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Brotherhood Academy Corporation

EIN 87-4749692 · Salado, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak15 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 208 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TEACHING YOUNG MEN TO BECOME STRONG LEADERS, HUSBANDS AND FATHERS

Income
$117,801
Spending
$739,738
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-42.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
24
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$133,208, executive director

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

Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 181% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 528% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 120% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 208 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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • 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

    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.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (1)
  1. $598,676 spent. THE BROTHERHOOD ACADEMY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING DILIGENTLY TO PROTECT THE COMMUNITYS MALE INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH BY PROVIDING THEM WITH SAFE ACCOMMODATION AT OUR CHILDRENS HOMES IN TEXAS. OUR ACCOMMODATIONS WILL OFFER A STABLE HOME LIFE IN A SECURE, LOVING, AND COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT FOR BOYS WHO NEED TO LIVE AWAY FROM THEIR FAMILIES FOR VARIOUS REASONS, INCLUDING CHALLENGES WITH FAMILY LIFE, FAMILY DYSFUNCTION, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, OR EXPERIENCING ABUSE AND EMOTIONAL/PHYSICAL NEGLECT. WE WILL PROVIDE THESE BOYS ENTRUSTED WITH OUR CARE WITH THE BEST SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND VALUES SO THAT THEY MAY BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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