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Greater Opportunities of the Permian Basin Inc

EIN 75-6053898 · Odessa, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMLIES SERVED, AND EMPOWER THEM TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$9.3 million
Spending
$9.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
251
Volunteers
1,431
Highest pay
$160,833, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 August 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 (2)
  1. $7.9 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - A FULL DAY, PARTIAL YEAR HEAD START AND FULL DAY FULL YEAR EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM IN ODESSA, PECOS, MONAHANS, AND BIG SPRING, TEXAS. THE HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, SOCIAL, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AGES 0-5. GOPB SERVES 742 PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS CHILDCARE SERVICES BEYOND THE REGULAR HEAD START SCHOOL HOURS FOR FAMILIES WHO NEED EXTENDED CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN. THIS SERVICE IS OFFERED AT ONE LOCATION IN ODESSA AND IS AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR CHILD CARE SUBSIDY THROUGH TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION AS WELL AS PRIVATE PAY CLIENTS.
  2. $535,592 spent. FOOD PROGRAMS -GREATER OPPORTUNITIES OF THE PERMIAN BASIN, INC. SERVES A HOT BREAKFAST, A HOT LUNCH AND MID-AFTERNOON SNACK UNDER AN ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION AT ALL CLASSROOM LOCATIONS. THE PROGRAM SERVED 742 PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 December 1966.

    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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