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Exchange Club of Sugar Land- Charitable Fund

EIN 76-0457525 · Stafford, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 41% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Exchange is a group of men and women working to make America a better place to live through one national project -the prevention of child abuse -and other community service projects.

Income
$179,979
Spending
$202,512
Spent on programs
41%
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    41% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (7)
  1. $48,693 spent. United States flags will fly in a solemn formation at the University of Houston Sugar Land Campus near the Brazos River during November. This stirring display of flags will bring the community together in a patriotic tribute to honor our heroes. Each U.S. flag represents an individual and tells a story. Flags may be sponsored to honor individuals currently serving in our military veterans fallen servicemen and women first responders educators coaches clergy family members coworkers and other heroes in our lives. This unique event is the perfect opportunity for all of us to remember and honor our many heroes
  2. $13,053 spent. For over 30 years we have provided Christmas gifts for thousands of needy children in Fort Bend County.
  3. $7,217 spent. An inspiring evening of music and remembrance as we honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.
  4. $6,484 spent. This project involves distributing small American flags to youngsters at parades fairs picnics school events and other community events that draw large crowds. The flags are absolutely free to the children and can make a great souvenir of the occasion. We distribute American flags to youngsters at the Fort Bend County Fair Parade and other events.
  5. $4,048 spent. Service to Seniors meets once a month. We have been serving Blue Bell ice cream cake distributing monthly birthday gifts coordinating health and entertainment events providing Spring Free Shopping Sprees and giving out hundreds of door prizes to our Senior friends for the last 15 years. We meet at the Landmark Community Center in Stafford Texas
  6. $2,854 spent. Each month we recognize a senior Youth of the Month from two Fort Bend high schools and an 8th-grade Young Citizen of the Month from two middle schools. The students are nominated by their school counselors. From the Youth of the Month students at each high school our club selects a Club Youth of the Year and our overall winner goes on to compete for District and National Exchange Club awards.
  7. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Exchange Club of Sugar Land recognizes three Fort Bend ISD campuses for their powerful schoolwide projects in the annual Blue Ribbon Contest.

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 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 June 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 March 1995.

    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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