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Bayou Villages Chapter National Charity League Inc

EIN 76-0604776 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of NCL, Inc. is to foster the mother-daughter relationship through an ongoing commitment to philanthropy, culture and leadership. The programs empower members to succeed as confident, well-rounded contributors to society while making a positive impact in the communities they serve.

Income
$87,286
Spending
$73,459
Reserves
16.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%

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

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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)
  1. $38,263 spent. Patronesses (mothers) and ticktockers (girls) together participate in a 6-year program of philanthropic work, by completing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service annually with over 20 partner philanthropic organizations. Two signature events are held that recognize chapter accomplishments and also provide leadership development and cultural experiences for members, which help fulfill NCL's goal to develop strong women leaders who serve and impact their communities.
  2. $11,224 spent. Regular philanthropy events and meetings are held to further the organization's mission, promote community service, provide a forum for members to become familiar with the purposes of the organization and philanthropies served, and also to provide opportunities for service. Approximately 6,200 volunteer hours were served during this fiscal year.
  3. $2,641 spent. Leadership development is provided at the local, district, and national levels to instruct and train members on the policies, procedures, and mission of the organization, and to provide a forum to guide members as they serve in various leadership roles.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 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 May 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 January 2002.

    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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