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Emilys Place Inc

EIN 04-3726675 · Plano, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMILY'S PLACE IS NOT A SHELTER, WHICH TYPICALLY ALLOWS WOMEN TO STAY FOR 30 - 90 DAYS. RATHER, IT IS A "TRANSFORMATIONAL" PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS WHICH PROMOTES STABILITY AND WISE CHOICES. EMILY'S PLACE'S MISSION IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOR WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH LONG TERM TRANSFORMATIONAL CARE THAT SEEKS TO RESTORE FAITH, HOPE, AND HEALTH.THE THREE PILLARS TO THE PROGRAM INCLUDE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT, AND FAMILY EMPOWERMENT.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
-1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
16
Volunteers
796
Highest pay
$130,000, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. EMILY'S PLACE IS NOT A SHELTER, WHICH TYPICALLY ALLOWS WOMEN TO STAY FOR 30 - 90 DAYS. RATHER, IT IS A "TRANSFORMATIONAL" HOUSING MINISTRY BASED ON A 24-MONTH STAY COMMITMENT WHICH PROMOTES STABILITY AND WISE CHOICES. EMILY'S PLACE'S MISSION IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOR WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH LONG TERM TRANSFORMATIONAL CARE THAT SEEKS TO RESTORE FAITH, HOPE, AND HEALTH.THERE ARE THREE PILLARS TO OUR PROGRAM: ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENTPERSONAL EMPOWERMENT FAMILY EMPOWERMENT

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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