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Texas Association of School Business Officials

EIN 74-6087585 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CONNECT OUR MEMBERS - TEXAS SCHOOL BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS PROFESSIONALS - TO RELEVANT TRAINING AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY SO THEY CAN STAY AHEAD AND FIND BELONGING IN THEIR CAREERS.

Income
$10.4 million
Spending
$9.7 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
192
Volunteers
180
Highest pay
$293,090, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 August 31, 2025, 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. $3.5 million spent. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING EXTENSIVE RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER INTERACTION, JOB POSTINGS, TIMELY TOPICAL COMMUNICATION THROUGH EMAILS, AND DISCOUNTS ON CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS. THROUGH THE ONLINE MEMBERS ONLY SITE, MEMBERS MAY ACCESS THE BEST PRACTICES RESOURCE DOCUMENTS, PARTICIPATE IN THE E-COMMUNITIES, A DISCUSSION BOARD SPECIFIC TO JOB-RELATED ISSUES, AND ACCESS THE MEMBERS DIRECTORY.
  2. $1.8 million spent. CONFERENCES AND EXHIBITS - TASBO HAS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE WITH EXHIBITORS AND A SUMMER CONFERENCE WITH EXHIBITORS. CONFERENCES OFFER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION CONCERNING SCHOOL BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND LEADERSHIP GUIDANCE FOR THE ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL AND SUMMER CONFERENCES ARE DEVELOPED BY STAFF IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMMITTEES.
  3. $1.7 million spent. EDUCATIONAL COURSES - THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION IN ORDER TO PROMOTE STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE FOR TEXAS SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS. COURSES ARE OFFERED FACE-TO-FACE AND ONLINE (RECORDED AND LIVE).
  4. $1.4 million spent. ACADEMICS AND WORKSHOPS - THE DEVELOPMENT AND OFFERING OF VARIOUS TIMELY ACADEMIES AND WORKSHOPS PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND INFORMATION TO SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL IN A VARIETY OF DELIVERY FORMATS. THESE INCLUDE ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS FOCUSING ON SINGLE TOPICS OF INTEREST, MULTIPLE-DAY ACADEMIES WITH SEVERAL PRESENTERS PROVIDING INFORMATION ON A MULTITUDE OF ISSUES, AND ONLINE WEBINARS FEATURING SHORT, 1-2 HOUR PRESENTATIONS, WHICH ARE DELIVERED ELECTRONICALLY TO THE PARTICIPANTS' DESKTOP.
  5. $206,541 spent. CONSULTING SERVICES - TASBO PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL EVALUATION SERVICES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS (MANAGEMENT REVIEWS) THAT INCLUDE A CUSTOM PROGRAM APPROPRIATE FOR THE NEEDS OF THE DISTRICT, DISTRICT VISITS BY THE EVALUATION TEAM, A BOUND REPORT WITH COMMENDATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, AND UPON REQUEST, A PRESENTATION OF THE REPORT TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND/OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE EVALUATION TEAMS ARE A SELECTED GROUP OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS WITH EXPERTISE IN THE AREA BEING REVIEWED. TASBO ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE AREA OF SCHOOL FINANCE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE FUNDING ESTIMATES BASED ON CURRENT AND PROPOSED LEGISLATION ALONG WITH REGULAR UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS, KEEPING DISTRICTS INFORMED AND THE SUPPORT TO PLAN AHEAD.
  6. $42,908 spent. SPONSORSHIPS - TASBO PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR BUSINESSES TO BRAND AND ENGAGE THEMSELVES WITH MEMBERS. SPONSORS PROVIDE VALUE TO MEMBERS AND ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO THE CHALLENGES FACING SCHOOL BUSINESS LEADERS.
  7. OTHER PROGRAMS - TASBO PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, RECOGNIZES MEMBERS WHO HAVE IMPLEMENTED BEST PRACTICES IN THE AREA OF PURCHASING (AWARD OF MERIT), AND PARTNERS WITH FRONTLINE EDUCATION (FORECAST5 ANALYTICS) BY PROVIDING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE UTILIZATION OF FORCAST5 ANALYTICS, A DATA ANALYTICS TOOL THAT ASSISTS DISTRICTS WITH THEIR DECISION-MAKING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 August 2025.

    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 2011.

    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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