Selena Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE FOUNDATION SHALL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS ON A REGULAR BASIS TO QUALIFIED SECTION 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT IN THE DISCRETION OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS. THESE PUBLIC CHARITIES AND THE AMOUNTS WILL BE DECIDED BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
- Income
- $2,179
- Spending
- $28,718
- Reserves
- 34.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 94%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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)
- $10,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION SHALL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO QUALIFIED SECTION 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES. THE FOUNDATION MADE A DONATION TO UNITED WAY OF THE COASTAL BEND. THE UNITED WAY IS AN INDEPENDENT AND LOCALLY OPERATED NON-PROFIT IN THE TEXAS COASTAL BEND FOR MORE THAN 80 YEARS. IT SERVES 60 COMMUNITIES IN AND AROUND THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: BEE, BROOKS, DUVAL, JIM WELLS, LIVE OAK, KENEDY, KLEBERG, NUECES, REFUGIO AND SAN PATRICIO. IT'S GOAL IS TO CHANGE LIVES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.
- $15,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION SHALL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO QUALIFIED SECTION 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES. THE FOUNDATION MADE A DONATION TO OPERATION SAFE RETURN. OPERATION SAFE RETURN GIVES EVERY CHILD THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE NECESSARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES, OBTAIN VALUABLE SAFETY INFORMATION AND ENSURE A HEALTHY START TO THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR.
- $2,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION SHALL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO QUALIFIED SECTION 170(C)(1) PUBLIC CHARITIES. THE FOUNDATION MADE A DONATION TO WEST OSO ELEMENTARY. WEST OSO ELEMENTARY IS A SCHOOL WORKING TO ENRICH AND BUILD A PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL COMMUNITY THROUGH RELEVANT AND DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES. STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE AND IDENTIFY CAREER INTERESTS AND PATHWAYS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
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 December 2024.
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 2017.
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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