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Transformations by Austin Angels

EIN 27-2087142 · Austin, 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

THE AUSTIN ANGELS MISSION IS TO WALK ALONGSIDE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN THE FOSTER CARE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING CONSISTENT SUPPORT THROUGH INTENTIONAL GIVING, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, AND MENTORSHIP.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
34
Volunteers
306
Highest pay
$90,193, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 61% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (2)
  1. $2.0 million spent. THE AUSTIN ANGEL LOVE BOX PROGRAM PROVIDES CONSISTENT, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN, AND HOLISTIC SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN (CAREGIVERS, CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE & BIOLOGICAL/ADOPTED CHILDREN) WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FOSTER CARE. DEDICATED GROUPS OF VOLUNTEERS ARE MATCHED WITH FOSTER FAMILIES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY, BUILDING RESILIENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS. VOLUNTEERS MEET WITH THEIR FAMILIES AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR. THROUGH THIS MONTHLY INTENTIONAL CARE, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, CAREGIVERS HAVE REPORTED FEELING MORE SUPPORTED AND EMPOWERED, WHILE CHILDREN HAVE EXPERIENCED INCREASED STABILITY, SELF CONFIDENCE, AND A GREATER SENSE OF NORMALCY.IN 2024, THE AUSTIN ANGELS LOVE BOX PROGRAM WAS ABLE TO SERVE 117 FAMILIES AND 367 CHILDREN, PROVIDING CRUCIAL EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT AND OFFERING THEM A STRONGER SENSE OF PLACE AND SAFETY. 515 CHILDREN WERE SERVED DURING BACK TO SCHOOL. 382 CHILDREN AND 139 FAMILIES WERE SERVED DURING THE HOLIDAYS. 460 CHILDREN AND YOUTH WERE SERVED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR DURING ONE-TIME EVENTS.
  2. $95,571 spent. THE DARE TO DREAM PROGRAM OFFERS ONE-TO-ONE MENTORSHIP FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE, AGES 11 TO 22, BY PAIRING THEM WITH TRAINED, COMMITTED ADULT VOLUNTEERS. THESE MENTORS EMPOWER YOUTH TO BUILD LIFE SKILLS, EXPLORE PASSIONS, AND SET AND ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL GOALS. EACH MENTOR-MENTEE PAIR MEETS TWICE A MONTH FOR A YEAR TO DEVELOP A PERSONALIZED "ROADMAP TO SUCCESS," CELEBRATING MILESTONES TOGETHER ALONG THE WAY. THESE RELATIONSHIPS OFTEN EXTEND BEYOND THE INITIAL ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT, RESULTING IN A DEEP, LASTING IMPACT. THE HEART OF THE PROGRAM IS TO WALK ALONGSIDE YOUTH AS THEY NAVIGATE THROUGH LIFE'S CHALLENGES.IN 2024, THE AUSTIN ANGELS DARE TO DREAM PROGRAM HAD 74 MENTORS SUPPORTING 79 YOUTH IN CELEBRATING SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS, INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS, ENROLLMENT IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND OBTAINING JOBS - CLEAR INDICATORS OF GROWTH IN CONFIDENCE, TRUST, AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS.

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 December 2011.

    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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