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Class of 89 Mustang Open Charitable Foundation

EIN 80-0935898 · Lubbock, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE DONATION FUNDS TO CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS FOR THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AND TO LOCAL CHARITIES IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS FOR LIMITED INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

Income
$12,568
Spending
$21,351
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $15,565 spent. PROVIDE DONATION FUNDS TO CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS FOR THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT. FUNDS MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR NUMEROUS STUDENTS THAT ARE HUNGRY TO RECEIVE NUTRITIONAL DRINKS AND SUPPLEMENTS. THE FUNDS HELP PAY EQUIPMENT, SHOES AND UNIFORMS.
  2. $3,000 spent. PROVIDE DONATION FUNDS TO CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS FOR THE SPORTS MEDICAL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT. FUNDS MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR NUMEROUS STUDENTS THAT ARE HUNGRY TO RECEIVE NUTRITIONAL DRINKS AND SUPPLEMENTS. THE FUNDS HELP PAY FOR TREATMENT SUPPLIES AND THERAPY.
  3. PROVIDE DONATION FUNDS TO SOUTH PLAINS FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN ATHLETES IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO HELP LEAD COACHES AND ATHLETES INTO A GROWING RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH. FUNDS MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO HOLD EVENTS THROUGH A STRATEGY OF ENGAGING, EQUIPPING AND EMPOWERING COACHES AND ATHLETES TO KNOW AND GROW IN CHRIST AND LEAD OTHERS TO DO THE SAME.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 March 2015.

    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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