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Greater East Texas Community Action Program

EIN 75-1226261 · Nacogdoches, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GETCAP PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES THAT ADVANCE THE SELFSUFFICIENCY AND GENERAL WELLBEING OF LOWINCOME EAST TEXAS HOUSEHOLDS, THROUGH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS.

Income
$28.8 million
Spending
$28.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
244
Volunteers
345
Highest pay
$145,270, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 73% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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.

  • 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 November 30, 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 (3)
  1. $16.6 million spent. ENERGY AND WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE-PROVIDES LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH HELP PAYING UTILITY BILLS, HOME WEATHERIZATION TO CONSERVE ENERGY AND EDUCATION TO HELP REDUCE ENERGY BURDEN. THE PROGRAM WEATHERIZED 254 UNITS. LIHEAP UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROVIDED ENERGY BILL PAYMENTS FOR LOW INCOME CLIENTS ASSISTING 6,058 HOUSEHOLDS.
  2. $8.4 million spent. EDUCATION SERVICES-PROVIDED THROUGH HEAD START PROGRAM FOR CHILDCARE, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 5. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS IN THE TOTAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD THROUGH HEALTH, NUTRITION, EDUCATION AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED FOR 541 PREKINDERGARTEN AGE CHILDREN.
  3. $1.1 million spent. OTHER CLIENT ASSISTANCE-VARIOUS PROGRAMS PROVIDED SOCIAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. SERVICE DELIVERY THROUGH THE MOBILE OFFICE UNIT MEANT THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF SERVICES TO HOUSEHOLDS AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS AND ROUTINE ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS IN COUNTIES WHERE THERE IS NOT AN OUTREACH OFFICE. THE RISE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO REACH INDIVIDUALS VIA CASE MANAGEMENT WITH 17 ENROLLEES AND 3 INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING OUT OF POVERTY. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO 132 INDIVIDUALS. THE SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE "PROJECT SUPPLY OUR SCHOOLS" PROVIDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS IN ALL NACOGDOCHES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 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? 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 November 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 1974.

    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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