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Waller Assistance & Restoration Ministries Inc

EIN 20-2649651 · Waller, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WITH THE GOAL OF RESTORATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC STRESS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A RESALE STORE.

Income
$846,745
Spending
$954,784
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
12
Volunteers
340
Highest pay
$82,433, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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 December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $601,261 spent. FOOD PANTRY - NEIGHBORS IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE VISITED WARM 5,553 TIMES IN 2025, ALLOWING US TO SERVE 18,391 PEOPLE WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD. ADDITIONALLY WARM PROVIDED 210 FAMILIES WITH THANKSGIVING DINNERS.
  2. $234,268 spent. EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - WARM PROVIDED FINANCIAL HELP TO 117 FAMILIES IN WALLER COUNTY AND WALLER ISD WHO WERE FACING HOMELESSNESS OR UTILITY DISCONNECTS. THESE DIRECT TO VENDOR PAYMENTS HELP TO KEEP THEM IN THEIR RESIDENCES OR THE POWER ON FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS. ADDITIONALLY, WARM HELPED WITH PAST-DUE MEDICAL BILLS.
  3. $53,254 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - WARM ALSO PROVIDES VOUCHERS TO ITS THRIFT STORE, GROCERY OR GAS GIFT CARDS, AND PARTNERS WITH TOYS FOR TOTS TO PROVIDE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS TO CHILDREN IN WALLER ISD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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 December 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 May 2007.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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