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Calhoun County Resource Watch

EIN 74-2585960 · Seadrift, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak49 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote conservation of the natural resources located in and around Calhoun County, Texas to prevent degradation of the environment in and around Calhoun County, Texas to sponsor such activities and events as may contribute to the social welfare of the area in and around Calhoun County, Texas.

Income
$336,943
Spending
$141,463
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
18.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$8,700, president

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 58% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 55% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (1)
  1. $127,228 spent. Legal Advocacy: Successfully challenged a UCC/Dow wastewater permit amendment that would have increased discharge volumes from 17 million gallons to 43 million gallons per day into local waterways, a 153% increase. Our legal intervention resulted in the complete withdrawal of the permit application, preventing an additional 26 million gallons of industrial wastewater from entering Calhoun County's water systems daily. Community Education: Organized and hosted a well-attended town hall meeting focused on mercury contamination near the Alcoa Superfund site, providing residents with critical environmental health information and empowering the community with knowledge about potential contamination risks in their area. Ongoing Litigation: Continued our legal challenge to the MaxMidstream air permit for the Seahawk Terminal expansion in Calhoun County, demonstrating our persistent advocacy for proper environmental protections. While the appeals court recently ruled against our request for a contested case hearing, we remain committed to holding industrial polluters accountable through all available legal channels. Plastic Pollution Monitoring: Conducted regular monitoring and documentation of plastic pellet (preproduction plastic) discharge into local waterways. These monitoring activities generate evidence to hold plastic manufacturers accountable for pellet pollution and protect the ecological health of Calhoun County's bays and waterways. Public Advocacy: Served as a consistent voice for environmental protection in Calhoun County, representing community concerns regarding industrial pollution through public comments, media engagement, and direct advocacy with regulatory agencies to ensure stronger environmental safeguards for our bays and waterways.

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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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