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Denison 605 Scouts Inc

EIN 92-1005339 · Denison, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak13 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of this non-profit corporation shall be to promote the ability of youth to do things for themselves and others, to train them in Scoutcraft, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods which are now in common use by the Boy Scouts of America. In achieving this mission, emphasis shall be placed upon its educational program and the oaths, promises, and codes of the Scouting program for character development, citizenship training, leadership, and mental and physical fitness.

Income
$64,923
Spending
$83,842
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%

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

Financial health

Weak: 13 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
  1. $64,930 spent. DURING THE YEAR 2025 THE NON-PROFIT PROVIDED PROGRAMS TO YOUTH AGES 5 YEARS TO 17 YEARS. PROGRAMS WERE OFFERED THROUGH WEEKLY EVENING MEETINGS, WEEKEND ACTIVITIES, AND WEEK LONG OUTDOOR CAMPS. THE NON-PROFIT WAS SUCCESSFUL IN ENGAGING THE YOUTH IN THE AREAS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE, CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION, OUTDOOR SKILLS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FOCUSING ON MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. THE ENTITY HAD NUMEROUS YOUTH RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL AWARDS AND PROGRAM RANK ADVANCEMENT THROUGH CONSISTANT PARTICIPATION. YOUTH FUNDRAISE TO ADD FUNDS TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL INCENTIVE ACCOUNTS IN ORDER TO PAY TOWARD ACTIVITY & CAMPOUT FEES, WHICH CREATES A MINDSET OF INDEPENDENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENT. THE NON-PROFIT HAS CONTINUED TO SUSTAIN GROWTH IN MEMBERSHIP WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. SUCCESS OF THE NON-PROFIT IS DEPENDENT ON THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF REGISTERED ADULT VOLUNTEERS THAT HAVE A PASSION FOR THE PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 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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