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Mainland Childrens Partnership

EIN 76-0350823 · Texas City, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO GIVE AT RISK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THE BEST POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
10
Volunteers
90
Highest pay
$78,306, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 34% 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 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. $1.5 million spent. MAINLAND CHILDRENS PARTNERSHIP INC IS A MULTIPHASE SYSTEM OF SERVICE DELIVERED TO AT RISK FAMILIES IN THE AREA CONCENTRATING ON THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE CHILDS INTELLECTUAL SKILLS AND ENDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE ORG CONTINUEDTHE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE ERA PROGRAM ENACTED AS PART OF THE CARES ACT IN 2021. THE ERA PROGRAM MAKES FUNDING AVAILABLE TO ASSIST HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO PAY RENT, UTILITIES AND RELATED LIVING COSTS. THE ORG PROVIDES THE SERVICE DIRECTLY TO THE COMMUNITY AND GALVESTON COUNTY REIMBURSES THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE RELATED COSTS AND OVERHEAD ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING SAID SERVICES
  2. $314,170 spent. THE ORG HAS ENTERED INTO SEVERAL SUBLEASE AGREEMENTS WTIH VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT AGENCIES, WHICH PROVIDE HEALTH CARE AND EMPLOYMNET OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DISADVANTAGED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 February 1992.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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