Communities in Schools of San Antonio
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE.
- Income
- $22.0 million
- Spending
- $21.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 11.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 40%
- Employees
- 406
- Volunteers
- 200
- Highest pay
- $232,635, ceo
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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2526 of 26 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $18.0 million spent. Communities In Schools of San Antonio (CIS-SA) surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. For more than 40 years, CIS-SA has worked directly on school campuses across Bexar County and surrounding communities, addressing the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges that can prevent students from reaching their full potential. Today, CIS-SA serves more than 10,000 students annually through intensive case management, mental health and school-based support services.
- While CIS-SA helps connect students and families to essential resources such as food, clothing, transportation, and housing assistance, our work extends far beyond meeting immediate needs. Our professional Site Coordinators provide individualized case management, social-emotional support, goal setting, mentorship, family engagement, crisis intervention, and connections to community resources. Students also gain access to evidence-based programs that support mental wellness, attendance, academic achievement, college and career readiness, and positive youth development.
- Working in partnership with 13 school districts and more than 140 community organizations, CIS-SA creates a network of support that helps students overcome barriers, build resilience, and develop the skills needed for lifelong success. By addressing the whole child and strengthening connections between schools, families, and communities, CIS-SA helps ensure that students not only stay in school, but also thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
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
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 August 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 January 1986.
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.
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