, Texas, City of Laredo, and the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Foundation. It is written by Director of Operations Andrea Ordoñez, and directed, edited, sound produced, and designed by Edwardo Garcia, Museum Manager. The show averages 25,000 views per episode on social media.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1980.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Heritage Foundation (Washington, DC), EIN 23-7327730. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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