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Brazosport Cares

EIN 76-0235164 · Freeport, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO FEED BRAZORIA COUNTY'S HUNGRY THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION, EDUCATION, COLLABORATION, AND ADVOCACY. BRAZOSPORT CARES CONTINUES TO LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER IN BRAZORIA COUNTY BY OPERATING A COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED FOOD PANTRY, WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM AND SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY FOR LOCAL STUDENTS, HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM FOR HOME-BOUND SENIORS, AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES.

Income
$6.0 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
11
Volunteers
305
Highest pay
$88,500, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 June 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. $5.1 million spent. ALONG WITH FOOD ASSISTANCE, THE PANTRY PROVIDES REFERRALS TO OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO HELP ADDRESS THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF RESIDENTS. THE PANTRY PROVIDED 2,060,316 MEALS AND ASSISTED 15,084 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS FACING HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY.
  2. $67,783 spent. BRAZOSPORT CARES PARTNERED WITH BRAZOSPORT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO 1) PROVIDE WEEKEND BACK PACKS FULL OF ENOUGH FOOD TO LAST UNTIL MONDAY MORNING FOR HOMELESS AND CHRONICALLY HUNGRY STUDENTS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE GO HOME TO LITTLE OR NO MEALS ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS; AND 2) OPERATE SCHOOL MARKETS AT INTERMEDIATE AND HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR HOUSEHOLDS TO ACCESS DURING AND AFTER THE SCHOOL DAY.
  3. $109,370 spent. THE HEALTHY OPTIONS PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY (HOPE) PROVIDES MONTHLY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD TAILORED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND NUTRITION OF LOW-INCOME HOMEBOUND SENIORS. GROCERIES DELIVERED BY VOLUNTEERS INCLUDE DAIRY, GRAINS, PROTEIN, FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, CANNED GOODS, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 2025.

    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 April 1998.

    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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