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Crossroads at Park Place Inc

EIN 27-0004168 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOUNDED IN 2001 BY THREE LOCAL CONGREGATIONS, CROSSROADS AT PARK PLACE, INC. IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN SOUTHEAST HOUSTON. GUIDED BY ENDURING FAITH-BASED VALUES OF COMPASSION, DIGNITY, AND SERVICE, CROSSROADS PROMOTES THE HEALTH, HYGIENE, AND STABILITY OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A WELCOMING DAY CENTER OPEN TO ANYONE IN NEED, PROVIDING HOT MEALS, SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, MAIL, AND CLOTHING-PLUS AN ACCESS POINT TO HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, AND BENEFITS-WITHOUT CONDITIONS, PAPERWORK, OR JUDGEMENT. GUESTS INCLUDE VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, DISABILITIES OR LIMITED MOBILITY, AND INDIVIDUALS REBUILDING AFTER EVICTION, VIOLENCE, OR JOB LOSS. CROSSROADS IS LED BY A PART-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND VOLUNTEER BOARD AND HOLDS A FOUR-STAR CHARITY NAVIGATOR RATING. CROSSROADS OPERATES ON PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT, FUNDS FROM OUR CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, AND INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS.

Income
$190,701
Spending
$182,553
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
5
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$6,750, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 91% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 9 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $169,611 spent. CROSSROADS PROVIDES HOT MEALS EACH TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, SERVING BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO APPROXIMATELY 105 TO 155 CLIENTS WEEKLY. IN 2025 MORE THAN 21,256 MEALS WERE SERVED TO ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS SERVE MEALS TO PEOPLE IN NEED, FREE OF CHARGE AND WITHOUT FEES, CONDITIONS, OR APPLICATIONS IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPHASIZES HUMAN CONNECTION. WEEKLY ON WEDNESDAY AT THE CROSSROADS SITE, A HOUSTON FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION PROVIDES FRESH PRODUCE AND STAPLES TO OVER 600 FAMILIES MONTHLY. DURING OUR WEDNESDAY OPERATIONS IN 2025 WE GAVE 13,632 BOXES OF GROCERIES TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY. CROSSROADS PROVIDES SHOWER SUITES WHICH ARE SAFE, PRIVATE FACILITIES THAT INCLUDE SOAP, SHAMPOO, AND FRESH TOWELS. IN 2025 APPROXIMATELY 4,700 SHOWERS WERE PROVIDED. VOLUNTEERS MAINTAIN CLEAN, WELCOMING SPACES, HELPING CLIENTS MAINTAIN SELF-RESPECT AND PREPARE FOR EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWS, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND HOUSING MEETINGS. MANY CLIENTS ARE REFERRED BY NEARBY ENCAMPMENTS. THIS SERVICE ALSO CONNECTS THEM WITH HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL-HEALTH PARTNER,S INCLUDING HARRIS HEALTH AND THE HARRIS CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH. CROSSROADS PROVIDES WASH AND DRY CLOTHING AT NO COST WHICH SERVES TO REINFORCE A SENSE OF WELL-BEING AND CONFIDENCE FOR WORK AND DAILY LIFE. OVER 3,540 LOADS OF LAUNDRY WERE DONE IN 2025. CROSSROADS PROVIDES MAIL SERVICES WHICH PROVIDES A STABLE ADDRESS FOR RECEIPT OF IDENTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTS AND FOR COMMUNICATING WITH FAMILY, POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS, AND CASE MANAGERS. THESE COMBINED MAIL SERVICES PROVIDE A MORE STABLE LIFE SITUATION WHICH FACILITATES THE PROCESS OF MOVING TO A MORE SELF-SUSTAINING LIFESTYLE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ORGANIZATIONS WHO WORK WITH CROSSROADS, GUESTS GAIN ACCESS TO CASE-MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, HEALTHCARE, AND BANKING SERVICES.

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 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 2025.

    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 August 2002.

    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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