Branch School Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Branch School Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1978, with $3,586,457 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1424 Sherwood Forest St, Houston, TX, 77043 EIN 74-1913968 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.6M
▼ 35.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$4.8M
Net assets
$17.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Branch School Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating42 mo reserves · -34% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Branch School Inc: 42 mo reserves · -34% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Branch School Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Branch School Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.3M (FY2013) to $3.6M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $781KNet assets $17.0M
Operating margin
-33.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.7M
Total liabilities
$781K
Net assets
$17.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,586,457▼35.2% | $4,792,796▲14.9% | $16,951,409▼5.3% | $17,732,709▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,534,128▲46.6% | $4,170,551▲15.2% | $17,907,394▲8.3% | $19,155,422▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,773,920▼72.2% | $3,621,033▲2.7% | $16,531,429▼0.6% | $19,054,184▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $13,597,247▲450% | $3,527,063▲3.1% | $16,630,952▲163% | $17,868,658▲136% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,473,759▼53.4% | $3,420,156▲20.0% | $6,333,056▼12.6% | $7,569,869▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,309,734▼13.3% | $2,849,005▼0.5% | $7,243,049▲49.4% | $7,924,841▲34.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,124,212▲141% | $2,863,518▲4.1% | $4,846,618▲198% | $5,905,074▲124% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,545,844▼5.0% | $2,749,610▲13.3% | $1,625,825▼9.9% | $2,631,859▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,678,516▲15.5% | $2,426,071▲17.6% | $1,805,232▲16.5% | $2,350,182▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,318,637 | $2,063,060▲14.4% | $1,550,000▲22.6% | $1,961,299▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,804,019▲13.4% | $1,264,262▲14.0% | $1,780,698▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,590,254 | $1,108,666 | $1,887,780 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $253K total
13 grants to Branch School Inc totaling $253K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2022 | $9,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2021 | $35,900 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $28,100 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is to support your efforts to educate good citizens of tomorrow and will be paid in monthly installments of $450.00 beginning january 2020 and ending december 2020. | 2020 | $5,400 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Primary/elementary | 2019 | $8,336 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is in support of the expansion of the school property. | 2018 | $120,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | The donor advisor would like to state, 'this grant is for your efforts to educate good citizens of tomorrow.' this grant will be paid in monthly installments of $834.00 beginning december 2017 and ending in november 2018. | 2017 | $10,008 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant supports efforts to manage flood related expenses for the school. | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | General support | 2017 | $5,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is in support of activities toward the education of young people and will be paid in monthly installments of $833.34 beginning december 2014 and ending in november 2015. | 2014 | $10,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is for the annual gala and fundraiser. the donor advisor will be attending and will pay the fair market value of $600.00 to you separately. | 2014 | $1,900 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is support for the operation of the school. | 2014 | $1,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Branch School Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Branch School Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1913968, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Branch School Inc's EIN?
- Branch School Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1913968.
- How much revenue does Branch School Inc report?
- Branch School Inc reported $3,586,457 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Branch School Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Branch School Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Branch School Inc (EIN 74-1913968) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.