Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our nonprofit provides comprehensive Earth Science Education programs. Through hands-on workshops field trips and workshop resources we aim to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world. By offering these educational opportunities we empower future generations to become informed stewards of the environment.
- Income
- $5,641
- Spending
- $47,598
- Reserves
- 50.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 58%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 (3)
- $625 spent. Our nonprofit organization hosts monthly educational meetings for club members and guests with hands-on science projects show-and-tell creative competitions and door prizes. Additionally newsletters are distributed via email to keep the community informed. Workshops are held regularly to enhance learning opportunities. This service model benefits approximately 600 individuals annually through 48 engaging meetings and 12 informative newsletters.
- $6,956 spent. Our annual event features a diverse range of activities including vendor stalls club member displays educational lectures and demonstrations of lapidary work. This two-day event serves approximately 1400 attendees providing a platform for learning appreciation of lapidary arts and fostering community engagement.
- Field trips. Educational field trips to find minerals fossils and rocks. Teaching geology and where to find certain mineral deposits. Approx. 120 people served 4 trips
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 May 1981.
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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