West Texas Gifts of Hope Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of WTGOH is to improve the quality of life for cancer patients while they are taking treatment by offering two major programs: (1) No-cost occupancy at Hope House Odessa for the patient and his/her caretaker, and (2) by providing patient-care services related to the cancer journey.
- Income
- $513,930
- Spending
- $369,139
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 27.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 50%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $85,487, 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 27.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 74% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $170,884 spent. The no-cost occupancy at Hope House Odessa is a facility that provides free lodging for cancer patients who are taking treatment at West Texas Cancer Center. The Hope House is a home-away-from-home facility that features four private bedrooms with handicap baths for patients and their caretakers. The duration of stay is unlimited based on the patients prescribed treatment. The amenities include bed linens, bathroom supplies, kitchen supplies and other day-to-day household requirements. The patient is responsible for food and personal hygiene items. Hope House Odessa is a secured property that is ADA Handicapped approved and is within walking distance to the West Texas Cancer Center. Patients from a twenty-two county region are recommended by the medical staff based on need and all patients must pass a criminal background check.
- $170,883 spent. The other services that enable the cancer journey of patients include: (1) transportation assistance that includes gas cards, bus tickets and taxi service for both local and long distance travel (2) Free cosmetic enhancements including the care of hair/skin, wigs, turbans, hats and scarves at no-cost in the Look Good Feel Good Shop. Look Good Feel Good Shop is housed at the West Texas Cancer Center and is funded by West Texas Gifts of Hope (3) Durable medical equipment and supplies for all cancer related needs (4) Gift bags for both chemo and radiation patients that are given during orientation classes and include specific supplies for patient care (5) Daily sandwich lunch for chemo patients served five days a week (6) Financial assistance for physician prescribed medicine related to cancer treatment.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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