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Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas

EIN 74-2828178 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOSTER HEALING FOR GRIEVING YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS, COUNSELING, TRAINING, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
38
Volunteers
1,500
Highest pay
$130,989, ceo

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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (2)
  1. $3.4 million spent. FOR THE PAST 27 YEARS, THE CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT CENTER OF SOUTH TEXAS HAS PROVIDED COMPASSIONATE, TRAUMA-INFORMED GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES AT NO COST TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 3 TO 24. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT NO CHILD OR FAMILY GRIEVES ALONE BY OFFERING SPECIALIZED SERVICES TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF CHILDREN COPING WITH THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE.OUR GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAMS INCLUDE PEER-FACILITATED GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL GRIEF COUNSELING, THERAPEUTIC GRIEF CAMPS, AND SCHOOL-BASED GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES. THESE SERVICES CREATE SAFE SPACES WHERE CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS CAN EXPRESS THEIR EMOTIONS, BUILD RESILIENCE, AND FIND HOPE ALONGSIDE PEERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR LOSSES.RECOGNIZING THAT FINANCIAL BARRIERS AND GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATIONS OFTEN PREVENT FAMILIES FROM ACCESSING CRITICAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES. FAMILIES WHO MAY NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO PAY FOR TRADITIONAL COUNSELING OR WHO RESIDE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES CAN RECEIVE SUPPORT AT NO COST THROUGH OUR CENTER-BASED PROGRAMS OR THROUGH OUR EXPANDING SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS. BY PARTNERING WITH SCHOOLS, WE BRING GRIEF SUPPORT DIRECTLY TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST, FOSTERING HEALING IN ENVIRONMENTS WHERE CHILDREN FEEL SAFE AND SUPPORTED.AT THE CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT CENTER OF SOUTH TEXAS, WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAL, AND WE REMAIN COMMITTED IN OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE HOPE AND HEALING TO GRIEVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN BEXAR COUNTY.
  2. BOTH OUR CENTERS IN SAN ANTONIO AND UVALDE POSSESSES A STRONG AND COMPASSIONATE PROFESSIONAL TEAM OF THERAPISTS, WHO ARE SUPPORTED BY DEDICATED ADMINISTRATORS, UNIVERSITY INTERNS, AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. TOGETHER, WE WORKED TIRELESSLY IN 2024 TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO A RECORD NUMBER OF FAMILIES, OFFERING THE SUPPORT AND CARE THEY REQUIRE DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES. AS WE MOVE FORWARD, WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO BEING A RELIABLE SOURCE OF SOLACE AND HEALING FOR CHILDREN FACING GRIEF, EMPOWERING THEM TO COPE WITH THEIR EMOTIONS AND NAVIGATE THE HEALING PROCESS.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 2024.

    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 May 1997.

    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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