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Nonprofit · EIN 74-1617540

MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · LAKEHILLS, TX 78063

Financials

$208K$101K2023$134K$106K2024$180K$88K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$179,664$87,956$91,708$1,573,184$1,896$1,571,288
December 31, 2024990$133,533$105,677$27,856$1,480,072$4,846$1,475,226
December 31, 2023990$208,321$101,376$106,945$1,451,110$4,279$1,446,831
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$76,797
of which government grants
$60,000
Membership dues
$6,165
Program service revenue
$6,770
Investment income
$4,677
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,124
Net income from fundraising events
$68,130
Other revenue
$91,420

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$368
Occupancy
$36,075
Program services (functional)
$41,733
Management and general (functional)
$31,463
Fundraising (functional)
$14,760

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,480,072
Total assets, end of year
$1,573,184
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,896
Net assets, end of year
$1,571,288
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,247,597
Gross receipts
$237,215
Employees
0
Volunteers
400
Year formed
1969
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL ROUTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LINDA C MORRISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LYNNE RANDALLVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHARLES BUTCHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KELLY BEEDLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LORRI SAVOIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BARBARA ENGELPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
HELEN CUNNINGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GARY COXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HENRY WOLANSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SHELLY O'NEALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MARGARET CHRISTILLESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
RICHARD STEWARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
STEPHEN ALTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GARY REILEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL ROUTHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LINDA C MORRISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LYNNE RANDALLVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
GRACIE GARZASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KELLY BEEDLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LORRI SAVOIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BARBARA ENGELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HELEN CUNNINGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GARY COXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DANIEL MACNEILDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HENRY WOLANSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SHELLEY ONEALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MARGARET CHRISTILLESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
RICHARD STEWARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KELLY BEEDLEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LYNNE RANDALLVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LORRI SAVOIESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LINDA C MORRISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BARBARA ENGELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HELEN CUNNINGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GARY COXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DANIEL MACNEILDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SUSAN JUNKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GRACIE GARZADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HENRY WOLANSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SHELLEY ONEALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BENJAMIN POTTSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MARGARET CHRISTILLESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHAEL ROUTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 404, LAKEHILLS, TX 78063-0404
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BARBARA ENGEL, 9638 FM 1283, LAKEHILLS, TX 78063
Signed the 990
BARBARA ENGEL, PRESIDENT
Phone
(830) 612-3206
Return prepared by
LCM BUSINESS & TAX SERVICE

Mission

MISSION STATEMENT: THE MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION, INC IS DEDICATED TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE MEDINA LAKE AREA. IT PROVIDES A VARIETY OF CHARITABLE, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ALL RESIDENTS, WITH A FOCUS ON YOUTH AND SENIOR CITIZENS. IT ASSISTS OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR MISSIONS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING MONTHLY FREE SENIOR LUNCH, FOOD BANK DISBURSEMENTS MONTHLY, EXCERCISE PROGRAMS, GAMES AND CARDS GROUPS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $3,436
  • YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CRAFTS AND HOLIDAY PARTIES. USUALLY TWICE A YEAR AT CHRISTMAS AND EASTER. FAMILY NIGHT W/ PARENTS. YOUTH SCHOLORSHIPS. PLUS PROVIDING FACILITY FOR BACK TO SCHOOL BASH AND ADDITIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS LIKE 4H.
    Expenses $7,637
  • PROVIDING COMMUNITY CENTER WITH UTILITIES, CLEANING, INSURANCE, REPAIRS, AND OTHER MAINTENANCE FOR AREA ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SENIOR AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES PLUS A FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF AREA. COMMUNITY CENTER ALSO USED FOR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS MISSIONS AND FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BENEFIT OF RESIDENTS IN AREA.
    Expenses $30,660
  • VOLUNTEERS ALSO CONTRIBUTE THEIR TIME AND THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND GROUNDS FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDING A FREE THANKSGIVING LUNCH FOR AREA RESIDENTS AND A BACK TO SCHOOL BASH FOR AREA STUDENTS THAT IS RUN BY ANOTHER NON-PROFIT. CENTER PROVIDED FOR CRAFT NIGHTS, FRIENDS NIGHT, BETHLEHEM UNDER THE STARS, AND QUILTING AND SCRAPBOOKING EVENTS.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-1617540
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,573,184
Income (IRS master file)
$237,215

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$179,664$87,956$1,573,184XML
990December 2024$133,533$105,677$1,480,072XML
990December 2023$208,321$101,376$1,451,110XML
990December 2022$121,177$66,128$672,799IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 74-1617540).

Questions about MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION is 74-1617540.
Is MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION 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 MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BARBARA ENGEL.
Who are the officers and directors of MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $179,664, expenses of $87,956 and total assets of $1,573,184 at year end.

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