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Debt Education and Certification Foundation

Debt Education and Certification Foundation

Benbrook, TX 76126
Tax ID20-2870155

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About this organization

Revenue

$2,405,839

Expenses

$2,573,391

Website

debt-foundation.org

Mission

To strengthen the community by providing financial education to individuals and families in need

About

Debt education and certification foundation provides financial education counseling to individuals throughout the bankruptcy process across the United States and the United States territories. Services totaling $8,429 were provided free of charge. The certified credit counselors complete internal training and receive certification as a credit counselor from unaffiliated outside organizations. Certified credit counselors also receive call audits to ensure compliance with organization guidelines and adherence to other regulatory mandates. The counseling covers a variety of topics to aid the individual including: cause of financial distress, budgeting, money management, wise use of credit, consumer protection laws and provides individuals with available options to address their specific financial situation. Consumers also receive instruction through online or telephonic resources designed to provide the individual with tools and knowledge to improve money management skills.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “Debt education and certification foundation's mission is to strengthen the community by providing financial education to individuals and families in need. course content and counseling covers financial education topics such as budgeting, money management, wise use of credit, and provides the individual with available options to address their specific financial situation. counseling is provided to individuals in english or spanish to meet the cultural diversity and needs of the community without regard to one's ability to pay. the foundation does not offer, nor provide, debt management plans, debt negotiation or debt settlement services.”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “To strengthen the community by providing financial education to individuals and families in need”.

  • The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of TX, as reported.
  • The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 112 GOLIAD ST, BENBROOK, TX, 76126.
  • The non-profit has a total of 23 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Provides credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$167,552.
  • The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 4 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2005.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $1,761,918 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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