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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1608946

DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH INC

Tax-exempt · BRYAN, TX 77802

Financials

$4.1M$4.3M2023$3.9M$4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$3,871,453$4,048,397-$176,944$2,208,210$329,168$1,879,042
August 31, 2024990$4,108,670$4,325,664-$216,994$2,639,171$583,185$2,055,986
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,871,393
of which government grants
$3,865,859
Program service revenue
$60
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$150,000
Other salaries and wages
$2,036,959
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,583,686
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$30,750
Travel
$14,225
Depreciation
$140,273
Program services (functional)
$2,381,290
Management and general (functional)
$1,667,107

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,639,171
Total assets, end of year
$2,208,210
Total liabilities, end of year
$329,168
Net assets, end of year
$1,879,042
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,135,879
Net assets without donor restrictions
$659,858
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,219,184
Gross receipts
$3,871,453
Employees
66
Volunteers
3
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATY GREENWOODSUPERINTENDENT
Officer
50$150,000
LYNDA MARINOPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERT HORTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SUSAN LEEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATY GREENWOODSUPERINTENDENT
Officer
50$150,142
LYNDA MARINOPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERT HORTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SUSAN LEEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
410 BETHEL LN, BRYAN, TX 77802-1005
In care of
% REGION IV ESC FAS DEPT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KATY GREENWOOD, 410 BETHEL LANE, BRYAN, TX 77802
Signed the 990
KATY GREENWOOD, SUPERINTENDENT
Phone
(979) 775-2152
Return prepared by
MCCONNELL & JONES LLP

Mission

DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH, INC. DBA BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY & CREATIVITY IS A TEXAS STATE OPEN ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL PRIMARILY SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE. THE SCHOOL'S VISION IS TO COLLABORATE WITH FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE A NURTURING ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL EMPOWER ALL STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS WITHIN A COMPETITIVE, GLOBAL SOCIETY.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • INSTRUCTION AND INSTRUCTION-RELATED SERVICESTHIS FUNCTION IS FOR SERVICES THAT PROVIDE DIRECT INTERACTION BETWEEN STAFF MEMBERS AND STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE STUDENT LEARNING OR PROVIDE STAFF MEMBERS WITH THE APPROPRIATE MATERIALS FOR DEVELOPMENT TO ACHIEVE STUDENT LEARNING.
    Expenses $2,042,322 · revenue $60
  • INSTRUCTIONAL AND SCHOOL LEADERSHIPTHIS FUNCTION IS RELATED TO MANAGING, DIRECTING, SUPERVISING, AND LEADING STAFF MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION OR INSTRUCTION-RELATED SERVICES. IT IS ALSO FOR COSTS RELATED TO THE GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF A SCHOOL CAMPUS.
    Expenses $338,968

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1608946
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1999
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B059)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,208,210
Income (IRS master file)
$3,871,453

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025–––IRS
990August 2024–––IRS
990August 2023$4,151,120$4,422,804$2,812,021IRS
990August 2022$4,814,194$4,436,195$3,098,436IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH INC

What is the EIN of DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH INC is 31-1608946.
Is DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names KATY GREENWOOD.
Who are the officers and directors of DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,000 (KATY GREENWOOD, SUPERINTENDENT).
How much revenue does DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS RESEARCH INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,871,453, expenses of $4,048,397 and total assets of $2,208,210 at year end.

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