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Forest Country Development Corporation

EIN 82-2521484 · Lufkin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE REGIONAL COLLABORATION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS OF STATE PLANNING REGION 14 WHICH CONSISTS OF ANGELINA, HOUSTON, NACOGDOCHES, NEWTON, POLK, SABINE, SAN AUGUSTINE, SAN JACINTO, SHELBY, TRINITY, AND TYLER COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF TEXAS

Income
$174,048
Spending
$244,978
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 134% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 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 (1)
  1. $244,978 spent. TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INCREASE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY, IMPROVE ACCESS TO QUALITY HOUSING FOR ALL, ENCOURAGE SELF- SUFFICIENCY FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES, PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ENABLE OLDER CITIZENS TO LIVE INDEPENDENT AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES, PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES, SUPPORT VETERANS SERVICES, ENCOURAGE VOLUNTEERISM TO MEET REAL NEEDS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES, PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND RECOVERY FROM NATURAL DISASTERS IN OUR AREA

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 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 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 2018.

    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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