Texas Association for School Nutrition
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What it says it does
TASN seeks to positively impact the health and education of Texas children through nutrition. With over 6,000 members, TASN is one of the largest state school nutrition associations in the nation.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 51
- Highest pay
- $147,861, exec director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (4)
- ANNUAL CONFERENCETASNs Annual Conference is a much anticipated four-day event. The conference features inspiring speakers and networking opportunities. It connects hundreds of exhibitors and school district professionals who make product recommendations and purchasing decisions.
- PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATION SUMMIT (PCS)TASNs Partnership Collaboration Summit is a two-day, collaborative event connecting K-12 child nutrition decision makers with industry partners. This is a unique opportunity for in-depth discussions, training, and future planning. Participants experience an inspirational keynote speaker, TDA update session, breakout sessions designed to generate ideas, and networking opportunities.
- TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONTASN has undertaken a certification program to help school nutrition professionals continue their education and reach career goals. College courses, workshops sponsored by the Texas Department of Agriculture, and TASN training seminars can be used toward certification. These programs not only improve the value of service to school children, but they enhance members' earning potential and career development.
- TASNewsThe flagship publication of TASN, published quarterly, TASNews has a distribution of over 4,700 per issue and reaches 270+ school districts.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 August 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 August 1966.
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 November 4, 2026.
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