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Deafblind Community of Texas

EIN 81-3776610 · Harker Hts, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

DBCTX provides a developmental atmosphere for the DeafBlind community and hands on training and practice for both the DeafBlind camper and the volunteer CoNavigators (CNs). DBCTX will work with other DeafBlind organizations to raise awareness for the DeafBlind, hold fundraising events in order to provide funding for CNs to assist the Deafblind during our events. Events consist of Deafblind retreats that focus on developing skills for DeafBlind using CNs, networking and training in tactile communication to enhance personal growth, increase personal self esteem, and build self-determination skills, CNs will learn DeafBlind etiquette, tactile communication, sighted guide techniques, and pro-tactile communication in an attempt to provide the DeafBlind campers with an enriching, independent experience.

Income
$70,638
Spending
$66,602
Reserves
15 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% 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 (1)
  1. $69,184 spent. DBCTX held its annual holiday party fundraiser, serving 77 total people from the community a holiday dinner prepared by a DeafBlind chef and seven staff members. 3 DeafBlind attended from out of state. DBCTX hosted seven social events during the year, providing 87 CoNavigators to support approximately 82 DeafBlind from Texas and other states. DBCTX held one CoNavigator training in an underserved community of Texas with 26 attendees. DBCTX hosted 4 retreats or camps during the year, serving 43 DeafBlind from Texas, other states, and 1 from Scotland. During these retreats, we trained 132 volunteers to work with DeafBlind in their community as CoNavigators.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 November 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 November 4, 2026.

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