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East Harris County Empowerment Council

EIN 27-0377576 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EHCEC EXISTS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH INNOVATIVE, SUSUTAINABLE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT EMPOWER MEN, WOMEN AND YOUTH TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
21
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$142,363, ceo

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 160% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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, 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 (3)
  1. $887,796 spent. COMMUNITY RESILIENCE: DURING 2024, TOTAL SERVED 10,000 RESIDENCE - STRONG COMMUNITIES ARE BUILT ON TRUST, PREPAREDNESS, AND CONNECTION. EHCECS COMMUNITY RESILIENCE WORK ENSURES FAMILIES CAN WEATHER CRISES, ACCESS VITAL RESOURCES, AND REBUILD WITH CONFIDENCE WHEN LIFE HITS HARDEST. THROUGH DISASTER RECOVERY EFFORTS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN EVENTS, RESIDENTS GAIN THE SUPPORT, STABILITY, AND SENSE OF BELONGING NEEDED TO THRIVE EVEN IN CHALLENGING TIMES.
  2. $266,340 spent. LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT: DURING 2024, TOTAL SERVED 3000 RESIDENTS - WE BELIEVE THAT COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION STARTS WITH THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE. EHCECS LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS EQUIP EVERYDAY RESIDENTS, PARENTS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND YOUNG ADVOCATES WITH THE TOOLS TO LEAD CHANGE WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY. THROUGH LEADERSHIP TRAINING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS, PARTICIPATANTS STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITY TO BUILD TRUST, INFLUENCE OUTCOMES, AND SHAPE A MORE CONNECTED AND EMPOWERED EAST HARRIS COUNTY
  3. $108,578 spent. ECONOMIC MOBILITY: DURING 2024, TOTAL SERVED 1223 RESIDENTS - LASTING STABILITY COMES FROM ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY. EHCECS ECONOMIC MOBILITY INITIATIVES HELP FAMILIES MOVE FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING BY CONNECTING THEM TO WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES, FINANCIAL LITERACY TOOLS, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCES. THESE PROGRAMS EMPOWER RESIDENTS TO BUILD FINANCIAL RESILIENCE, ACHIEVE CAREER GROWTH, AND CREATE A STRONGER FOUNDATION FOR LONG-TERM PROSPERITY.

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 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 2024.

    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 December 2009.

    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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