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Texas Association of School Boards Inc

EIN 74-2275519 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TASB'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR TEXAS SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH ADVOCACY, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, AND HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS. TASB'S WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES LESSENS THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES LOCATED IN TEXAS AND OTHER STATES.

Income
$103.8 million
Spending
$96.8 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
564
Volunteers
46
Highest pay
$698,786, first public managing director

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

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    42 of 42 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

    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 August 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. $31.3 million spent. TASB RISK MANAGEMENT FUND - THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT, TASB PROVIDES OVERALL MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION TO THE TASB RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (FUND), AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK SHARING POOL FOR TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL-RELATED GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. THE FUND OFFERS WORKERS' COMPENSATION, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION, PROPERTY, SCHOOL LIABILITY, AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE, AND AUTO LIABILITY RISK POOLING TO ITS MEMBERS. TASB'S PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE UNDERWRITING, MARKETING, CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION, LOSS PREVENTION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND OTHER MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT SERVICES. THE RISK POOLING PROVIDED BY THE FUND AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY TASB ON THE FUND'S BEHALF ARE DESIGNED TO REDUCE AND MINIMIZE THE RISK OF LOSS BY THE FUND'S MEMBERS THROUGH EFFECTIVE LOSS PREVENTION, CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THE FUND PROVIDED RISK POOLING TO 1,025 MEMBERS DURING THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR.
  2. $12.8 million spent. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING - THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (PURCHASING COOPERATIVE) IS AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY OF COOPERATING LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES ORGANIZED UNDER THE TEXAS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT. THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, TASB PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RELATING TO COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES IN TEXAS, SUCH AS SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS. THE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE SERVED OVER 1,900 GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAT PURCHASED APPROXIMATELY $2.1 BILLION IN GOODS AND SERVICES DURING THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR. THROUGH A SERVICE AND LICENSE AGREEMENT, TASB ALSO PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RELATING TO COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO THE NATIONAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (NATIONAL COOPERATIVE), AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY OF COOPERATING LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, EXCLUDING TEXAS. THE NATIONAL COOPERATIVE SERVED OVER 1,000 GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, EXCLUDING TEXAS, AND THESE ENTITIES PURCHASED APPROXIMATELY $180 MILLION IN GOODS AND SERVICES DURING THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR. TASB HAS ALSO MADE ONLINE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AVAILABLE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE NON-PROFITS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED. THESE THREE PURCHASING INSTRUMENTALITIES OPERATE AS, AND ARE KNOWN AS, BUYBOARD, A TASB-TRADEMARKED NAME. PROGRAM REVENUE ALSO INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE FEES EARNED THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TASB AND THE TASB ENERGY COOPERATIVE (ENERGY COOPERATIVE). THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE IS AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY OF COOPERATING LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES ORGANIZED UNDER THE TEXAS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT. THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE OFFERS ENERGY AGGREGATION AND COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT SERVICES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND ALLOWS THEM TO OBTAIN ELECTRICITY SERVICES AND FUEL FROM AWARDED VENDORS AT A COMPETITIVE RATE. THERE WERE 234 ENTITIES PARTICIPATING IN THE ELECTRICITY PROGRAM DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, WITH 1.4 BILLION KILOWATT-HOURS OF ELECTRICITY PURCHASED. THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE ALSO OFFERS A TRANSPORTATION FUEL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FIXED-RATE PRICING FOR FUEL COMMODITIES, INCLUDING GASOLINE AND DIESEL, OVER PRE-SET PERIODS OF TIME, OR TERMS. THERE WERE 70 ENTITIES PARTICIPATING IN THE FUEL PROGRAM DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, WITH OVER 10.1 MILLION GALLONS OF TRANSPORTATION FUEL DELIVERED. THE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, NATIONAL COOPERATIVE, AND ENERGY COOPERATIVE ASSIST THEIR RESPECTIVE MEMBERS BY FACILITATING COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH ECONOMIES OF SCALE IN PURCHASING SERVICES AND PRODUCTS. AS A RESULT, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES CAN OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT.
