Santas Workshop at the Great Place
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL CONTRIBUTE TO THE ADVANCEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE ON THE INSTALLATION OF FORT HOOD. SANTA'S WORKSHOP IS EXCLUSIVELY FUNDED BY DONATIONS AND IS STAFFED ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS WHO STRIVE TO PRESENT A PROFESSIONAL AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE WHILE WORKING YEAR ROUND IN ORDER TO DISTRIBUTE NEW TOYS, BOOKS, AND GAMES TO CHILDREN IN THE FORT HOOD MILITARY COMMUNITY DURING CHRISTMAS TIME.
- Income
- $120,742
- Spending
- $91,602
- Reserves
- 22.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 22.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 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 (1)
- $78,685 spent. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES TOYS, BOOKS, AND GAMES TO MILITARY FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL NEED DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. OUR BIGGEST EXPENSE IS THE COST OF THOSE ITEMS THAT ARE NOT DONATED IN ORDER TO MEET THE PROGRAM NEEDS. MOST OF THESE ITEMS ARE PURCHASED AT A DISCOUNTED RATE. DONATED TO 1,859 CHILDREN AND 837 FAMILIES THIS YEAR.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on June 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on April 15, 2012.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending January 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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