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Coolxdad Inc

EIN 86-2941115 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceWeak22 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COOLXDAD'S MISSION IS TO AID AND UPLIFT ALL FATHERS OF COLOR STRIVING TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES. ERADICATION OF NEGATIVE STIGMAS SUROUNDING FATHERS OF COLOR AND THEIR CHILDREN, THROUGH FELLOWSHIP, ENLIGHTENMENT AND ACTION.

Income
$646,454
Spending
$486,848
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 138% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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.

  • 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 February 28, 2026, 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 (9)
  1. $72,899 spent. CoolxDad Baytown: CoolxTips 50 Baytown men participated in the first CoolxTips Baytown
  2. $72,896 spent. Knights Table Increased visible father engagement in schools and community initiatives; advancement of participants from member to mentor and facilitator roles; stronger community trust.
  3. $48,597 spent. CoolxTips (Peer Learning & Wellness Initiative) Participants report stronger coping skills, increased help-seeking behaviors, deeper peer connection, and greater confidence in their role as fathers and leaders.
  4. $48,597 spent. Ignite Your Future: HEB CoolxKids Summer Camp 70 student ages 11-14 participated in the 2-week free camp
  5. $48,597 spent. Kinship Exchange Network (KXN) Retreat and Series 25 men gathered for the first meeting in July. As of February 28, there are ## KXN contributing their time, leadership, resources as members.
  6. $48,592 spent. Color Box Gift Drive and Holiday Wrapping Party 300 people came by CoolxDad on December 10 to wrap more than 500 toys and gifts for Cullen Middle School students and their families.
  7. $25,045 spent. COOLXMOM 25 women participated in an appreciation event including dinner and free flowing discussion and exchange about motherhood and womanhood.
  8. $24,299 spent. CoolxKids Grind Basketball Mini-Camp 60 Cullen Middle School students participated in a mini-camp offered by CoolxDad in partnership with Grind Basketball
  9. $24,299 spent. Empowered Youth Participants earn certifications (e.g., forklift operator), gain access to employment pathways in logistics and manufacturing, and report increased career confidence and economic stability.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, 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 February 2026.

    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 December 2021.

    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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