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Communities in Schools of North Texas Inc

EIN 75-2496426 · Lewisville, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life

Income
$8.4 million
Spending
$8.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 50%
Employees
152
Volunteers
631
Highest pay
$97,080, cfo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, 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 25

    20 of 20 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 August 31, 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 (2)
  1. $4.9 million spent. Case Management programs are designed to address the academic and social service needs of students identified as at-risk of dropping out of school at 57 school campuses across Denton, Cooke and Wise counties. Students are referred to the program based on need and CISNT school based Site Coordinators develop an individualized case management plan for each student and their family. The plan incorporates access to intensive services necessary to eliminate barriers to academic success. CISNT Site Coordinators office at the school campuses and utilize a research based, six-component service model which includes: 1. Supportive guidance and counseling 2. Health and human services 3. Parental and family involvement 4. Career Awareness 5. Enrichment activities and 6. Educational enhancements. Of the 5,499 students served, 99.9% stayed in school, 99.21 promoted to the next grade level, and 98.17 graduated.
  2. $1.9 million spent. After school programs through the ACE 21st Century Community Learning Center, Cycle 10 Grant offer students an additional 15 hours of academic enrichment afterschool for 29 weeks throughout the school year as well as 20 hours of academic enrichment for 6 weeks during the summer period. In order to promote student achievement, these programs provide academic assistance activities that include homework completion and tutoring, enrichment activities including mentoring and teambuilding, family engagement activities that increase parental involvement in their childs education, and college and workforce readiness activities. During the 2023-2024 fiscal year, 716 students were served enrolled and 476 qualified participated 45 days or more in program in Denton ISD and Lewisville ISD. Additionally, Communities in Schools of North Texas' Afterschool Programs offer students an additional 15 hours of academic enrichment after school, throughout the school year at 3 elementary campuses in Denton ISD. In order to promote student achievement, these programs provide academic assistance activities that include homework completion, enrichment activities, college and workforce readiness, parent involvement, mentoring and executive functioning skills activities. During the 23-24 school year, 200 students were served in the 3 CISNT after-school programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 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 August 2024.

    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 December 1993.

    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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