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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2025 Expires: October 2027

The Westview School, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(713) 973-1900
1900 Kersten Dr
Houston, TX, 77043-3125
https://www.westviewschool.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

The Westview School, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The mission of The Westview School is to provide a stimulating, specialized environment where high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorder can reach their potential.

Year, State Incorporated:
1995, TX

For the year ended May 31, 2025, The Westview School, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Instructional Program $4,173,096
Total Program Expenses $4,173,096

Chair of the Board
Mr. Paul Janssen, Board President

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired

Board Size
9

Paid Staff Size
75

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 17.71%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on The Westview School, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2025.

Source of Funds
Tuition and fees, net of financial aid of $721,127 $3,534,432
With Donor Restrictions $1,510,530
Net Investment return $815,689
Auxillary Program Fees $599,942
Contributions $543,844
Other $4,553
Total Income $7,008,990

Programs: 81% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 12%

Total Income $7,008,990
Total expenses: $5,165,675
  Program expenses $4,173,096
  Fundraising expenses $363,739
  Administrative expenses $628,840
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,843,315
Beginning Net Assets $15,223,194
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $17,066,509
Total Liabilities $1,057,611
Total Assets $18,124,120

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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas