Attack Poverty
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO STRENGTHEN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES THROUGH SPIRITUAL GROWTH, EDUCATION, REVITALIZATION, AND BASIC NEEDS.
- Income
- $-929,204
- Spending
- $2.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 63%
- Reserves
- 2.5 months of spending
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 1,226
- Highest pay
- $30,550, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 117% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1563% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
- $1.4 million spent. ATTACK POVERTY IS AN ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO COMBAT POVERTY WITHIN THEIR OWN LIVES AND COMMUNITIES. THEY ACHIEVE THIS BY STRENGTHENING UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES THROUGH A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES SPIRITUAL GROWTH, EDUCATION, REVITALIZATION, AND ADDRESSING BASIC NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON EDUCATION VIA EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, PERSONAL AND LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGIC GOAL PLANNING, MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS, AND TRAINING. ATTACK POVERTY ALSO WORKS ON COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROJECTS AND EQUIPS COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO LEAD CHANGE. THEY ADDRESS BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD DISTRIBUTION, FINANCIAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, AND PROVIDING WARMING AND COOLING CENTERS.
- $304,419 spent. When not responding to disasters, the Disaster Recovery program focuses on community stabilization through emergency sheltering, home safety improvements, volunteer mobilization, and basic-needs support. During the year, 183 individuals were served through cooling centers, warming centers, and emergency shelter operations. Following Hurricane Beryl, Attack Poverty partnered with Fort Bend County and the American Red Cross to operate a multi-week emergency shelter at the Friends of North Rosenberg Resource Center, providing meals, hygiene supplies, showers, and safe lodging for displaced residents. The center was reactivated in January during severe freeze conditions to provide overnight warming shelter. Prevention and resilience efforts also expanded. In partnership with the Red Cross, volunteers installed smoke detectors in 122 homes, improving safety for more than 300 residents. Community revitalization continued through Serve Days, which mobilized nearly 700 volunteers contributing more than 1,700 hours across projects including home repair, neighborhood improvement, and community distributions.
- $45,230 spent. The Flourishment Program supports adults in overcoming barriers and building long-term stability through individualized goal planning, coaching, and connection to community resources. During the year,36 adults enrolled, with 30 actively engaged at year-end. Participants made measurable progress toward employment, financial stability, and personal well-being, including securing jobs, accessing mental health support, and strengthening social support networks. Participant retention and re-engagement reflect strong trust and program relevance. The program also expanded its support network through the launch of CarePortal, a platform connecting local churches to tangible community needs. This partnership increased resource capacity and strengthened collaborative support for participating families. Volunteer Program Attack Poverty continued strengthening its volunteer-led service model through implementation of a comprehensive Volunteer Strategy focused on targeted recruitment, structured onboarding, role alignment, and ongoing training. During the year: . 97% of recruited regular volunteers completed onboarding . 67% annual retention rate achieved among active volunteers This approach increased program capacity while maintaining program quality and stewardship of financial resources. The expense break-out is as follows: UGANDA - 13,500 INDIA - 24,905 Flourishment - 6,825 -------------- 45,230 LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES --------------------------------- Education programs equip adults and youth with skills that support academic success, employment readiness, health, and personal development. Adult Education: 176 adults participated in classes including English as a Second Language, computer literacy, financial literacy, and job readiness. Through partnership with STCH Ministries, Faith & Work and Faith & Finances courses integrated workforce preparation and financial capability. The first Spanish-language Faith & Work cohort launched at the Northside location, expanding access for Spanish-speaking participants. Health education expanded through Wellness Wednesdays in partnership with AgriLife Better Living for Texans, combining nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and physical activity engagement Youth Education: 271 children participated in after-school, summer, and enrichment programs including You Can Academy and seasonal camps. Programming strengthened academic and social-emotional development through STEM, arts, athletics, and wellness activities. Outcomes included: . 96% of students rated Thriving or Flourishing on program wellbeing measures . 87% achieved a GPA of 75 or higher . Reported improvements in communication, leadership, confidence, reading engagement, and academic performance.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 December 2011.
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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