Trinity Basin Preparatory Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grand Prairie, Texas, registered in 1999, with $96,391,446 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$96.4M
▲ 42.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$86.2M
Net assets
$47.0M
Employees
1,208
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. For Trinity Basin Preparatory Inc: 88% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Trinity Basin Preparatory Inc: 7 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. For Trinity Basin Preparatory Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Trinity Basin Preparatory Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Provide a safe, disciplined learning environment in which every student can succeed. we seek to provide every student with basic tools necessary to build a solid foundation for future educational, business and social success.
This program was dedicated to our special education students. the staff, curriculum, and materials invested in this program provides students with the resources they need to excel with disabilities in mind. this program addresses the core subject areas (math, reading, writing, science, social studies) as well as social skills, motor skills, and life skills.
This program provides small group instruction for students with "at risk" indicators, which include: homeless, foster, title i, economically disadvantaged, esl, etc. staff uses software licenses, special resources and materials to identify areas of student weaknesses to prepare individualized action plans that will help each student succeed.
All other programs include child nutrition, limited english proficient, social and emotional, accelerated learning due to covid recovery.
Revenue grew from $15.9M (FY2013) to $96.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
10.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$293.8M
Total liabilities
$246.9M
Net assets
$47.0M
Salaries & benefits
$55.4M
64% of expenses
Board members
6
5 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $96,391,446▲42.4% | $86,241,851▲28.9% | $46,962,997▲27.6% | $293,837,699▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $67,708,404▲17.9% | $66,923,333▲29.4% | $36,813,402▲2.2% | $235,327,976▲59.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $57,426,553▲5.5% | $51,723,266▲19.0% | $36,028,331▲17.4% | $147,305,445▲38.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $54,415,369▲26.5% | $43,461,151▲18.0% | $30,685,044▲55.5% | $106,737,782▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $43,015,741▲15.2% | $36,843,820▲12.4% | $19,730,826▲45.5% | $103,690,444▲64.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $37,343,541▲21.4% | $32,786,751▲23.2% | $13,558,905▲98.2% | $63,208,912▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $30,754,444▲15.6% | $26,622,260▲11.2% | $6,840,809▲153% | $53,061,020▲57.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $26,600,972▲19.6% | $23,944,993▲8.9% | $2,708,625▲5045% | $33,602,303▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $22,250,417▲29.3% | $21,992,893▲28.5% | $52,646▲126% | $32,501,437▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $17,207,087▲8.4% | $17,112,680▲9.4% | -$204,878▲31.5% | $32,210,254▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $15,875,147 | $15,643,209▲7.7% | -$299,285▼125% | $31,392,563▲203% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $14,523,453▲13.8% | $1,215,967▼26.7% | $10,365,247▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $12,761,864▼3.0% | $1,658,215▼26.8% | $10,860,250▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $13,152,143 | $2,265,756 | $8,956,155 | 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.
Highest-paid: Randal Shaffer — $300,000 (0.35% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Shaffer | Ceo & President | 60 | $300,000 |
| Brandon Duck | Cdo | 60 | $165,000 |
| David Tecuatl | Coo | 60 | $150,000 |
| Claudia M Neira | Chief Hr Off | 60 | $140,000 |
| Jodi Rebarchek | Cao | 60 | $125,000 |
| Lesley Austin | Deputy Superint | 60 | $120,657 |
| Viktoria Garo | Chief Legal Off | 60 | $120,270 |
| Dana Bickford | Director | 2 | — |
| Frederick Brown | Director | 2 | — |
| Julia Gomez | Director | 30 | — |
| Meg Sanks | Director | 2 | — |
| Mike Winemiller | Director | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Butler-cohen Designbuild | General Contractor | $11,406,455 |
| Sedalco Inc | Construction | $8,481,652 |
| Heart of America | Renovations | $2,359,394 |
| Cdw-government | Technology | $2,230,922 |
| Labatt Food Service | Food Service | $1,353,286 |
5 grants to Trinity Basin Preparatory Inc totaling $454K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Fund Inc | Charter school capacity-building | 2024 | $300,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2022 | $40,145 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2021 | $80,943 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2020 | $7,435 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2019 | $25,500 |
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Data for Trinity Basin Preparatory Inc (EIN 31-1614490) 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.