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Pink Bows Foundation

EIN 88-2721270 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION PROMOTES STRONGER SAFETY PROTOCOLS TO BE CONSISTENTLY IMPLEMENTED AT ENTERTAINMENT VENUES, WHILE PROVIDING SAFE SPACES AND PROTECTING ATTENDEES TO PREVENT AVOIDABLE INJURIES OR DEATH.OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES FOR 2024 INCLUDED: HOSTING OUR SAFE SPACE TENT AT THE FOLLOWING EVENTS (1) BAYOU CITY ART FESTICAL, (2) ART CAR PARADE, (3) BIG AS TEXAS FESTIVAL, AND (4) PRIDE HOUSTON PARADE.THE FOUNDATION HIRED CROWD SAFETY EXPERTS AS A RETAINER TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL COURSE AND TRAINING.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$374,873
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
69.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 69.5 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 84% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 775% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 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

    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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 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 (2)
  1. $370,826 spent. PINK BOWS SAFE SPACE, WHICH ARE DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO FEEL OVERWHELMED, ANXIOUS OR UNEASY, AND NEED A MENTAL HEALTH BREAK. OURSAFE SPACE WILL OFFER A QUIET AND CALMING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOU CAN REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE CHAOS AND RELAX, TAKE DEEP BREATHS, FIND A PEACEFUL SPOT TO SIT, FOCUS ON AN OBJECT, LISTEN TO SOOTHING MUSIC, OR SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE THAT IS SAFE AND WELCOMING TO EVERYONE, WHERE YOU CAN RESET AND FEEL CONFIDENT THAT YOU ARE NOT IN ANY EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL DANGER. THE PAST YEAR WE HAVE HELD THIS SPACE AT 4 EVENTS. (1) BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL, (2) HOUSTON ART CAR PARADE, (3) BIG AS TEXAS, (4) PRIDE PARADE NO GRANTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS INITIATIVE.
  2. THE FOUNDATION HIRED CROWD SAFETY EXPERTS AS A RETAINER TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL COURSE AND TRAINING

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 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 November 6, 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 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 November 4, 2026.

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