Fort Bend Family Promise
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE SHELTER, MEALS, AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WITHOUT HOMES.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $860,021
- Spent on programs
- 61%
- Reserves
- -1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 1,150
- Highest pay
- $108,186, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 49 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 26% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1561% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
- $296,549 spent. GENERAL OPERATING - FORT BEND FAMILY PROMISE PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, MEALS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSECURITY IN FORT BEND COUNTY. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL CONGREGATIONS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND VOLUNTEERS, THE PROGRAM OFFERS A STABLE ENVIRONMENT WHILE PARENTS WORK TOWARD LONG-TERM HOUSING SOLUTIONS AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. DURING THE REPORTING YEAR, THE PROGRAM SERVED 163 FAMILIES, INCLUDING 408 CHILDREN, HELPING 88% TRANSITION INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. SERVICES INCLUDED TRANSPORTATION, BUDGETING ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT READINESS, AND SCHOOL SUPPORT FOR YOUTH.
- $144,887 spent. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AT FORT BEND FAMILY PROMISE REPRESENTS THE STRATEGIC, OPERATIONAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE BACKBONE THAT POWERS EVERY ASPECT OF OUR MISSION TO STABILIZE FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSECURITY. THIS COST CENTER REFLECTS THE LEADERSHIP, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND COORDINATED SERVICE DELIVERY NECESSARY TO OPERATE A 24/7 FAMILY SHELTER, MULTIPLE STATIC-SITE APARTMENTS, TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED INITIATIVES ACROSS FORT BEND COUNTY. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ENCOMPASSES THE WORK OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (75% ALLOCATION), THE HUMAN RESOURCES & FINANCE MANAGER, AND RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS THAT ENSURE HIGH-QUALITY, COMPLIANT, AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAM DELIVERY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROGRAM OVERSIGHT, FISCAL STEWARDSHIP, STAFF SUPERVISION, VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT SYSTEMS, PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS, OUTCOME TRACKING, REPORTING, AND THE INTEGRATION OF SERVICES ACROSS HOUSING NAVIGATION, SHELTER COORDINATION, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, TRANSPORTATION, AND DIVERSION PROGRAMS. THESE FUNCTIONS SAFEGUARD THE CONTINUITY, SAFETY, AND IMPACT OF FBFP'S CORE PROGRAMS BY: LEADING AND MANAGING MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS SERVING FAMILIES ACROSS BOTH THE DAY CENTER AND STATIC-SITE CAMPUSES. COORDINATING CROSS-PROGRAM RESOURCES SUCH AS FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES. ENSURING ACCURATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, BOOKKEEPING, PAYROLL COMPLIANCE, INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION, AND FEDERAL/STATE REPORTING. MAINTAINING TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, SUBSCRIPTIONS, CASE MANAGEMENT TOOLS, AND DATA INTEGRITY NEEDED TO TRACK CLIENT PROGRESS. OVERSEEING RISK MANAGEMENT, VOLUNTEER TRAINING, REPORTING FOR GRANTS/DONORS, AND PARTNERSHIP ALIGNMENT. PROVIDING EXECUTIVE-LEVEL DIRECTION, STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND EVALUATION TO ENSURE FAMILY OUTCOMES REMAIN STRONG AND MISSION-ALIGNED. IN SHORT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT IS THE OPERATIONAL ENGINE THAT ENSURES EVERY DIRECT-SERVICE PROGRAM-SHELTER COORDINATION, A HOME OF MY OWN, HOUSING NAVIGATION, PROJECT GAS C.A.P., YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PLANNING (YEP!), AND ALL FAMILY-STABILITY SUPPORTS-RUNS EFFICIENTLY, SAFELY, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS. THESE EXPENSES ARE MISSION-CRITICAL INVESTMENTS THAT ENABLE OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER COMPASSIONATE, COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES ON THEIR JOURNEY HOME.
- $29,088 spent. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PLANNING - THE YEP! (YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PLANNING) PROGRAMOFFERS COMPREHENSIVE ENRICHMENT, MENTORING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO TEENS WHO ARE RESIDING WITH THEIR PARENTS AND EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, FBFP PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND MENTORING VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE: AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING, HOMEWORK SUPPORT, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR 285 YOUTH. LIFE-SKILLS WORKSHOPS (BUDGETING, JOB READINESS, DIGITAL LITERACY) FOR 285 PARTICIPANTS. ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP SPONSORSHIPS (E.G., KAA CAMP) AND EXTRACURRICULAR TEAM SUPPORT (BAND, SPORTS, CHEER) FOR 20 YOUTH. IN THE REPORTING YEAR, YEP! SERVED 162 TEENS FROM 163 FAMILY-UNITS, OF WHOM 100% ADVANCED TO ON-TIME GRADE PROMOTION AND 100% PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST THREE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. THIS PROGRAM CONTRIBUTES TO FBFP'S MISSION OF ENABLING YOUTH TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LIFE WHILE THEIR FAMILIES MOVE TOWARD HOUSING STABILITY.
- $55,560 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE GAS CAP, HOME OF MY OWN, FAMILY CENTER AND SHELTER COORDINATION.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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