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Rebekah Baines Johnson Center

EIN 23-7033859 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR OLDER ADULTS IN A SAFE, COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT ENRICHED BY THE COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS THAT ALL OLDER ADULTS HAVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUPPORTED BY INNOVATIVE SERVICES.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$773,507
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 58%
Employees
5
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$60,418, 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 73% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 80% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 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 (1)
  1. $633,681 spent. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY OPERATES THE LADYBIRD WITH 279 APARTMENTS AND IS RENOVATING THE REBEKAH, WHICH WILL PROVIDE 224 APARTMENTS UPON COMPLETION. BOTH SITES DELIVER AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS, OFFERING SECURE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENHANCE RESIDENTS' QUALITY OF LIFE. CORE PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE SERVICE COORDINATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT, FOOD PANTRY AND NUTRITION ASSISTANCE, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND ENRICHMENT THAT FOSTER COMMUNITY AND WELL-BEING.SEE SCHEDULE O. 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENT UPDATE: THE CENTER HAS DEVELOPED A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN FOCUSED ON THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH OF OUR HOUSING SERVICES. KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN INCLUDE: 1. CONTINUING TO PROVIDE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS ON-SITE; 2. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION ADVANCED ITS COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN BY HIRING AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH. RBJ HIRED A CORE TEAM: AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER SERVING AS RESIDENT SERVICES MANAGER, AND A DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS MANAGER. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES INCLUDE MAINTAINING SAFE AND AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING, UPGRADING AMENTITIES TO IMPROVE RESIDENT WELL-BEING, EXPANDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS IN CENTRAL TEXAS, PURSUING MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS CONSISTENT WITH NEIGHBORHOOD PLANS, AND STEWARDING LAND RESOURCES RESPONSIBLY TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITY IMPACT. 3. EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS IN CENTRAL TEXAS; 4. ADDING ADDITIONAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD'S LONG-TERM VISION; AND 5. SERVING AS RESPONSIBLE STEWARDS OF THE CENTER'S LAND, ENSURING LONG-TERM VIABILITY AND POSITIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT. AGC IS THE SOLE OWNER OF THE ENTITIES WHICH SERVES AS THE MANAGING MEMBER OF THE TWO ENTITIES (AGC RBJ, LLC AND AGC RBJ, II LLC) WHICH OWNS THE LADYBIRD AND THE REBEKAH, RESPECTIVELY. EACH OF THESE PROJECT OWNERS IS A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FUNDED BY TAX CREDIT INVESTORS. AGC RBJ LLC OPERATES AS THE LADYBIRD AND AGC RBJ II LLC WILL OPERATE AS THE REBEKAH UPON THE COMPLETION OF RENOVATIONS IN 2025.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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