Variety the Childrens Charity of Texas
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF TEXAS PARTNERS WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO EXPAND ACCESS, INCLUSION, AND OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS TEXAS BY PROVIDING EQUIPMENT, SERVICES, AND EXPERIENCES THAT ENHANCE AUTONOMY, BELONGING, AND JOYFUL PARTICIPATION.
- Income
- $1.4 million
- Spending
- $1.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 3.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 68%
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 500
- Highest pay
- $100,172, in ex dir 10
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 15% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (3)
- $1.1 million spent. PEACEABLE KINGDOM RETREAT FOR CHILDREN: PEACEABLE KINGDOM RETREAT FOR CHILDREN PROVIDED ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR EDUCATION, RECREATION, CAMPS, AND GROUP EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS ACROSS TEXAS. THE FULLY ACCESSIBLE RETREAT CENTER OFFERED OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE, CONNECTION, AND NEW SKILLS THROUGH INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. DURING FY25, PEACEABLE KINGDOM SERVED 3,588 PARTICIPANTS.
- $11,305 spent. VARIETY KIDS: GO BROUGHT ADAPTIVE RECREATION AND INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES DIRECTLY INTO TEXAS COMMUNITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDED ADAPTIVE EVENTS AND VARIETY'S ICAN SHINE BIKE CAMP, HELPING CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES BUILD SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE, AND CONNECTION THROUGH ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. DURING FY25, 308 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.
- $6,971 spent. HEART OF VARIETY: HEART OF VARIETY IS VARIETY TEXAS' FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES OBTAIN EQUIPMENT, SERVICES, AND OTHER SUPPORTS THAT INCREASE ACCESS, INDEPENDENCE, PARTICIPATION, AND QUALITY OF LIFE. DURING FY25, VARIETY MAINTAINED AND ADMINISTERED THE PROGRAM IN PREPARATION FOR FUTURE GRANTMAKING; NO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARDS WERE DISTRIBUTED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on July 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on July 15, 2015.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 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 January 2016.
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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