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Transformation Waco

EIN 83-0546031 · Waco, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE AND SUPPORT FIVE STRUGGLING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE CAMPUSES IN WACO,TEXAS IN DANGER OF CLOSURE.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
15
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$167,440, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 70% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 August 31, 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. $1.2 million spent. TRANSFORMATION WACO OPERATED AN INTEGRATED WRAPAROUND SERVICES MODEL THAT INCLUDED THE COORDINATION OF CARE PROCESS, SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS, AND THE TRANSFORMATION WACO FAMILY CENTER LOCATED WITHIN THE ESTELLA MAXEY PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITY. DURING THE YEAR, 1,330 STUDENTS RECEIVED PERSONALIZED WRAPAROUND CASE MANAGEMENT CONNECTING THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HEALTHCARE, HOUSING STABILIZATION, FOOD ASSISTANCE, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, AND ACADEMIC SUPPORTS, WHILE THE FAMILY CENTER SERVED 155 INDIVIDUALS FROM 80 FAMILIES, INCLUDING 115 CHILDREN, WITH ACCESS TO EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMMING, PARENTING GROUPS, MEDICAID AND SNAP ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE, MOBILE FOOD PANTRY SERVICES, AND OTHER NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED SUPPORTS DESIGNED TO REDUCE BARRIERS RELATED TO COST, TRANSPORTATION, AND PROVIDER SHORTAGES; ADDITIONALLY, SCHOOL-BASED CLINICIANS PROVIDED 839 INDIVIDUAL THERAPY AND CASE MANAGEMENT SESSIONS AND 53 GROUP SESSIONS, WITH MOST SERVICES DELIVERED TO ELEMENTARY-AGED STUDENTS, IMPROVING ACCESS TO TRAUMA-INFORMED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE IN SCHOOL SETTINGS.THE BERNARD AND AUDRE RAPOPORT VISION CENTER DELIVERED COMPREHENSIVE VISION CARE TO 512 STUDENTS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2025 AND MAY 2026, REPRESENTING A 131 PERCENT INCREASE IN FREE EYE EXAMS, AND PROVIDED PRESCRIPTION GLASSES TO 380 STUDENTS. OF THOSE SERVED, 286 WERE PRE-K THROUGH 3RD-GRADE STUDENTS AND 98 WERE FROM TRANSFORMATION WACO CAMPUSES, WITH ADDITIONAL STUDENTS FROM OTHER WACO ISD SCHOOLS, ENSURING THAT UNCORRECTED VISION DID NOT IMPEDE CLASSROOM LEARNING FOR HIGH-NEED CHILDREN ACROSS THE DISTRICT. TRANSFORMATION WACO'S AFTERSCHOOL ACADEMICS SERVED MORE THAN 130 PRE-K THROUGH 6TH-GRADE STUDENTS WEEKLY ACROSS THREE CAMPUSES, OFFERING NO-COST EXTENDED-DAY PROGRAMMING THAT PROVIDED A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND ACCESS TO HIGH-IMPACT TUTORING AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS STEM-ROBOTICS,VISUAL ARTS, COOKING, AND DANCE. IN SUMMER 2025, TRANSFORMATION WACO ALSO LAUNCHED A STEAM ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, GIVING STUDENTS HANDS-ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH EXPERIENCES THAT SUPPORTED ACADEMIC GROWTH AND ENGAGEMENT DURING OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 February 2019.

    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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