St Philips School & Community Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ST. PHILIP'S SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CENTER EXISTS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC BACKGROUND BUT WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES, THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES, AND COMPATIBLE COMMUNITY SERVICES.
- Income
- $14.0 million
- Spending
- $11.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 70%
- Reserves
- 15.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 69%
- Employees
- 139
- Volunteers
- 2,305
- Highest pay
- $208,714, headmaster
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 86 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.7 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 24% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1570% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2534 of 34 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 June 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 (4)
- $4.9 million spent. School The school provides a high-quality education for children from Pre-k through 8th grade that emphasizes academic excellence, Christian values, cultural awareness and self-esteem. Students receive a robust academic experience enriched with project-based learning, differentiated instruction, STEM, robotics and fine arts. During fiscal year 2025, SPSCC served 257 children age Pre-k-8th grade.
- $2.2 million spent. Food Pantry - Aunt Bettes community Pantry is a client-choice food pantry located in the heart of South Dallas which provides quality food items to hungry individuals and families. This program supplies critical nutrition to households experiencing food insecurity.
- $581,149 spent. Community Development - We believe children and families have the right to a neighborhood that provides safety, opportunity, and hope. Healthy neighborhoods create opportunity pathways for people of all backgrounds, improving well-being and providing access to quality housing, good schools, jobs and amenities. Our focus areas of community development are quality housing, community planning, economic development, and community wellness and public safety.
- $564,108 spent. Community Service and Athletics After school and on most weekends, the campus facilities and fields are open for a host of activities to South Dallas youth and their families. These programs are offered to residents at low or no cost. The Community Center offers a wide range of outreach programs for teens and young adults, food and meal services, senior services, computer literacy training, a summer enrichment program focusing on academic and athletic enrichment as well as other outreach activities. In addition to community outreach programs, Athletics is a continuous supporter of the South Dallas community, offering youth sports such as football, basketball, cheerleading, baseball, as well as soccer, track and field and lacrosse.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 June 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 December 1945.
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 October 21, 2026.
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