Big Spring State Hospital Volunteer Advisory Council Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 31% of its spending went to programs.
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 124 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY THE BIG SPRING STATE HOSPITAL, A TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY, BY DELIVERING QUALITY GOODS, SERVICES, AND PERSONAL ATTENTION.
- Income
- $273,080
- Spending
- $202,361
- Spent on programs
- 31%
- Reserves
- 38.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 71%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 7
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
Good: 70 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 38.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 47% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1531% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 124 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
Fair: 59 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $24,252 spent. WE CONDUCT SEASONAL AND HOLIDAY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO CREATE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES, PROMOTE INCLUSION, AND STREGNTHEN COMMUNITY BONDS. EVENTS ARE DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE SIGNIFICANT HOLIDAYS AND SEASONAL MILESTONES WHILE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITUES FOR CELEBRATION, TOGETHERNESS, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE OUR ANNUAL SUMMER FUN DAY, A THANKSGIVING MEAL, CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR PATIENTS, AND OTHER THEMED GATHERINGS THAT BRING PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TOGETHER IN A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE SETTING.
- $18,520 spent. WE PROVIDE RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE, REDUCE STRESS, AND PROMOTE SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AMONG PATIENTS OF THE BIG SPRING STATE HOSPITAL. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES STRUCTURED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, GROUP ENTERTAINMENT, CREATIVE OUTLETS, AND LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENCOURAGE INTERACTION, EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCES. ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ARE INTENDED TO IMPROVE MORALE, FOSTER COMMUNITY CONNECTION, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL HEALTH OF THE PATIENTS.
- $20,551 spent. WE PROVIDE PATIENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES AIMED AT ADDRESSING EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND PRACTICAL NEEDS. SUPPORT INCLUDES A FAMILY LODGE THAT ALLOWS FAMILY TO STAY ON-SITE WHILE VISITING THEIR LOVED ONE, HELPING TO REDUCE FINANCIAL AND LOGISTICAL BURDENS. UPON ADMISSION, PATIENTS RECEIVE CARE BAGS CONTAINING ESSENTIAL COMFORT ITEMS AND RESOURCES INTENDED TO EASE THE TRANSITION INTO CARE AND PROMOTE WELL-BEING. WE ALSO MAINTAIN A GREENHOUSE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS, OFFERING A THERAPUTIC ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS EMOTIONAL HEALTH, STRESS REDUCTION, AND OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE DURING TREATMENT. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE COMFORT, STRENGTHEN FAMILY SUPPORT SYSTEMS, AND IMPOVE OVERALL PATIENT EXPERIENCE.
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
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 August 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 November 1967.
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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