Rancho Brazos Community Centers
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 27% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
We have a mission to be the key resource and activity center for At-Promise families in the Rancho Brazos & Sandy Beach Communities and beyond. Not only are we committed to after-school programming,but also providing on-going food,health, hygiene ministries for people of all ages
- Income
- $692,503
- Spending
- $974,022
- Spent on programs
- 27%
- Reserves
- 6.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 150
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 41% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1527% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (3)
- $97,948 spent. Food and Hygiene Distribution: The outreach efforts and needs in the area of feeding families remained a key mission. To that end, we provided bulk food baskets, hygiene products and hot meals as needed. In 2024, our food pantry and monthly food distribution served over 6000 unduplicated persons.
- $82,996 spent. Community Support Direct Assistance: Other programming includes parenting classes, substance abuse awareness, family fellowship time (e.g. movie nights, etc.), holiday food and blanket distribution, assistance with baby products (e.g. clothing, diapers, wipes). Utility Assistance programs to help with family basic needs for everyday life. Benevolences provided such as rides to doctor appointments, funding for medical appointments, prescriptions, utility assistance emergencies, food emergencies, temporary housing assistance.
- $77,569 spent. After School Programs and Community Clinics: Children int he after-school program receive assistance with homework assignments, recreation time, and a dinner meal before leaving each day. We also provide safe and affirming fellowship during after-school hours. Our school backpack program also provides meals for school children on the weekends. We are currently service over 70 students each day. Community life skills classes, community support events and partnering with other local assistance programs is also provided.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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