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Ark-Tex Council of Governments

EIN 75-1293383 · Texarkana, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AREA ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBER GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS BY PROVIDING A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON INFORMATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING AND BY COORDINATING FUNDING, RESOURCES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

Income
$25.4 million
Spending
$27.4 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
141
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$155,091, executive director

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 43% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    66 of 66 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 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 (4)
  1. $14.9 million spent. HOUSING SERVICES - PROVIDES HOUSING RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES
  2. $4.5 million spent. TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS - PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, GROCERY STORES, WORK OR SCHOOL FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $2.3 million spent. AGING SERVICES - PROGRAMS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 60 WITH HOME HEALTH SERVICES, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, HOME REPAIRS, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, MEDICATIONS, HELP AIDS, ADULT DAY CARE, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE SERVICES FOR OLDER AMERICANS.
  4. $5.6 million spent. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS - PROGRAMS TO ASSIST LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING 911 SERVICESENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - PROGRAMS TO ASSIST LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITH SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PROGRAMSGENERAL GOVERNMENT - PROGRAMS TO ASSIST AND TRAIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS IN OBTAINING INFORMATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS NECESSARY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THEIR CITIZENSCRIMINAL JUSTICE - PROGRAMS TO ASSIST LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITH EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING NECESSARY TO AID IN LAW ENFORCEMENTHOMELAND SECURITY - PROGRAMS TO PREPARE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR TERRORISM AND OTHER SECURITY THREATS

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1980.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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