Hill Country Fire Coalition of Texas LLC
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Improve risk awareness, promote safety and cultivate fire-resilient communities through property owner education, effective mitigation measures and sustained community involvement. To save lives and properties by implementing effective strategies, fostering strong partnerships and empowering residents to create fire-adapted landscapes which serve to mitigate loss and increase likelihood of surviving a wildfire incident.
- Income
- $290,125
- Spending
- $52,945
- Spent on programs
- 99%
- Reserves
- 60.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 86%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 16
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 60.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 82% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1599% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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)
- $46,222 spent. Community Outreach and Education: Focus on empowering hill country residents with the knowledge and tools needed to reduce wildfire risk and build safer communities through workshops, neighborhood presentations, school programs, social media campaigns and community events. Shares practical guidance on defensible space, home hardening, preparedness planning and fire adapted living. By collaborating with local fire departments, emergency management partners and regional organizations the program ensures consistent science-based messaging tailored to the unique needs of the Texas hill country. This strengthens community resilience and suppors the long-term goals of the community wildfire protection plan.
- $5,393 spent. Property Risk Assessments: Provides residents with onsite evaluations that identify vulnerabilities to wildfire around homes and structures. Trained assessors review vegetation, access, building materials and surrounding conditions to offer clear, practical recommendations for reducing risk. These assessments will help homeowners understand their current level of risk and prioritize steps that strengthen safety, resilience and compliance with best-practice wildfire mitigation standards.
- $550 spent. Roadside Defensible Space: Focuses on reducing wildfire hazards along roadways to improve evacuation safety and support firefighter access and safety.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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