Nonprofit · EIN 31-1614490
TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY INC
Tax-exempt · GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $88,457,810 | $88,855,150 | -$397,340 | $282,265,763 | $235,700,106 | $46,565,657 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $96,391,446 | $86,241,851 | $10,149,595 | $293,837,699 | $246,874,702 | $46,962,997 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $67,708,404 | $66,923,333 | $785,071 | $235,327,976 | $198,514,574 | $36,813,402 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,730,113
- of which government grants
- $9,730,113
- Program service revenue
- $78,724,823
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $2,874
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,302,008
- Other salaries and wages
- $48,680,547
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $58,308,994
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $26,721
- Accounting fees
- $70,771
- Occupancy
- $2,695,733
- Travel
- $161,079
- Depreciation
- $8,223,770
- Program services (functional)
- $79,636,245
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,104,818
- Fundraising (functional)
- $114,087
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $293,837,699
- Total assets, end of year
- $282,265,763
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $235,700,106
- Net assets, end of year
- $46,565,657
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $246,327,210
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,727
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,736,730
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $31,828,927
- Gross receipts
- $88,457,810
- Employees
- 1,531
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDAL SHAFFER | CEO & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $321,000 | $36,460 |
| BRANDON DUCK | CDO Officer | 60 | $168,350 | $34,837 |
| DAVID TECUATL | COO Officer | 60 | $153,000 | $40,967 |
| CLAUDIA M NEIRA | CHIEF HR OFF Officer | 60 | $142,800 | $40,752 |
| VIKTORIA GARO | CHIEF LEGAL OFF Officer | 60 | $153,000 | $20,669 |
| JODI REBARCHEK | CAO Officer | 60 | $109,696 | $24,994 |
| SHASHI KONDURU | CFO Trustee or director | 60 | $49,507 | $5,976 |
| JULIA GOMEZ | Director Trustee or director | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA BICKFORD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEG SANKS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WINEMILLER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDERICK BROWN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDAL SHAFFER | CEO & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $300,000 | $41,227 |
| BRANDON DUCK | CDO Officer | 60 | $165,000 | $39,124 |
| DAVID TECUATL | COO Officer | 60 | $150,000 | $39,545 |
| CLAUDIA M NEIRA | CHIEF HR OFF Officer | 60 | $140,000 | $38,585 |
| JODI REBARCHEK | CAO Officer | 60 | $125,000 | $28,833 |
| LESLEY AUSTIN | DEPUTY SUPERINT Officer | 60 | $120,657 | $29,292 |
| VIKTORIA GARO | CHIEF LEGAL OFF Officer | 60 | $120,270 | $26,058 |
| JULIA GOMEZ | Director Trustee or director | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA BICKFORD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEG SANKS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WINEMILLER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDERICK BROWN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDAL SHAFFER | CEO & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $353,000 | $30,802 |
| BRANDON DUCK | CDO Officer | 60 | $175,634 | $31,368 |
| LESLEY AUSTIN | CAO Officer | 60 | $175,583 | $31,368 |
| CLAUDIA M NEIRA | CHIEF HR OFF Officer | 60 | $126,486 | $25,045 |
| JAMES DWORKIN | CFO Officer | 60 | $98,250 | $31,368 |
| BRIAN FRANCIS | COO Officer | 60 | $77,455 | $21,587 |
| WESLEY LEE NUTE JR | CHIEF LEGAL OFF Officer | 60 | $43,340 | $7,215 |
| JULIA GOMEZ | Director Trustee or director | 30 | $39,589 | $3,722 |
| DANA BICKFORD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WINEMILLER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOREN HITCHCOCK | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDERICK BROWN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2730 N STATE HIGHWAY 360, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050-6409
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RANDAL SHAFFER, 2730 N STATE HIGHWAY 360, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 750506409
- Signed the 990
- RANDAL SHAFFER, CEO & PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (214) 946-9100
- Website
- www.trinitybasin.net
- Return prepared by
- Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Mission
Provide a safe, disciplined learning environment in which every student can succeed. We seek to provide every student with basic tools necessary to build a solid foundation for future educational, business and social success.
Program accomplishments
- Provide a well-rounded and rigorous education to our students focusing on the core academic areas of reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Expectations are very high for students and faculty in order to foster an environment of achievement and success. Teachers who are successful within our organization understand the need to reach each individual student, regardless of any perceived learning barriers. At Trinity Basin Preparatory, we believe every child can succeed, and our teachers, staff, and administrators are all dedicated to that success.In the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025 TBP had over 7,600 students. About 75% of students are considered Economically Disadvantaged and about 42% were classified as Limited English Proficient (LEP). During the year TBP served over 1,376,000 meals of which over 1,236,000 were either free or sold at reduced cost. All meals meet the regulations outlined in the final rule (77 FR 4088) titled Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program related to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act in 2010 and 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Expenses $79,636,245 · revenue $78,724,833
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1614490
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- 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 (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $282,265,763
- Income (IRS master file)
- $88,457,810
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $88,457,810 | $88,855,150 | $282,265,763 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $96,391,446 | $86,241,851 | $293,837,699 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $67,708,404 | $66,923,333 | $235,327,976 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $57,426,553 | $51,723,266 | $147,305,445 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 31-1614490).
Questions about TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY INC
- What is the EIN of TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY INC is 31-1614490.
- Is TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY 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 TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY 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 TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY 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 TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names RANDAL SHAFFER.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $321,000 (RANDAL SHAFFER, CEO & PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $88,457,810, expenses of $88,855,150 and total assets of $282,265,763 at year end.
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