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F O C U S Family of Communities United in Service Inc

EIN 76-0675606 · Galveston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak24 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A LEARNER CENTERED ENVIRONMENT THAT CULTIVATES EXCELLENCE, OFFERS CHALLENGE, AND EMBRACES LIFE-LONG LEARNING.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
41
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$161,312, superintendent

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

Weak: 24 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 127% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $1.8 million spent. LEADING EVERY CHILD TOWARD SUCCESS, AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY HAS MADE IT A PRIORITY TO MEET EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO GROW INTO YOUNG SCHOLARS.WE ARE A NON-PROFIT, TUITION-FREE CHARTER SCHOOL LOCATED IN GALVESTON, TEXAS. WE WERE FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT THERE SHOULD BE MORE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.OPENED IN 2007 WITH A TOTAL ENROLLMENT OF 69 STUDENTS GRADES 1 THROUGH 5. THE SCHOOL HAS SINCE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE PRE-K3 THROUGH THE 8TH GRADE WITH AN AVERAGE ENROLLMENT OF 300 STUDENTS. (CONT'D ON SCH. O)BECAUSE OF OUR SMALL SCHOOL SIZE, WE ARE ABLE TO GIVE EACH CHILD THE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION THEY REQUIRE. WE MAINTAIN A STRUCTURED SCHOOL CULTURE THAT FOCUSES ON POSITIVE AND APPROPRIATE STUDENT BEHAVIOR. OUR ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS.THROUGH A VARIETY OF HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, FIELD STUDIES AND TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES WE ARE COMMITTED TO OUR VISION OF EVERY STUDENT EVERY DAY ELEVATE & EMPOWER.

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

  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 August 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 May 2002.

    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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