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Texas Section Society for Range Management

EIN 74-6083109 · San Angelo, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR THE STEWARDSHIP OF RANGELANDS BASED ON SOUND ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPALS. TO FOSTER ADVANCEMENT IN THE SCIENCE AND ART OF GRAZING LAND MANAGEMENT, TO PROMOTE PROGRESS IN THE CONSERVATION AND GREATEST SUSTAINED USE OF FORAGE AND SOIL RESOURCES, TO STIMULATE DISCUSSION AND UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL RANGE AND PASTURE PROBLEMS, TO PROVIDE A MEDIUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND FACTS AMONG SECTION MEMBERS AND WITH ALLIED TECHNOLOGISTS, AND TO ENCOURAGE PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT OF ITS MEMBERS.

Income
$146,172
Spending
$120,783
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
106.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 46%
Employees
0
Volunteers
70

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 81% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 106.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $24,669 spent. YOUTH ACTIVITIES COMRNITTE - SPONSORED THE YOUTH RANGE WORKSHOP IN JUNCTION, TEXAS FROM JUNE 15TH TO JUNE 21ST 2024. 16 STUDENTS ATTENDED. ALSO, CONDUCTED YOUTH RANGE WORKSHOP 2, AN INTENSIVE WEEK LONG VISIT TO RANCHES TO LEARN AND DO MANY ACTIVITIES (8 ATTENDED INCLUDE CHAPERONS).
  2. $50,185 spent. ANNUAL MEETING - SPONSORED ANNUAL MEETING IN VICTORIA, TEXAS. FROM OCTOBER 15TH TO OCTOBER 18TH 2024. WITH THE THEME "RANGELAND IN THE 21ST CENTURY". OVER 238 PEOPLE ATTENDED.
  3. $26,568 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED SCHOLARSHIPS AND AN INTERNSHIP IN NATURAL RESOURCE AREAS. PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS STRESSING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION. SPEAKING CONTEST, PLANT CONTEST AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS INCLUDING TRAVEL ASSISTANCE. ALSO, PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS.
  4. $6,716 spent. AWARDS, SRM AWARDS DINNER (NV), & DONATIONS

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2015 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 November 6, 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 1967.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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