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Ufcs

EIN 87-2591184 · Richmond, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Empower all students to lead choice-filled lives and increase the rate of college completion and viable career obtainment for historically underserved students. To better support students in mitigating and balancing school work and life challenges systems must be put into place that both streamlines the college-going process and personalize support structures. United for College Success UFCS works with traditional and public charter school districts community organizations and higher education institutions to implement tailored and systemic changes.

Income
$678,362
Spending
$532,825
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
4
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$84,677, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 December 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. $238,235 spent. Postsecondary Access and Success Programs To and Through: UFCS supported 1,400 underserved students in Greater Houston in 2025 through advising coaching and career services. Key activities included individualized advising for 950 students over 300 FAFSA sessions 38 workshops on college readiness and workforce preparation and support for 175 students in workforce planning.
  2. $99,909 spent. Opportunity Youth and Workforce Readiness Programs Thrive Through and Talent Track: UFCS assisted 350 Opportunity Youth with workforce readiness leadership development and career exploration for economic mobility. In 2025 they provided 36 trainings engaged 300 in mentoring supported 200 in career exploration connected 150 to opportunities and facilitated 35 partnerships in healthcare IT skilled trades teaching and certifications for underserved learners.
  3. $84,425 spent. Educational Technology and Student Navigation Support: UFCS provided support for its digital student engagement system in 2025 assisting 1,000 students with progress monitoring. Over 2,500 advising sessions were conducted through the platform involving 20 partners in student success planning. The system facilitated milestone tracking engagement monitoring pathway planning and advising coordination.
  4. $3,192 spent. Community and Educational Partnership Development: UFCS enhanced education-to-career pathways by collaborating with various organizations in 2025. This involved over 120 planning meetings maintaining 32 partnerships reaching 6,250 individuals through diverse activities and developing strategies for underserved learners.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 March 2022.

    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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