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Grandparents Community Network Inc

EIN 92-0505666 · Frisco, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Grandparents Community Network TGCN is committed to safeguarding the future of grandchildren affected by systemic neglect disrupted support systems and the consequences of substance abuse at home. We provide advocacy education and direct support to empower grandparents caring for these vulnerable children. By providing tools and resources for healing resilience and long-term opportunities we enhance family bonds and community empowerment.

Income
$119,497
Spending
$117,694
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 11% 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

    2 of 20

    It owes 77% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $90,063 spent. The Direct Needs Program provides emergency assistance to grandparents raising grandchildren through housing stabilization utilities food support transportation assistance and other essential household needs. Program outcomes are measured through key performance indicators including number of families assisted housing stability maintained and children supported through basic needs stabilization. | Explanation:| The Direct Needs Program provides emergency assistance to grandparents raising grandchildren who are experiencing financial hardship. Assistance may include housing stabilization utility payments food support transportation assistance school supplies and other essential household items necessary to ensure child welfare and family stability. Program outcomes are measured through the number of households receiving stabilization assistance the number of children living in grandfamilies supported through emergency relief services and the ability of grandparents to maintain safe and stable housing environments for the children in their care.
  2. $3,705 spent. Backpacks of Hope is a program that distributes backpacks and school supply kits to children living in grandfamilies being raised by grandparents to support educational readiness and reduce financial hardship for caregiving households. During the year the program distributed approximately 430 backpacks and school supply kits helping children begin the school year with essential learning materials and supporting more than 200 grandparent-led households. | Explanation:| Backpacks of Hope is an initiative of The Grandparents Community Network TGCN that equips grandchildren being raised by grandparents with essential school supplies needed for academic success. In 2025 the program distributed 430 backpacks and school supply kits filled with essential learning materials such as notebooks writing supplies and other classroom necessities. These distributions supported more than 200 grandparent-led households helping ensure that children began the school year prepared confident and equipped to succeed academically. By reducing the financial burden associated with school supplies Backpacks of Hope strengthens family stability and allows grandparents living on fixed or limited incomes to focus on providing safe and nurturing homes for their grandchildren.
  3. $200 spent. Christmas Village of Lights is a holiday assistance program that distributes toys winter clothing and essential items to children being raised by grandparents experiencing financial hardship. During the year the program served approximately 250 children through the distribution of donated toys winter clothing and other seasonal support items. | Explanation:| The Christmas Village of Lights program provides holiday assistance to grandchildren being raised by grandparents. The program distributes toys winter clothing and other essential items to families experiencing financial hardship during the holiday season.

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 November 2023.

    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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