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Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development Rgv Lead

EIN 74-2691363 · Weslaco, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RGV LEAD'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP A SKILLED WORKFORCE IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY.

Income
$241,890
Spending
$250,137
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
4
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$45,500, rgv lead exec 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: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes -6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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

    5 of 5

    Keeps 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $3,870 spent. THE TEXAS REGIONAL PATHWAYS NETWORK (TRPN) WAS LAUNCHED IN 2019 TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR ABBOTT'S TRI-AGENCY WORKFORCE INITIATIVE, THROUGH WHICH THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, AND TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION ARE WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO INCREASE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY IN TEXAS BY LINKING EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY. WITH A VISION THAT ALL TEXANS ARE PREPARED TO CONTRIBUTE TO AN INCLUSIVE AND COMPETITIVE TEXAS ECONOMY, THE TRPN AIMS TO BUILD REGIONAL TALENT PIPELINES THAT SPUR ECONOMIC GROWTH ACROSS THE STATE AND ENSURE THAT ALL TEXANS HAVE THE SKILLS AND CREDENTIALS NEEDED FOR ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT. THE TRPN IS A GROWING COMMUNITY OF REGIONS ACROSS THE STATE WORKING TO DEVELOP, REFINE, AND SCALE HIGH-QUALITY CAREER AND EDUCATION PATHWAYS. THROUGH THE NETWORK, GRANTEES CAN SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND BEST PRACTICES, MAKE STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS AND BUILD INTENTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS REGIONS IN SERVICE OF THEIR GOALS. RGV LEAD SERVES AS THE INTERMEDIARY FOR 3 COHORTS SERVING: LA FERIA, RIO HONDO, SANTA ROSA, SAN ISIDRO, LASARA, SAN PERLITA, VANGUARD ACADEMY, DONNA AND RAYMONDVILLE. WE BRING TOGETHER SCHOOL LEADERSHIPS, EDUCATORS, WORKFORCE BOARDS, HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, AND EMPLOYERS TO BRING REAL CHANGE TO THE SCHOOL AND LOCAL AREA. SOME AREAS OF STUDY INCLUDE WELDING, WIND ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND HEALTH CARE--THESE AREAS OF STUDY FALL IN THE HIGH-DEMAND OCCUPATION OF THE SOUTH TEXAS REGION.
  2. $228,786 spent. MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL EXPENDITURES ARE REQUIRED FOR WORKSHOPS AND LUNCHES TO GAIN SUPPORT FOR AND PARTICIPATION IN THE VARIOUS PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS. THE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS AGREEMENT IS A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT IN WHICH THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD D.B.A. WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH RGV LEAD TO ASSIST WITH MANAGEMENT OF SUMMER EDUCATOR EXTERNSHIPS. RGV LEAD WORKS WITH WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, MULTIPLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND OTHER PARTNERS TO ESTABLISH AND/OR ENHANCE EXISTING CAREER ACADEMIES ALIGNED WITH HOUSE BILL 5 REQUIREMENTS BY RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND SUPPORTING TEACHER EXTERNSHIPS. RGV LEAD SERVES AS A LIAISON TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND AS EXTERNSHIP PROJECT COORDINATOR UNDER THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT. THE PROJECT IS ALIGNED WITH THE ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE SUMMER EDUCATOR EXTERNSHIPS.

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 November 6, 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 April 1994.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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