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Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

Houston, TX
Tax ID76-0252589

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About this organization

Revenue

$2,270,391

Expenses

$2,286,084

Mission

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service (the Institute) is a nonprofit, postsecondary educational institution established to provide educational opportunities for individuals seeking a career in funeral service.

About

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston, Texas, is devoted to raising the standards of the funeral service profession by preparing students as funeral directors and embalmers. The Institute offers two programs an Associate of Applied Science Degree and a Certificate in Funeral Directing. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Funeral Service (AAS) teaches students the skills and abilities essential for employment as an embalmer and funeral director. The Certificate in Funeral Directing is designed to teach students the skills and abilities essential for employment as a funeral director in the state of Texas only.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Commonwealth institute of funeral service is a vocational, postsecondary teaching institution with its primary purpose being to educate individuals interested in the subjects comprising the curriculum for licensure and a career in funeral service.”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Commonwealth institute of funeral service (the institute) is a nonprofit, postsecondary educational institution established to provide educational opportunities for individuals seeking a career in funeral service.”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as TX.
  • The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as 415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston, TX, 77090.
  • The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 28 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Operates 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 -$15,693.
  • The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
  • The organization has 10 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1988.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $899,314 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 grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.