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Val Verde Training Center

EIN 74-2898717 · Del Rio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceWeak21 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE MENTORING, TUTORING AND CARE FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$360,655
Spending
$351,155
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
-1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$38,868, vice president

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

Weak: 45 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 21 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $247,450 spent. VAL VERDE TRAINING CENTER PROVIDES AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER CARE. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED FROM THEIR SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. NUTRITIOUS SNACKS OR MEALS, RECREATIONAL TIME, CRAFTS, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, ALONG WITH CHARACTER BUILDING GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND FAMILY SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED. CHILDREN RECEIVE HELP AND TIME IN COMPLETING THEIR HOMEWORK. IF NEEDED, TUTORS AND MENTORS ARE PROVIDED. SPECIAL-NEEDS STUDENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM. THE AVERAGE CLASS SIZE IS 35 AND IS BROKEN DOWN TO SMALLER GROUPS WHEN NEEDED. APPROXIMATELY 45 TO 55 CHILDREN ARE SERVED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DURING THE SUMMER, ALL-DAY CARE FROM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY IS PROVIDED. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS WITHIN THE COUNTY, BOTH EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL, PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, CRAFTS, SWIMMING, AND MOVIES. CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN OUR "SUMMER BRIDGE" PROGRAM. THIS STUDY PROGRAM BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN THE PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEAR AND THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR. THE SUMMER PROGRAM SERVES AN AVERAGE OF 40 CHILDREN. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT REDUCED RATES OR AT NO COST TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO AGES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADES. MENTORING PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO AT RISK STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS FOR AGES K THROUGH 6 WITH OBJECTIVES TO ADDRESS RISKY BEHAVIORS SUCH AS BULLYING, DRUGS, AND ALCOHOL USE.
  2. VVTC'S "MY SUCCESS MENTORING AND TUTORING PROGRAM" TARGETS AT-RISK STUDENTS IN GRADES K-6TH. THE PROGRAM OFFERS SCHOOL BASED MENTORING, ACADEMIC TUTORING, WITH CHARACTER EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS. TARGET NUMBER SERVED IS FROM 25 TO 30 STUDENTS.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 September 1967.

    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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