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Summer Institute Inc

EIN 83-2268691 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THERE IS AN INEQUALITY IN THE EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES BY STUDENTS IN UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES. THE SUMMER INSTITUTE AIMS TO CHANGE THE EQUATION AND THE NARRATIVE IT CREATES BY EQUIPPING LOW INCOME STUDENTS FROM HOUSTON'S 3RD WARD WITH THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO COMPETE IN TODAY'S EDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE. THE PURPOSE OF THE SUMMER INSTITUTE IS TO LEVERAGE THE RESOURCES OF A FLOURISHING AND CELEBRATED LEARNING INSTITUTION AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON STUDENTS TRAJECTORY THROUGH A HANDS-ON, STEM FOCUSED INQUIRY BASED INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL, EXCEPTIONALLY LOW STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIOS, TUTORING SERVICES, AND A COMPREHENSIVE WELLNESS PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES LIFE AND STUDY SKILLS INSTRUCTION, MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND INTENTIONAL CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$271,230
Spending
$65,721
Spent on programs
51%
Reserves
79.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$18,462, treasurer, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 79.5 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 76% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    51% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 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

    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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 May 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 (4)
  1. $11,105 spent. FIVE WEEK STEM BASED SUMMER PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO LEVERAGE THE RESOURCES OF A FLOURISHING AND CELEBRATED LEARNING INSTITUTION AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON STUDENTS TRAJECTORY THROUGH A HANDS-ON, STEM FOCUSED INQUIRY BASED INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL DURING SUMMER BREAK FROM TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION. NOTE THAT THE SHORT PERIOD RETURN DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SUMMER MONTHS.
  2. $17,502 spent. SATURDAY SESSIONS. THE SUMMER INSTITUTE OFFERS SATURDAY INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS DURING SCHOOL YEAR THAT INCLUDE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, TESTING AND TUTORING PROGRAMS TO HELP UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES.
  3. END OF SUMMER / ACADEMIC EXCURSIONS. THE SUMMER INSTITUTE OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE WELLNESS PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDES LIFE AND STUDY SKILLS INSTRUCTION, MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES AND INTENTIONAL CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THIS ASPECT INCLUDES END OF SUMMER TRIPS AND OTHER PROGRAMS. NOTE THAT THE SHORT PERIOD RETURN DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SUMMER MONTHS.
  4. $4,608 spent. CURRICULUM & TESTING EXPENSES AND OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 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 August 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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