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Greater Texas Services Inc

EIN 74-2471210 · Bryan, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GREATER TEXAS SERVICES' MISSION IS TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND PROVIDE FUNDING TO ANY STUDENT THROUGH LOANS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER MEANS.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$495,559
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$374,902, asst vice pres

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. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 76% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs.

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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

    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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $296,189 spent. GREATER TEXAS SERVICES SUPPORTS THE FINANCING OF EDUCATION BY PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM AS A DOWNSTREAM HOLDER OF STUDENT LOANS. THE TOTAL PORTFOLIO AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 WAS APPROXIMATELY $18,813,683. GTS PLANS TO HOLD THESE LOANS THROUGH THE BORROWERS' REPAYMENT CYCLE.
  2. $10,883 spent. GTS PROVIDES NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.
  3. $9,500 spent. GTS AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES SEEKING HIGHER EDUCATION. THROUGH ITS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS IN 2024 GTS DISTRIBUTED A NET OF $9,500 TO EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR APPROXIMATELY 18 STUDENTS.

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 2024.

    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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