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Abode Contemplative Care for the Dying

EIN 27-3691295 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ABODE'S MISSION IS TO TEACH THE ART OF CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING AND DYING WHILE PROVIDING A BEAUTIFUL HOME AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR THOSE AT END OF LIFE - AT NO CHARGE. ABODE RUNS COMPLETELY ON DONATIONS AND GRANTS. ABODE'S VISION: "WE LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE DEATH IS NOT FEARED, AND WE LIVE FULLY UNTIL WE DIE." ABODE'S GUESTS ARE THOSE UNDER HOSPICE CARE WHO ARE IN THEIR LAST MONTHS, WEEKS, OR DAYS OF LIFE AND HAVE NO PLACE TO LIVE OR ANYONE TO CARE FOR THEM PROPERLY AROUND THE CLOCK. THE STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND DOULAS PROVIDE 24/7 CARE IN A SPACIOUS HOME WHERE GUESTS RESIDE IN PRIVATE BEDROOMS, EACH WITH A PRIVATE BATH AND FRENCH DOORS THAT OPEN TO A BEAUTIFUL BACK YARD. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE HOMES AND CAREGIVERS, THE ABODE AT HOME DOULA DISPATCH SERVICE DISPATCHES ABODE DOULAS TO PROVIDE EXTRA SUPPORT. ABODE CREATES RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL GUESTS, ENSURING THAT THEY RECEIVE LOVE, CARE, DIGNITY AND BEAUTY DURING THEIR PRECIOUS LAST DAYS. IN ADDITION, ABODE OFFERS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH THROUGH

Income
$458,725
Spending
$694,025
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
6
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$53,077, ceo

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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. $558,827 spent. ABODE TEACHES THE ART OF CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING AND DYING WHILE PROVIDING A BEAUTIFUL HOME AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR THOSE AT END OF LIFE - AT NO CHARGE. ABODE'S VISION IS THAT WE LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE DEATH IS NOT FEARED, AND WE LIVE FULLY UNTIL WE DIE. ABODE'S GUESTS ARE THOSE IN THEIR LAST MONTHS, WEEKS OR DAYS OF LIFE AND HAVE NO PLACE TO LIVE AND/OR THEY NEED SOMEONE TO PROVIDE THEM WITH PROPER CARE. THE STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND DOULAS PROVIDE 24/7 CARE IN A SPACIOUS HOME WHERE GUESTS RESIDE IN PRIVATE BEDROOMS, EACH WITH A PRIVATE BATH AND FRENCH DOORS THAT OPEN TO A BEAUTIFUL BACK YARD. THE STAFF CONNECTS WITH THE GUESTS, ENSURING THAT THEY RECEIVE LOVE, CARE AND BEAUTY DURING THOSE PRECIOUS LAST DAYS, AT NO COST TO THE GUESTS OR THEIR FAMILIES. ABODE'S COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND END OF LIFE DOULA PROGRAMS STRIVE TO CHANGE PERSPECTIVES ON DEATH AND DYING. THERE IS NO OTHER HOME LIKE ABODE IN SAN ANTONIO. IN FACT, THERE ARE ONLY THREE OTHER SIMILAR HOMES IN THE ENTIRE STATE. ABODE TEACHES THE ART OF CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING AND DYING WHILE PROVIDING A BEAUTIFUL HOME AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR THOSE AT END OF LIFE - AT NO CHARGE. ABODE'S VISION IS THAT WE LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE DEATH IS NOT FEARED, AND WE LIVE FULLY UNTIL WE DIE. ABODE'S GUESTS ARE THOSE IN THEIR LAST MONTHS, WEEKS OR DAYS OF LIFE AND HAVE NO PLACE TO LIVE AND/OR THEY NEED SOMEONE TO PROVIDE THEM WITH PROPER CARE. THE STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND DOULAS PROVIDE 24/7 CARE IN A SPACIOUS HOME WHERE GUESTS RESIDE IN PRIVATE BEDROOMS, EACH WITH A PRIVATE BATH AND FRENCH DOORS THAT OPEN TO A BEAUTIFUL BACK YARD. THE STAFF CONNECTS WITH THE GUESTS, ENSURING THAT THEY RECEIVE LOVE, CARE AND BEAUTY DURING THOSE PRECIOUS LAST DAYS, AT NO COST TO THE GUESTS OR THEIR FAMILIES. ABODE'S COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND END OF LIFE DOULA PROGRAMS STRIVE TO CHANGE PERSPECTIVES ON DEATH AND DYING. THERE IS NO OTHER HOME LIKE ABODE IN SAN ANTONIO. IN FACT, THERE ARE ONLY THREE OTHER SIMILAR HOMES IN THE ENTIRE STATE.

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 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 June 2011.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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