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EIN 20-8560835 · Waller, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDES TRAUMA INFORMED WRAP-AROUND VICTIM SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TREATING CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HOPE THROUGH HEALING.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
33
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$122,649, executive di

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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $778,078 spent. WRAP AROUND PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED TO VICTIMS OF CRIME, WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN WORK WITH CHILD VICTIMS. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES INTERVENTION FOR CHILD ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, BULLYING AND HOMICIDE. WRAP AROUND SERVICES INCLUDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, ACCOMPANIMENT, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL AND A 24-HOUR HOTLINE SERVICE.
  2. $268,050 spent. YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT TRANSITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE DROP-IN-CENTER WHICH PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS AGES 14 TO 18 TO COME TO IF THEY FEEL UNSAFE, NEED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, OR ARE SEARCHING FOR WHO THEY WANT TO BECOME. ALSO INCLUDED IS THE MUELLER HOUSE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDED TO PEOPLE AGES 17 TO 22 TO REDUCE DROP-OUT RATES OF HIGH SCHOOLERS DUE TO PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL VIOLENCE, HOMELESSNESS WHICH COULD LEAD TO UNSAFE ENVIRONMENTS, SEX/LABOR TRAFFICKING, AND SURVIVAL CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES. INSTEAD, THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE PRIMARY PREVENTION BY SUPPORTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, SAFE HOUSING, FOOD/NUTRITION, LIFE SKILLS, SELF-EXPLORATION EDUCATION/CAREER PLANNING, JOB READINESS/RETENTION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.
  3. $207,825 spent. CLIENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE AN EXTENDED COMPONENT OF THE WRAP AROUND SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDES JOB READINESS, EMPLOYMENT RETENTION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY COACHING AS WELL AS FLEXIBLE FUNDING SUPPORT ALLOCATED TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF CRIME THROUGH "FREEDOM FROM VIOLENCE" FUNDS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY EMERGENCY LODGING TO VICTIMS LEAVING ABUSE; INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING POVERTY IN AVOIDING HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING RENTAL AND UTILITIES SUPPORT; AVOID FOOD INSTABILITY; ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAL, PSYCHIATRIC, AND MEDICATION TO AVOID MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH INSTABILITY; AND FUNDING FOR FUEL AND MINOR CAR REPAIR TO AVOID LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT AND ATTEND SOCIAL SERVICES, JUDICIAL, MEDICAL AND COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS. SEE SCHEDULE O.
  4. $388,652 spent. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD RESILIENCY GRANT ALLOWS A CRUCIAL FOCUS ON TREATING OUR MOST VULNERABLE POPULATION; CHILDREN, TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED VIOLENCE THROUGH TRAUMA-INFORMED, MULTI-FACETED, AND INNOVATIVE MODALITIES. THESE INNOVATIVE MODALITIES INCLUDE; EXPANDED PLAY AND ART THERAPY AS WELL AS THE USE OF BIO AND NEUROFEEDBACK TO REDUCE SYMPTOMS OF PTSD, CPTSD, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, HYPERVIGILANCE, INATTENTION AND OTHER EFFECTS OF VIOLENCE ON A PATHWAY TO OVERCOMING TRAUMA AND BEGINNING HEALING.
  5. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD RESILIENCY GRANT ALLOWS A CRUCIAL FOCUS ON TREATING OUR MOST VULNERABLE POPULATION; CHILDREN, TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED VIOLENCE THROUGH TRAUMA-INFORMED, MULTI-FACETED, AND INNOVATIVE MODALITIES. THESE INNOVATIVE MODALITIES INCLUDE; EXPANDED PLAY AND ART THERAPY AS WELL AS THE USE OF BIO AND NEUROFEEDBACK TO REDUCE SYMPTOMS OF PTSD, CPTSD, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, HYPERVIGILANCE, INATTENTION AND OTHER EFFECTS OF VIOLENCE ON A PATHWAY TO OVERCOMING TRAUMA AND BEGINNING HEALING.

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 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 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 June 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 October 21, 2026.

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