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Brazos Valley Community Action Programs

EIN 81-3036685 · Bryan, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS THE MISSION OF BRAZOS VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS TO ASSIST IN THE EMPOWERMENT OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL ECONOMIC, EDUCATION, WELLNESS, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL POTENTIAL THROUGH THE USE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

Income
$16.4 million
Spending
$16.2 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
121
Volunteers
2,032

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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.

  • 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 September 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 (5)
  1. $6.6 million spent. CHILD EDUCATION PROGRAMS - THESE PROGRAMS ARE FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. THE CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, RECEIVE MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE, HAVE HEALTHY MEALS AND SNACKS, AND ENJOY PLAYING INDOORS AND OUTDOORS IN A SAFE SETTING.
  2. $6.6 million spent. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS - THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP) UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS PART OF THE ENERGY/HOUSING PROGRAM. THE BILL PAY PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH ELECTRIC, NATURAL GAS, OR PROPANE BILLS.
  3. $1.5 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS - A COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM INCLUDING HOUSING, MEDICAL, NUTRITION, AND EDUCATION SERVICES IS PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES SEEKING TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND REFERRAL ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A METHOD OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT TO ASSIST WILLING PARTICIPANTS TO OVERCOME POVERTY THROUGH A SHARED PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PARTICIPANTS AND THE CASE MANAGER.
  4. $946,607 spent. FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
  5. $213,833 spent. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 September 2016.

    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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