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Macal Raptor Center and Avian Sanctuary Inc

EIN 81-2187309 · Double Oak, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE CONSERVATION OF BIRDS OF PREY AND THEIR HABITAT THROUGH EDUCATION, TO RESCUE AND REHABILITATE INJURED AND ORPHANED BIRDS OF PREY, AND TO PROVIDE SANCTUARY FOR SUCH BIRDS WHEN NECESSARY.

Income
$82,166
Spending
$131,937
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$15,550, president

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

Financial health

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 61% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 (4)
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  4. $131,937 spent. PERFORMED 20 EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS PER MONTH. OFFERED 3 EDUCATION PROGRAMS (FREE TO THE PUBLIC) WEEKLY AND 12 AVAILABLE VIP PROGRAMS WEEKLY. . HELPED RESCUE AND REHABILITATE INJURED AND ORPHANED BIRDS OF PREY DURING THE YEAR AS WELL AS OTHER WILDLIFE. . PROVIDED A FREE 3-DAY "RAPTOR AMBASSADOR" SUMMER CAMP FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN . CONDUCTED A SERIES OF 8 FREE STORY-TIME EVENTS AT THE RAPTOR CENTER WHERE CHILDREN AGES 4-8 WOULD MEET A BIRD, LEARN ABOUT THE BIRD AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO CONSERVATION . PARTICIPATED AND LED VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROJECTS INCLUDING PARTICIPATING IN A FEEDING PROGRAM THROUGH NO HUNGER FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SANTA TOY DRIVE, AND EASTER PROGRAM. . PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THREE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PAY FOR THEIR SCHOOL FEES, UNIFORMS AND BOOKS.

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2022.

    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 May 2023.

    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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