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Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board Incorporated

EIN 75-2765176 · Lufkin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE POLICY AND PROGRAM GUIDANCE, ADMINISTER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE 12 COUNTIES WHICH ENTAIL THE DEEP EAST TEXAS SERVICE DELIVERY AREA AND COMMUNITY.

Income
$28.9 million
Spending
$28.6 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
28
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$120,120, executive director thru oct 24

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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 78% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 27 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 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 (3)
  1. $21.0 million spent. CHILD CARE SERVICES - TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY, QUALITY, AND AFFORDABILITY OF CHILD CARE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES WHERE THE PARENTS ARE WORKING OR ATTENDING TRAINING OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
  2. $6.7 million spent. JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - TO HELP ADULTS IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AND TO ASSIST YOUTH ACHIEVE BASIC EMPLOYMENT SKILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTAINING SELF-SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT.
  3. $109,853 spent. TEXAS REGIONAL PATHWAYS NETWORK - TO INCREASE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY BY LINKING EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF A STRATEGY FOR HIGH-QUALITY CAREER AND EDUCATION PATHWAYS INTO TARGETED INDUSTRIES ACROSS THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AREA

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 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 September 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 1999.

    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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