Southwest Key Programs Inc.
Southwest Key Programs Inc.
6002 JAIN LN
Austin TX 78721-3104
Austin TX | IRS ruling year: 1988 | EIN: 74-2481167
THE MISSION IS OPENING DOORS TO OPPORTUNITY, SO INDIVIDUALS CAN ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS.
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6002 JAIN LN
Austin TX 78721-3104
Austin TX | IRS ruling year: 1988 | EIN: 74-2481167
THE MISSION IS OPENING DOORS TO OPPORTUNITY, SO INDIVIDUALS CAN ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Southwest Key Programs Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Southwest Key Programs Inc. has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
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$1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
$500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
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Less than 50% | Full Credit |
50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
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70% or higher | Full Credit |
60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2019
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Other youth organization or activities (BMF activity code: 349)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Southwest Key Programs Inc.) or EIN (742481167) in the 'Search Term' field.
Not Currently Scored
Southwest Key Programs Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Southwest Key Programs Inc. reported its two largest programs on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, SOUTHWEST KEY HAS BEEN AN INTEGRAL PARTNER IN THE U.S. RESPONSE TO THE IMMIGRATION CRISIS AT OUR SOUTHERN BORDER, SHELTERING IMMIGRANT CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARRIVE ... (More)
FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, SOUTHWEST KEY HAS BEEN AN INTEGRAL PARTNER IN THE U.S. RESPONSE TO THE IMMIGRATION CRISIS AT OUR SOUTHERN BORDER, SHELTERING IMMIGRANT CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARRIVE IN THIS COUNTRY WITHOUT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN AND REUNIFYING THEM WITH THEIR PARENTS, RELATIVES OR A SPONSOR. NINETY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE CHILDREN IN OUR SHELTERS IN 2018 CAME FROM THE NORTHERN TRIANGLE WHICH INCLUDES GUATEMALA, HONDURAS AND EL SALVADOR. MOST OF THE CHILDREN WERE MALES BETWEEN THE AGES OF 15-17, FLEEING VIOLENCE AND GANG THREATS IN THEIR HOME COUNTRIES. OTHERS WERE ESCAPING POVERTY OR SEEKING REUNIFICATION WITH FAMILY MEMBERS ALREADY IN THE U.S.WITHIN 24-HOURS OF A CHILD'S ARRIVAL AT A SWK FACILITY, OUR CASE MANAGERS BEGIN WORKING ON THE PROCESS OF REUNIFICATION. FIRST CONTACTING THE CHILD'S FAMILY IN HIS OR HER HOME COUNTRY AND THEN REACHING OUT TO THE CHILD'S CONTACT(S) AND PROSPECTIVE SPONSORS IN THE U.S. WHILE POTENTIAL SPONSORS ARE SCREENED, SWK PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH CARE THAT ALLOWS THEM TO THRIVE IN A SAFE, HOMELIKE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. AND WITHIN 48-HOURS OF ENTERING OUR FACILITIES, ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE FULL MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS. THEY ARE ALSO SCREENED FOR ANY INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND RECEIVE ALL CDC-RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATIONS. SOUTHWEST KEY MEDICAL STAFF PROVIDE BASIC MEDICAL CARE 24 HOURS A DAY. CHILDREN WHO REQUIRE EXAMINATIONS BY SPECIALISTS OR HOSPITAL CARE ARE TRANSPORTED BY SWK TO THE APPROPRIATE MEDICAL FACILITIES.IN ADDITION TO REUNIFICATION, MEDICAL AND COUNSELING SERVICES, CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES, RELIGIOUS SERVICES, PHONE CALLS, MAIL SUPPLIES, POSTAGE AND ARE PROVIDED PERSONAL GROOMING AND HYGIENE SERVICES, SUCH AS HAIRCUTS, LAUNDRY AND HOUSEKEEPING. YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH SPONSORS OR FAMILY MEMBERS VIA PHONE AND VIDEO CALLS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WHILE IN OUR CARE.OUR PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE CHILDREN THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO THRIVE WHILE IN OUR CARE. EDUCATION IS VITALLY IMPORTANT, SO WE PROVIDE 6 HOURS OF CLASSROOM EDUCATION 5-DAYS A WEEK. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND HOW IMPORTANT RECREATION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS TO ALL CHILDREN, SO THEY'RE GIVEN AMPLE TIME TO BE OUTSIDE AND PLAY. WHERE POSSIBLE, WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. WE FOLLOW USDA GUIDELINES AND OUR IN-HOUSE COOKS PROVIDE THREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND THREE SNACKS EVERY DAY.SOUTHWEST KEY'S UNACCOMPANIED MINOR SHELTERS ARE PART OF A FEDERAL SHELTER SYSTEM THAT WAS CREATED AS A RESULT OF THE 1997 FLORES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.9/1/2018 TO 8/31/2019UM CHILDREN SERVED 36,422UM EMPLOYEES 6,809UM PROGRAMS - 28 (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
SOUTHWEST KEY'S YOUTH JUSTICE PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE CORE PRINCIPLE THAT POSITIVE CHANGE CAN HAPPEN THOUGH THERAPEUTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS. OUR SERVICES ARE SHAPED BY EVIDENCE-B ... (More)
SOUTHWEST KEY'S YOUTH JUSTICE PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE CORE PRINCIPLE THAT POSITIVE CHANGE CAN HAPPEN THOUGH THERAPEUTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS. OUR SERVICES ARE SHAPED BY EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES AND YOUTH VOICE, AND ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH (Less)
Southwest Key Programs Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Southwest Key Programs Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Leadership & Adaptability methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes.
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