Center in Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our Mission at Center In is to bring life and the love of God to all people especially those experiencing Homelessness. To ensure that everyone is equal in spite of stature in life or personal difficulties and can experience the Love of God through others. More particularly, but without limitation, the purposes of the Corporation are: (a) To demonstrate the love of Christ to others, particularly those who are homeless. (b) To carry out the doctrine to "simply love" through listening and prayer. (c) To protect equality and dignity of others notwithstanding their social or economic status. (d) To foster hope and healing to those in need. (e) To provide practical assistance to those in need, including food, clothing, and basic necessities. (f) To support those in need by connecting them to programs, activities, services, and other resources essential for daily living including housing and similar needs. (g) To do such other things as are incidental to the purposes of the Corporation.
- Income
- $76,389
- Spending
- $65,166
- Reserves
- 5.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 78%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $4,674 spent. Clothing, Beddings and Personal items - Made a monthly visits to the homeless community in downtown Dallas and attended to approximately 912 homeless people. Distributed clothing items that include 18 Backpacks, 38 Ball Caps/Hats, 120 Beanies, 24 Belts , 316 Coats, 24 containers of men's clothing, 24 containers of women's Clothing, 100 pair of gloves, 39 men's underwear, 27 purses, 38 scarves, 282 pair of shoes, 740 pairs of socks, 81 Towels, 32 women's underwear and 108 women's upper wear. Also, the following bedding items were distributed - 36 Bed Sheet Sets, 144 Blankets, 73 Pillows, 188 Pillow Cases, 4 Sleeping Bags and 103 Towels. Personal items distributed include - 5 Anti Creams, 10 Clean Wipes, 840 Cups, 201 Depends, 60 packs of female hygiene products, 720 Hyssops (toiletries), 12 bottles of Large Lotion, 4 Luggage, 67 Reading Glasses, 3 Shaving Kits, 20 Tents, 191 Toilet Paper rolls and 80 Christmas Cards, 86 flashlights, 5 Water Containers, 10 Miscellaneous toiletry bags.
- Food - Made a monthly visits to the homeless community in downtown Dallas and fed approximately 912 homeless people. The food provided includes; 11,845 loaves of Bread, 1,728 Hot Dogs, 24 Packs of Protein drink, 380 Miscellaneous Snacks. Beverages served include;210 Cups of Hot Chocolate, 81 liter of Soda and 1,400 bottles of Water.
- Ministry - Ministered the word of God to over 1,285 people in the community with a record of 38 salvations and 8 re-commitments. Distributed 245 bibles and 180 religious bracelets.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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