Nonprofit · EIN 75-0630233
VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY OF TEXAS
Also known as 17
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · AUSTIN, TX 78723
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,416,520 | $1,374,127 | $42,393 | $2,702,545 | $415,372 | $2,287,173 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,285,144 | $1,440,979 | -$155,835 | $2,911,782 | $652,894 | $2,258,888 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,328,531 | $1,393,828 | -$65,297 | $3,026,082 | $702,395 | $2,323,687 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,036,387
- of which government grants
- $71,770
- Program service revenue
- $264,398
- Investment income
- $151,994
- Royalties
- $6,294
- Net rental income
- $5,754
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $127,583
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$53,422
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,800
- Other revenue
- -$36,259
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $192,563
- Other salaries and wages
- $361,422
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $649,265
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $50,583
- Occupancy
- $156,607
- Travel
- $20,599
- Depreciation
- $130,081
- Program services (functional)
- $1,123,385
- Management and general (functional)
- $136,764
- Fundraising (functional)
- $113,978
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,911,782
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,702,545
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $415,372
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,287,173
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,765,367
- Publicly traded securities
- $70,039
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,140,823
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $146,350
- Gross receipts
- $1,497,040
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 1936
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKYLER LIGHTFOOT | IN EX DIR 10 Officer | 40 | $83,703 | $16,469 |
| BRITTANY BAIZE | EXEC DIR (2- Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY ADAMSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BRISCOE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF KAPLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANDA BRASHEARS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG DARROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY LIBERTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE METZGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MRLIK II | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA MUSCANERE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL PACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ZUEHLKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STACY BRUCE FREDERIKSEN | EXE DIR (10/ Officer | 40 | $127,774 | $17,637 |
| SKYLER LIGHTFOOT | DIR FIN (10/ Officer | 40 | $78,346 | $18,822 |
| SKYLER LIGHTFOOT | INT EX DIR ( Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY ADAMSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HOLMES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG DARROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BRISCOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANDA BRASHEARS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY LIBERTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE METZGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MRLIK II | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA MUSCANERE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL PACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY WALLQUIST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ZUEHLKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STACY BRUCE FREDERIKSEN | PRES./EXEC D Officer | 40 | $124,592 | $13,802 |
| SKYLER LIGHTFOOT | DIRECTOR OF Officer | 40 | $72,896 | $14,387 |
| TONY ADAMSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HOLMES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JENKINS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG DARROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON DICKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANDA BRASHEARS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY LIBERTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE METZGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MRLIK II | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA MUSCANERE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL PACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY WALLQUIST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ZUEHLKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1801 E 51ST ST STE 365 PMB 235, AUSTIN, TX 78723-3500
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRITTANY BAIZE, 1801 E 51ST ST STE 365-235, AUSTIN, TX 78723
- Signed the 990
- BRITTANY BAIZE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (512) 328-5437
- Website
- VARIETYTEXAS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REYNOLDS & FRANKE PC
Mission
VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF TEXAS PARTNERS WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO EXPAND ACCESS, INCLUSION, AND OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS TEXAS BY PROVIDING EQUIPMENT, SERVICES, AND EXPERIENCES THAT ENHANCE AUTONOMY, BELONGING, AND JOYFUL PARTICIPATION.
Program accomplishments
- PEACEABLE KINGDOM RETREAT FOR CHILDREN: PEACEABLE KINGDOM RETREAT FOR CHILDREN PROVIDED ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR EDUCATION, RECREATION, CAMPS, AND GROUP EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS ACROSS TEXAS. THE FULLY ACCESSIBLE RETREAT CENTER OFFERED OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE, CONNECTION, AND NEW SKILLS THROUGH INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. DURING FY25, PEACEABLE KINGDOM SERVED 3,588 PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $1,105,109 · revenue $264,398
- VARIETY KIDS: GO BROUGHT ADAPTIVE RECREATION AND INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES DIRECTLY INTO TEXAS COMMUNITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDED ADAPTIVE EVENTS AND VARIETY'S ICAN SHINE BIKE CAMP, HELPING CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES BUILD SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE, AND CONNECTION THROUGH ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. DURING FY25, 308 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.Expenses $11,305
- HEART OF VARIETY: HEART OF VARIETY IS VARIETY TEXAS' FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES OBTAIN EQUIPMENT, SERVICES, AND OTHER SUPPORTS THAT INCREASE ACCESS, INDEPENDENCE, PARTICIPATION, AND QUALITY OF LIFE. DURING FY25, VARIETY MAINTAINED AND ADMINISTERED THE PROGRAM IN PREPARATION FOR FUTURE GRANTMAKING; NO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARDS WERE DISTRIBUTED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $6,971
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-0630233
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,702,545
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,497,040
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- July 15, 2015
- Posted by the IRS
- October 12, 2015
- Reinstated
- Effective July 15, 2015
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,416,520 | $1,374,127 | $2,702,545 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,285,144 | $1,440,979 | $2,911,782 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,328,531 | $1,393,828 | $3,026,082 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,590,372 | $1,262,392 | $3,115,917 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 75-0630233).
Questions about VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY OF TEXAS
- What is the EIN of VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY OF TEXAS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY OF TEXAS is 75-0630233.
- Is VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY OF TEXAS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on July 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective July 15, 2015.
- Are donations to VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY OF TEXAS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY OF TEXAS 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 VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY OF TEXAS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY OF TEXAS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY OF TEXAS?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names BRITTANY BAIZE.
- Who are the officers and directors of VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY OF TEXAS?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,703 (SKYLER LIGHTFOOT, IN EX DIR 10).
- How much revenue does VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY OF TEXAS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,416,520, expenses of $1,374,127 and total assets of $2,702,545 at year end.
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