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Madison County House of Hope Inc

EIN 45-2324681 · Madisonville, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceWeak21 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Madison County House Of Hope is an organization created to assist those dealing with alcoholism and drug addiction to find a new life and purpose in and through Jesus Christ, develop self-discipline and skills to reenter society. Daily bible study, community service and prayer are the most significant activities of each day.

Income
$526,651
Spending
$472,876
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
16
Highest pay
$10,785, director

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 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 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $325,316 spent. Our building program continues to move forward. As of now, the project is approximately 75% complete. While we celebrate the progress, there is still much to accomplish - and significant costs ahead.REMAINING CONSTRUCTION TASKS Kitchen: Needs to be furnished with appliances. Dorm Area: Requires top-out electrical work. Sheetrock: Must be taped and floated throughout the building Walls: Need texture and paint. Flooring: Will be installed once above items are accomplished Furnishing: The building will be fully furnished after construction is final.CHAPEL COMPLETION & WORSHIP SERVICES On a bright note, the chapel is 95% complete, and we are already holding worship services in the space. This marks a significant milestone in our journey.SPIRITUAL MILESTONES IN 2024 This year has been a powerful testimony to transformation and faith: 50 residents committed their lives to Jesus Christ By year's end, 36 individuals were baptized, publicly declaring their new life in Christ.RESIDENT INVOLVEMENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Our residents are continually encouraged to be active participants in the community, both spiritually and socially. WEEKLY & ONGOING ACTIVITIES Men's Prayer Group: A group attends weekly gatherings at Family Faith Church in Huntsville. Local Outreach: Residents are involved in Celebrate Recovery in Madisonville. Volunteer Events: We serve at events like Madisonville's Mushroom Festival and Fair on the Square sharing the love of Christ and offering prayer to attendeesPERSONAL GROWTH & RECOVERY Alcoholics Anonymous: All residents attend in-house AA meetings twice a week. Community Work: Residents engage daily in community-based work, helping them build confidence, develop skills and prepare for future employment.As you can see, we are extremely busy working on our Building Program, Serving our Community and preparing our residents for the full life that is theirs when they leave.

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 July 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 October 21, 2026.

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