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Texas Burn Survivor Society Inc

EIN 74-2786500 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CARE, COMFORT, AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO THE CRITICALLY BURNED AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROVIDES FIRE SAFETY AND BURN PREVENTION EDUCATION TO SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN.

Income
$283,808
Spending
$222,330
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
4
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$49,000, executive dir.

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 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 11 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (7)
  1. $117,535 spent. CAMP DAVID:PROVIDES A SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE TO BURN-INJURED CHILDREN, AND IS UNIQUE IN THAT IT ALSO INCLUDES THEIR SIBLINGS AND CHILDREN OF BURN SURVIVORS. THE PROGRAM'S FOCUS IS TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN THE CORE VALUES WHICH ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO SURVIVE INJURY AND GAIN SELF CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM, AND COPING SKILLS THAT ALLOW THEM TO RE-ENTER AND FUNCTION HAPPILY IN SOCIETY. IT IS A FREE OF CHARGE WEEK OF ADVENTURE, DISCOVERY, AND FUN. 40 CAMPERS BENEFITTED FROM CAMP DAVID, AND VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY 600 HOURS.
  2. $33,672 spent. CAMP AX:IT IS A WEEKEND RETREAT FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS THAT SERVES AS A BRIDGE FROM CAMP CAMARADERIE TO YOUNG ADULTHOOD, REMINDING THESE YOUNG PEOPLE THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE. THE RETREAT TYPICALLY INCLUDES DYNAMIC INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKERS, SESSIONS ON RELATIONSHIPS AND DEALING WITH PEER PRESSURE, TIME AT THE AUSTIN FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY, PARTICIPATION IN TEAMS, AND SELF-ESTEEM BUILDING ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS A "TELL MY STORY" TIME AROUND A CAMP FIRE. IN 2024, THE CAMP HAD 12 CAMPERS.
  3. $13,710 spent. TEXAS BURN COMMUNITY CONNECT:PROVIDES COLLABORATION BETWEEN SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS THROUGHOUT TEXAS BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULT SURVIVORS TO EXPAND THEIR CONTACTS IN THE BURN COMMUNITY AND INCREASE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION THROUGHOUT THE LIFELONG RECOVERY PROCESS.
  4. $13,222 spent. DR. BASIL PRUITT EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM:ASSISTS BURN SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE NO OTHER SOURCE OF FINANCIAL AID BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FOOD, SHELTER, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER NECESSITIES. WE HELPED 15 FAMILIES IN 2024.
  5. $7,283 spent. LEADERS IN FIRE EDUCATION:IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE AND THE SAN ANTONIO FIRE DEPARTMENT (SAFD), TEXAS BURN SURVIVOR SOCIETY (TBSS) CONTINUES TO EXPAND THE LEADERS IN FIRE EDUCATION PROGRAM (LIFE). THIS PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH OTHER CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS IN THE AREA TO EXPAND ITS REACH. IN 2023, TBSS PARTICIPATED IN 3 OPEN AIR HEALTH AND SAFETY FAIRS, WORKING WITH BEXAR COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICS AND WITH SAFE KIDS. WE DID KITCHEN SAFETY DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROVIDED SAFETY INFORMATION, INTERACTING WITH OVER 300 PARENTS AND CHILDREN.
  6. $4,140 spent. SUPPORT FOR WARRIORS IN TRANSITION AND THEIR FAMILIES:PROVIDES FOR REHABILITIATION AND INTEGRATION BACK TO SOCIETY FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS, THEIR SPOUSES, AND FAMILIES. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PASTORAL STAFF AT THE SAN ANTONIO MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER. TBSS INCLUDES WARRIOR FAMILIES IN ALL OUR EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND SUPPORT GROUPS, AT NO COST TO THEM, PROVIDING CONTINUING EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL INTERACTION SUPPORT.
  7. $3,640 spent. SCAR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM:UNDERWRITES THE COST OF PRESCRIPTION PRESSURE GARMENTS FOR BURN SURVIVORS WHO COULD OTHERWISE NOT AFFORD TO FILL THEIR GARMENT PRESCRIPTIONS. THESE COSTLY, CUSTOM-MADE ELASTICIZED GARMENTS ARE USED FOR REDUCTION OF SCARRING. SCAR MANAGEMENT IS, FOR SOME SURVIVORS, ESSENTIAL TO A SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO SOCIETY. THE PROGRAM ASSISTED 10 PATIENTS DURING THE YEAR.

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 June 1997.

    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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