  3. $9.1 million spent. TASB OFFERS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE ARRAY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. BASIC MEMBER SERVICES TO BOARDS OF TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF MEMBERS AT THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE; BOARD TRAINING CREDIT AND TRACKING; AND A SUBSCRIPTION TO TASB'S FLAGSHIP PUBLICATION, TEXAS LONE STAR. IN ADDITION, TASB PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO MEMBERS. TASB ATTORNEYS ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT PUBLIC SCHOOL ISSUES AND PROVIDE COUNSEL TO SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES AND THEIR ADMINISTRATORS AND ATTORNEYS DAILY. THROUGH TASB MEMBERSHIP, OTHER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ON AN ADDITIONAL FEE BASIS. TASB SERVICES WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO 1,043 ACTIVE, 191 ASSOCIATE, AND 61 AFFILIATE MEMBERS DURING THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR.
  4. $32.1 million spent. I. BOARD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SUPPORTS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL GOVERNANCE TEAMS THROUGH TRAINING, CONSULTING, FACILITATION, PUBLICATIONS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND GOVERNANCE RESOURCES DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS AND SUPERINTENDENTS. SERVICES INCLUDE IN-DISTRICT BOARD DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE CONSULTING, TEAM-BUILDING AND BOARD OPERATING PROCEDURE WORKSHOPS, SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION SUPPORT, BOARD SELF-ASSESSMENTS, STRATEGIC GOVERNANCE PLANNING, LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION SUPPORT, BOARD OFFICER DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP TASB, TEXAS TRUSTEE INSTITUTE, BOARD OFFICER INSTITUTE, EISO TRAINING, REGIONAL WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, WEBINARS, AND THE TASB ONLINE LEARNING CENTER. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL GOVERNANCE CAPACITY, IMPROVE BOARD-SUPERINTENDENT TEAMWORK, SUPPORT COMPLIANCE WITH STATE-REQUIRED TRUSTEE TRAINING, AND PROMOTE EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP OF PUBLIC RESOURCES ON BEHALF OF TEXAS STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, THE ARRAY OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY BOARD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REACHED THOUSANDS OF TRUSTEES, SUPERINTENDENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.II. FIRST PUBLIC, LLC (FIRST PUBLIC) - DIRECTLY AND THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LONE STAR INVESTMENT POOL, A PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT POOL ESTABLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT AND THE TEXAS PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT ACT, FIRST PUBLIC PROVIDES INVESTMENT SERVICES TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, SUCH AS SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CITIES, AND COUNTIES, AS WELL AS OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. FIRST PUBLIC ASSISTS THESE ENTITIES IN MANAGING AND OFFERING INVESTMENT PROGRAMS. FIRST PUBLIC SERVICES HELP GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES REDUCE THE TIME AND EXPENSE OF MANAGING THEIR INVESTMENTS, AND PROVIDE FOR INVESTMENT DIVERSIFICATION. THESE SERVICES ENABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. DURING THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR, THERE WERE OVER 700 PARTICIPATING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE LONE STAR INVESTMENT POOL.THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT, FIRST PUBLIC ALSO PROVIDES OVERALL MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION TO THE TASB BENEFITS COOPERATIVE (BENEFITS COOPERATIVE). THE BENEFITS COOPERATIVE IS AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY OF COOPERATING LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES ORGANIZED UNDER THE TEXAS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT. THE BENEFITS COOPERATIVE WAS CREATED IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH ATTRACTING AND RETAINING GOOD EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING GROUP BENEFITS COVERAGE AND ADMINISTRATION TO DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. FIRST PUBLIC'S PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE IN THE SELECTION OF PROVIDERS, MARKETING, PARTICIPANT ENROLLMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BENEFITS COOPERATIVE INITIATIVES. THERE WERE 31 PARTICIPATING TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE BENEFITS COOPERATIVE DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25. (SEE PART IV LINE 33 STATEMENT IN SCHEDULE O.)III. FACILITY SERVICES PROVIDES ITS PARTICIPANTS WITH ASSISTANCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ISSUES, ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO FEE-BASED SERVICES SUCH AS ASBESTOS SAMPLING, INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, INDOOR AIR QUALITY, ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLANNING, FACILITY ASSESSMENTS, LONG-RANGE PLANNING ASSISTANCE, AND CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING. FACILITY SERVICES ALSO HAS A DATA SHARING AND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH AN OUTSIDE PROVIDER TO ALLOW THE PROVIDER TO USE THE TASB FACILITY DASHBOARD. ADDITIONALLY, TASB HAS A WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH AN OUTSIDE FIRM TO PROMOTE A PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH THE OUTSIDE FIRM, AS EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER FOR THE PROGRAM, WORKS WITH PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO OFFER THEIR PROPERTY FOR CELLULAR TOWER AND ANTENNA LEASES.FACILITY SERVICES ALSO HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH AN OUTSIDE PROVIDER OF EXPANDED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES THROUGH WHICH TASB PROMOTES THE SERVICES OF THE OUTSIDE FIRM AS A PREFERRED PROVIDER. THE SERVICES OFFERED BY THE OUTSIDE FIRM ARE BOTH COMPLEMENTARY AND SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY TASB FACILITY SERVICES.THESE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ALLOW GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. DURING THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR, FACILITY SERVICES HAD 705 PARTICIPANTS AND PERFORMED 442 CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS. APPLICABLE REVENUE EARNED FROM THE OUTSIDE FIRMS/PROVIDERS, AS WELL AS REVENUE EARNED BY MAKING FACILITY SERVICES SUBSCRIPTION AND CONTRACT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED.IV. HR SERVICES PARTICIPANTS HAVE ACCESS TO PUBLICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AREA OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE SALARY SURVEY DATA, IN-DISTRICT TRAINING, MODEL JOB DESCRIPTIONS, MODEL EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS, AND A HUMAN RESOURCES LIBRARY. THESE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. DURING THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR, HR SERVICES HAD 1,067 PARTICIPANTS, PERFORMED ALMOST 300 CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS, AND SOLD OVER 1,500 PUBLICATIONS. HR SERVICES HAS ALSO MADE CONSULTING SERVICES AVAILABLE TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED.V. POLICY SERVICE PROVIDES SUBSCRIBERS WITH SERVICES AND RESOURCES THAT HELP SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS MASTER THEIR RESPECTIVE ROLES IN PROVIDING EXCELLENT LOCAL GOVERNANCE. SERVICES INCLUDE LEGAL REFERENCE POLICIES AND UPDATES, LOCALIZED POLICY MANUALS, POLICY REVIEW SESSIONS, AND ACCESS TO AN INTERNET-BASED TOOL FOR HOSTING DISTRICT POLICIES. THESE SERVICES SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN T
  5. VII. LEGAL SERVICES - IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES, LEGAL SERVICES OFFERS IN-SERVICE TRAINING, SEMINARS, AND PUBLICATIONS ON LEGAL TOPICS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. IN SUPPORT OF BASIC MEMBER SERVICES, LEGAL SERVICES RESPONDED TO OVER 3,400 LEGAL INQUIRIES FROM MEMBERS DURING THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR. UNDER A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE TASB LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND (LAF), A 501(C)(4) TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY, TASB PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO LAF, PRIMARILY THROUGH THE LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION. LAF'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST PARTICIPATING TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY ADVOCATING ON ISSUES OR CAUSES THAT GENERALLY AFFECT, OR WILL AFFECT, THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2025, LAF HAD 746 MEMBERS. THESE SERVICES SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. VIII. BOARDBOOK IS A WEB-BASED SOFTWARE APPLICATION THAT HELPS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER SUBSCRIBERS ASSEMBLE BOARD MEETING MATERIALS IN A CONSISTENT, EFFICIENT MANNER, AND PROVIDES FOR PAPERLESS MEETINGS. ASSEMBLED MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE WEB AND CAN INCLUDE LINKS TO OTHER DOCUMENTS. THE APPLICATION ALLOWS FOR SEARCHES OF ARCHIVED BOARD MEETING MATERIALS AND MINUTES. THE PUBLIC CAN VIEW POSTED MEETING NOTICES, AGENDA MATERIALS, AND MINUTES ON A DISTRICT'S WEBSITE. BY USING BOARDBOOK, DISTRICTS ARE ABLE TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THERE WERE 879 TEXAS AND 921 OUT-OF-STATE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES SUBSCRIBING TO BOARDBOOK DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25. TASB HAS ALSO MADE BOARDBOOK AVAILABLE TO NON-PROFIT AND OTHER PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED. IX. EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES (ESS) IS A CONSULTING SERVICE DEDICATED TO HELPING DISTRICTS FIND A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR OTHER KEY ADMINISTRATOR. SEARCHES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE AT EACH STAGE OF THE PROCESS, FROM ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING TO OFFERING SCREENING ASSISTANCE FOR DECISION MAKERS. BY UTILIZING ESS SERVICES, DISTRICTS ARE ABLE TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. ESS CONDUCTED 23 SEARCHES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25. X. TASB EVENTS IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAMS BY PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. MAJOR CONFERENCES INCLUDE TXEDCON (HOSTED JOINTLY WITH ANOTHER NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION), GOVERNANCE CAMP, AND THE SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE. THESE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, TASB EVENTS PROVIDED TRAINING TO MORE THAN 8,000 CONFERENCE ATTENDEES. XI. THROUGH A COMMUNITY COLLEGE SERVICES PROGRAM, TASB PROVIDES LEGAL EXPERTISE AND COMPREHENSIVE POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGES THAT ARE MEMBERS OF TASB. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES, THE PROGRAM'S LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDE TRAINING AND PUBLICATIONS ON LEGAL TOPICS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. IN SUPPORT OF BASIC MEMBER SERVICES, COMMUNITY COLLEGE SERVICES RESPONDED TO OVER 300 LEGAL INQUIRIES FROM COLLEGE MEMBERS DURING THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR. THE PROGRAM'S POLICY SERVICES INCLUDE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AND UPDATES, A LOCAL POLICY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, POLICY REVIEW SESSIONS, AND ACCESS TO AN INTERNET-BASED TOOL FOR HOSTING COMMUNITY COLLEGE POLICIES. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2025, COMMUNITY COLLEGE SERVICES HAD 47 POLICY SERVICE SUBSCRIBERS AND CONDUCTED 138 CONSULTING JOBS. XII. OTHER REVENUE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, REVENUE GENERATED THROUGH LEGISLATIVE UPDATE SEMINARS, ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCES, SALES OF VARIOUS TASB PRODUCTS AND PUBLICATIONS, AND PRINTING SERVICES. THESE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THE SALE OF CERTAIN ITEMS AND FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 August 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 September 1984.

    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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